Before going further just a warning, full hysterectomy discussion.
Ladies, are there any of you that have had a FULL hysterectomy? I am getting one done as soon as I hear back from the Gyn and oncologist surgeon. It's going to be pretty soon.
I have so many questions. So here goes!
1. What are realistic expectations for light housework? Should I coordinate to have someone come clean/vacuum and for how long will i need this assistance?
2. How long before I'm able to lift a bag of groceries up a flight of stairs?
3. Should I advocate to stay in the hospital overnight? 2 days even? I have nobody that I can call on to stay with me where I live. I do have friends but they all live about 2-24 hours away.
4. About how long before I feel normal enough that I can start exercising again? By that I mean walking a few miles? Swimming for an hour? Weightlifting (nothing more than 20 lbs)?
5. How bad does the sudden drop in hormones affect us after a full hysterectomy?
6. Not that it's even remotely on the horizon right now, but will sex feel the same?
7. Talk to me anout the pain! How bad is it initially after surgery and how fast does it fade?
8. Besides putting meals in the freezer and having a fridge full of groceries, what else do I need to prepare in advance?
Any advice is welcome.
Mostly I'm concerned about how much the hormone drop affects us with missing both the uterus AND the ovaries (and cervix). They may also take the fallopian tube.
[This message edited by StillLivin at 11:09 PM, Monday, March 23rd]
