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Date Posted: 17:14:10 10/29/09 Thu
Author: Colly
Subject: Hope you feel better soon Betsy! Big Hugs to you.
In reply to: BetsyG 's message, "Going in for my surgery and please send NO BAG vibes!" on 21:11:03 10/25/09 Sun


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[> I posted earlier on S&S but then pooped out so will c&p my not so great drug story here>>> -- BetsyG, 19:26:15 10/29/09 Thu

Vicodan is evil and I don't want any in my trick or treat bag! Finally able to think coherently albeit slowly...
Surgery went fine - they were able to leave my ovaries yay!
Sent home about 11am Tuesday- felt horrible in the hospital the entire time except when they gave me iv drugs. Sent me home with 2 vicodan in my system --wasn't sure we would make it home (70 mile drive kept stopping for some fresh air due to naseau and headache). Kept taking vicodan on schedule was up ALL night on Tuesday with horrible abdominal and head pain and naseua. Felt better for a while yesterday after taking ibuprofen --called the periop nurse she suggested alternating one vicodan with ibuprofen. After taking one vicodan
Horrible headache weakness nausea ensued (within an hour) yet again for the third day in a row. Finally this afternoon with ALL vicodan out of my system I am sore but heating pad, rest, fluids and ONLY ibuprofen is helping.
I get migraines but have NEVER had headache feelings like I experienced the past few days and the surgery pain wasn't going away either! So no heavy duty drugs for me - I'll stick with otc type!Ibuprofen is my friend!
Everything in the nether regions seems to be functioning I am going to shower to see if I can feel human and then continue the vegging on the couch but had to have some contact and say thanks for all the wonderful wishes and I believe now I might recover!

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[> [> Glad you're feeling better! Vicodin gives me the shakes so I don't like to take it either! I don't know what sort of incision you had but when I had my C section with Dylan my biggest mistake was running the washcloth over my staples - NOT my brightest moment, let me tell ya! Take it easy and feel better soon. (((Betsy))) -- Maria, 07:34:38 10/30/09 Fri


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[> [> [> Maria >>>> in case tmi for others -- BetsyG, 11:13:25 10/30/09 Fri

Internal incisions only! I had a total vaginal hysterectomy with a bladder sling and bladder repair. He goes up through the vagina and took out my prolapsed uterus with the cervix. Then repairs and tacks up bladder and vaginal wall and inserts a mesh sling to help hold bladder in place. So really no incisions but internal stitches in the vagina to assist with the repairs. So lots of soreness and aches in my abdominal cavity but no incisions to worry about! After 2 natural childbirths I wanted a non invasive hysterectomy and due to bladder issues was not a candidate for the robotic surgery so went with this one. Part of the reason I ended up at Penn State Hershey Medical Center is there are lots of docs in their Women's OB and Gyno Health Center so I could research options. My surgeon is actually certified in both gynocology AND urology. Worth the several 70 mile one way trips to me to have quality care and options.

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[> [> [> [> Woohoo for no abdominal incision! Any time you can avolid that is great, it took months for me to be back to normal after the c section. Actually, I think Donna had her hysterectomy vaginally, but with maybe a couple of small incisions for a laparascope. I'm glad they got everything fixed and hope your convalescence is quick and as painless as possible! -- Maria, 21:08:36 10/30/09 Fri


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