WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: Post Hysterectomy Question :-)

Re: Post Hysterectomy Question :-)

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 22 Feb 1998 18:46:51 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 22 Feb 1998, Diane wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I just had a vaginal hysterectomy on February 2 and I feel wonderful!
>The ovaries were not removed ( I'm 36 yrs ).
>
>I have only one question... my lower stomach area below my rib cage
>(and right above the waist line) is sore and bothers me if I sit up. Is
>this type of discomfort usual for a vaginal procedure? Keep in mind that
>my lower abdomen feels great--absolutely no pain.

With a vag hyst they didn't touch that area, so unless it's intestinal problems associated with having had surgery, it shouldn't be related.

>I can only eat very little at a time before I feel that discomfort in
>the lower stomach area and my bowels are normal (with the help of stool
>softeners).
>
>Any comments would be appreciated because I see my OBGYN on Tuesday and
>would like to know what type of questions to ask.
>
>Thanks ! :-) Diane

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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