problems following hysterectomy

[julieb1968]

hi ,
i had total abdominal hysterectomy 2 weeks ago and wondered if anyone could tell me if the problems im experiencing are common. for one i have pain when i pee, not cystitis though i have had that before and its not that its like muscular cramp and really is uncomfortable. also im having bowel problems ie i get crampy/colicy stomach pains followed by loose movements, sorry not nice i know. is this common, how long till it settles, any advice appreciated

[sobermommy]

I agree with Katie. I had a lap assisted vaginal hysterectomy and it was done almost 3 weeks ago. I am barely starting to be able to have bowel movements without laxatives. I would have to say though...if you are concerned, please don't hesitate to talk to your dr. That is what they are there for...and for sure...better safe than sorry. Hope all works out for you and your recovery goes great. God bless...Lynn

[AnotherKatie]

You have had a MAJOR operation.  It is going to take you many months to fully recover.  At this stage I was still not getting around much.  An abdominal takes even longer to recover from.  The urination pain is most likely because you are still healing.  They shove all those organs around and they shift place in your body from the removal of the uterus.  

Eat a very healthy diet....and perhaps more bland food, drink lots of water, get rest.  Your whole system is trying to recover and heal internally.  I can safely say it took me six weeks to even start to feel a bit normal.... and many months before I felt 100%.
Good luck.