Hysterectomy with Bonus TT - Exeter, NH
Since my obgyn was going to have to make a a big...
Since my obgyn was going to have to make a a big incision for my hysterectomy, I decided to see if I could do a TT at the same time. I've lost 100+ lbs and am ready for this extra to be GONE.
I've had 4 abdominal surgeries over the past 6 years, so I am not very nervous as I have been down this road before. However, due to the previous surgeries, I've been warned that it is very likely that I will lose my belly button in the process. I've already started thinking about how I will deal with that - piercing, tattoo or something.
I am so appreciative that my PS and obgyn were happy to coordinate to allow me a single procedure. They are both located in the same hospital and I've been told this is how it will go:
PS will come in and make incision
OB will then take over and do hysto
PS will come in and do TT and close me up
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Spent 2 nights in the hospital as I was still...
I did, as expected, lose my belly button as apparently the one I had was sort of a fake done (quite impressively) by my previous surgeon.
Pain is much better. I find only the getting up and down really bothers me though the ends of the incision sting.
I have a follow up appt. tomorrow and am hoping 2 of the 4 drains will come out. I want to wash my hair!!!
My appetite is also returning.
Oh, and I love my PS even more now. She's a doll and funny! I did forget to ask how much the removed skin weighed - I'm dying to know!
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First follow up was today. Still have all 4 drains...
Pain is quite manageable. The left end of my incision is a little painful but I think it's just super sensitive.
I washed my hair in the kitchen sink this morning - feels much better. After my appointment today I was able to stop for a little lunch (key: little!) with my friend that was driving me. Came home tired.
The "weepies" started today. I am hoping it's just my body's hormone levels all off. I have had a few surgeries previously and know the body can respond in odd ways. Usually I end up starting my period a few days after surgery and since I no longer have a uterus, perhaps this is the equivalent.
Overall, so far so good!
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Welcome to the community. Wow a bonus of a flat tummy and no more periods!! Nice..
I have heard from a couple of women who lost the belly buttons and they are fine with the results. Once actually had a tattoo done afterwards.
Only a few more days to go. How long will they keep you in the hospital after the procedures?
Wonderful, can't wait to see them!!