I'll be away from the computer for a few weeks once I get home. I posted a longer note in the general comments section.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...01#post1960601

Ouch!! I can surely sympathize! I had a full abdominal hysterectomy 3 years ago tomorrow (and bladder lift) re what you said about the gas pains...I know how horrible those gas pains can be. When they tell you to get up and walk, as much as it hurts, get up and walk walk walk as much as you can!! You will feel better faster and it will keep the gas away. (I learned that painful lesson after my second c-section...I had 3 of them, cut from the belly button down) I was so mad at a nurse after my second section...she kept fussing at me and dragging me up and down the halls..but she was right. I really hated her at the time, but was greatful later.

After the hys, I was back at work here at the computer about 2 weeks post op and back teaching at 4 weeks...so that walking really, really helps speed things up.

Hope you are all well and recovered soon. You are going to feel better than you have in years...and the no period thing...love it!!

sarahyu, My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

We'll be thinking about you! Get better soon!!!

Kara

Sarah I'm sure you'll be right as rain jiffy quick - but what a painful experience - but you made it through! Walk Walk Walk!! and if you can take it GasX helps a great deal -I know how very painful that is. Each day brings you closer to healing! :

Sarah, I wondered where you were and how you were doing. You have my wishes for a fast recovery.

Sara your in my thoghts & prayers . Take care of yourself and we will be waiting for you to get back here.

Yes! Definitely buy some gas stuff They actually sent me home with a whole bunch after my c-secs, it helps a lot!

Hi everyone,
I'm back at work now. I've been walking a lot this last month...well considering the surgery it's a lot, but it's not as much as before the surgery. I just don't have the energy.

On the plus side I've not gained any weight!! It wasn't that horrible of an experience, if I knew then what I know now I would have had it done a couple years ago!

Thanks for your kind wishes for my recovery.
Sarah

Nice to "see" you again. Continued good wishes as you recuperate.

It's great to see you back!

I'm glad you're back and feeling great, Sarah!