is it me or what

[jes3118]

Just a few days ago, on February 27, 2009 I had a total hysterectomy.  Everyone kept telling me i was feel like ****, I would not be up walking and would hate life.  That isn't so for me. I was ready to go home the next day. I have been up and walking since the day of surgery.  I don't hurt much. my worst pain since i got home was the pressure from gas.  Once I was able to go to the bathroom #2 i was and am fine.  
I only take pain meds before I got to bed at night because that is when the pain creeps up on me, but not that bad.
I want to be up, working and walking around. My husband who took for a week to help me, is upset because i want to do things.  He does not let me, but I make him walk with me around the neighborhood, and take me to the store so i can  get out of the house and not go stir crazy.

I guess what i am asking is, Why aren't i in pain like everyone else.  Why don't I have to take the pain meds perscribed to me like most others, and why is everyone making such a big deal of this, the pain in all?

I had to have the hysterectomy, I was the last stage before cancer, and it was starting to get worst.  Kemo was not option for the future. I have no kids of my own, just 4 step children, and 4 very active dogs, 3 jack russell terriors and one chihuahua.  I wanted children, but that just wasn't in the books for me.

Can someone please advise why I dont seem to have the bad side effects and pain as everyone else.  Am I alright?

Thank you,

Jes3118

[maureen54]

hi, i had my partial abdominal hysterectomy on march 2/09 and i also have not had any significant pain. some discomfort if i happen to cough or sneeze or get up after sitting for a while...took a 20 minute walk yesterday and today i was a little more tired.
i am more concerned about my new found swollen belly..it's nice to have this site and each other while we rest it up...
For Cherie...i keep thinking of your words every time i want to bend...and when i forget and do...i feel it after...thanks

[Cherie762]

your a wise lady...your lucky your pain is low...but please do heed my advise and that of your friends take it really easy dont lift or bend too much it was major major surgery...and you could have complications if you tax your body...enjoy some good movies and be a couch potatoe at least for two weeks then you can very slowly do things still watch the lifting for 6 weeks....best wishes !!!

[Lucy1953]

Hey,
I have my hysterectomy on February 24 and I feel the same way you do.  I have had no real surgery pain.  I can feel things in that area from time to time, but it's not what I would call pain.  It is so hard to 'behave'.  I really feel like I could do the laundry, go shopping and just about anything else, but my friends who have had this surgery have convinced me that I can do damage that could make my life much more difficult in the future.  It can cause scarring and adhesions that we really don't want to have to deal with.  I, like you, have wondered why I haven't had a hard time, but I'm so grateful and just want to make sure that I don't do anything to cause problems in the future.
Enjoy your down time! Cathy

[Cherie762]

everyone pain tolerance is different,,,yours is high,,your lucky..still Id really advise you to try to envision your insides there was alot of cutting and stitches where your organs used to be other organs are shifting to fill the void...please dont do too much physically because your feeling good..I can assure you your body needs some rest or lack of motion to heal...give yourself some time and Im happy for you that your not hurting.....best wishes Cherie

[Twilight_Princess]

It's not you. I wasn't in much pain either, BUT even though you feel like doing things DON'T! I lifted an empty laundry basket thinking I could do the laundry and when I lifted the basket I felt pain where I believe where the stitches inside were. It scared me so I decided I had better listen to my doctor and not do ANYTHING! The pain did go away after a few days, but I was probably lucky I didn't cause any damage. Seriously, you may feel ok, but DON'T do anything for as long as the doctor tells you. Just relax and take it easy :)