Lowr back pain and hysterectomy

[Dinlaurajo]

I had a robotic assisted hysterectomy on June 26. My main complaint was lower back pain. The doctor said it was due to tilted uterus and endeometrosis. When she went it she said I had a lot of scar tissue that she removed (two previous endometriosis surgeries and a C-section). My back pain is still there and I actually feel worse. I know it is only two weeks post op. Anyone having this problem?

[sammie02]

I do have to tell you...
I do not regret having the surgery in the first place. I cannot remember the last time that I was able to wake up in the morning and not have pain on my left side. Although I was (and still am a little) sore, I have to say that it was 100% worth it. I can honestly say that once the soreness is gone, I will feel better than I have in nearly two years!
Keep your head up... It will all get better once you give your body some time to heal!

[Dinlaurajo]

Thanks for sharing. What an ordeal! I a glad you seem to be feeling better and improving every day. Are you feeling better than before the surgery? I sometimes which I had never had it in the first place, but then what is the point in thinking like that? You are an inspiration to others. Thanks again.

[sammie02]

Sure, I don't mind sharing. I went in for a laparoscopy, in order to diagnose and treat endometriosis. My doctor ended up removing a growth from my left ovary. I guess he did not "fix" the spot where he removed the cyst, and I started bleeding internally into my abdomen. 4 days later, (and throughout an entire weekend, in pain) I was at home, thinking that I was having some residual pain from the laparoscopic procedure... I called my doctor and told him that I was having issues breathing and that I felt very weak, and was in intense pain. I was seen about an hour later, and he discovered a large "clot" in my abdomen. He told me to do directly to the hospital, and that I would be undergoing a laparotomy (horizontal c-section cut, 7 inches long) to remove the clot and any other free blood that was in my abdomen. I also needed a blood transfusion. Least to say, I was in surgery for an hour and a half, and they removed two tennis-ball sized clots and nearly 5 cups of free blood from my abdomen. I spent almost a week in the hospital with an abdominal drain and two IVs... But here I am, a month later... and I am finally able to return to my daily activities (except going to the gym! :) ) I am feeling better, but the soreness and nagging discomfort is still there. My doctor said that I would need another few weeks to three months to be feeling 100%. But I am doing a little better every day.
As I said, residual pain from surgery can make you feel worse... I know that for nearly a month after my laparotomy I felt like hell! But it does get better... I promise.
Keep me updated on how you are feeling... and know that you are not alone in what you are going through!

[Dinlaurajo]

How are you feeling? Tell me what happened. You had internal bleeding after the first procedure? Do you know why? I'd like to hear more about your experience if you don't mind telling.

[sammie02]

I would say that 2 weeks post-op... your pain is probably mostly associated with recovering from the surgery. Last month I had a laparoscopic surgery, and had a laparotomy 4 days later because of internal bleeding from the first procedure. I still am very sore, and dealing with pain a month later!
So, hang in there, and I hope you start to feel better soon!