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complete hysterectomy living with MS
how soon is average to use steps after complete abdominal hysterectomy?
Hey Rita
I know this sounds cliche, but its true when they say everyone is different!. I am 5 weeks post op having had abdominal hysterectomy. Although i was less active in the first week at home, I was certainly up and down the stairs in my house! I just took it slow.
I ventured outside at the end of week 2 for a 20 minute walk...and slept like a log when i got back!! But each day I just added 5 minutes to the walk. I made sure that i wore comfortable well cushoined trainers or shoes. The key issue is to listen to your body. If you feel pulling or pain...dont do it!! You definitley shouldn't be lifting. Not sure about the sex bit as i havent tried it yet!!
I am now doing 1.5 hrs walks on a daily basis, and using the elliptical trainer 3 days per week at the gym. I have no pain, because i go at a pace that I can manage. Since the op, I have lost 7lbs!
There's so much conflicting info out there and the hospital didn't provide me with much either. Only you know your body,so go with what its telling you and ring your surgery for a chat with a GP/nurse if you are worried.
I know this sounds cliche, but its true when they say everyone is different!. I am 5 weeks post op having had abdominal hysterectomy. Although i was less active in the first week at home, I was certainly up and down the stairs in my house! I just took it slow.
I ventured outside at the end of week 2 for a 20 minute walk...and slept like a log when i got back!! But each day I just added 5 minutes to the walk. I made sure that i wore comfortable well cushoined trainers or shoes. The key issue is to listen to your body. If you feel pulling or pain...dont do it!! You definitley shouldn't be lifting. Not sure about the sex bit as i havent tried it yet!!
I am now doing 1.5 hrs walks on a daily basis, and using the elliptical trainer 3 days per week at the gym. I have no pain, because i go at a pace that I can manage. Since the op, I have lost 7lbs!
There's so much conflicting info out there and the hospital didn't provide me with much either. Only you know your body,so go with what its telling you and ring your surgery for a chat with a GP/nurse if you are worried.
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6 weeks. Your body is still healing and Drs recommend 6 weeks for recovery time. No lifting, taking stairs or having sex during that time. Even though you will probably be feeling great long before that you are still healing and have internal stitches that you have to be careful of.
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