Guest guest Posted July 25, 2002 Report Share Posted July 25, 2002 Thought I'd report in the 7 day post myo, to go along with the other report sent in by ...this way folks can see what happens at varying stages! Won't get into the fiasco on nursing care at the hospital, but will skip to recuperation: pain-wise, I'm holding my own on one Tylenol/codeine + 1 ibuprofen every four hours, and just 2 tylenol PMs to sleep. I'm getting around much better already, but at first was having a hard time breathing and my lungs felt very heavy. This is getting better - as is the ripping pain sensation in the scar -- every day. Three fibroids were removed, one large two small/mediums...didn't getthe dimensions yet, but will know details when the path reports come back. Have started eating a bit in the last day or two, but my abdomen is starting to bloat, so it tends to be a little uncomfortable getting a full feeling after only a few bites. Would love to know how the bowels come back over time, and when to expect the bloating to go away, and bowel function to return? Especially from those who did the bowel prep prior to surgery?? What can be done to expedite?! Lastly, how hellacious is it when the function finally does return...gruesomely painful?? My abdomen has become this huge 'ball' that hangs over a perfectly flat pelvic area, delineated by the scar...very weird! Look forward to hearing from others! R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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