Great info 👍 Unfortunately doctors don't give you a diet plan or tips on what to eat or not eat...you have to go home and figure it out yourself. So glad I found your channel 😍
Had my ovaries and tubes out 4 days ago and the best thing for me was drinking a packet of mirelax every morning 3 days before surgury and every morning after ,its been 4 days and I tolorate prunes so eat a 4 to 5 daily with that horrible drink! ugh! But honestly has been the trick.Good luck ladies! Its not as easy as everyone makes out so don't let anyone minimize what you are feeling.I am also 65 so its harder when you are older to heal fast .
Thank you from the UK Had my abdominal hysterectomy 3 days ago, found your video a week before hand and stocked up on the essentials. The trapped wind has been the worse part so far, definitely recommend the walking. Thanks again x
Thank you so much! I’m on my 2nd week of recovery and your videos are invaluable. Also wanted to add that I’m drinking a lot of water which has helped even though it makes me get up a lot 😊
Thank you!! I’m about a week out from surgery and this is so helpful for meal planning. I eat a lot that you featured here, so it’s nice to know what to focus on. ❤
Great practical information as nobody in hospital environment talk about the utmost importance of food for a safe recovery. As a health coach I much appreciate your work.
@bernadettebisseling It's wonderful to hear that you found the information helpful! Thank you for your kind words and for the work you do to promote health and well-being.❤️🌺
@anelebukhosini2442 you're welcome! I'm glad to hear that you found the video useful for your post-op recovery. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery!🙏
October 3. 2022 I had my uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, appendix, portion of my intestines removed and my rectum was attached to my uterus so that had to be repaired. No one told me how much my stomach would be bloated, 20 days+ later. It’s not painful just embarrassing and uncomfortable. I can’t seem to get rid of the bloating, unable to pass gas. I wish I had seen this video prior to surgery. Thank you so much. I’ve also found your video on exercise to do.
I had surgery in January 2018 it regrow again in 2020 March but shrink it naturally with . Dromo herbal Medications🥰🥰 his channel ru-vid.com/show-UCZJJR-LpB1SVD09hQkt1-GA
Thank you Michelle. I had hysterectomy 5 years ago, cystocele 4 years ago and 6 weeks ago rectocele. I have celiac disease, chronic constipation, GERD. I need really be careful with food and you help me to understand.
I am 5 days post surgery and wish I had seen this sooner! I'll add that I went into surgery backed up bc I couldn't have my morning hot beverage day of surgery, which always induces a bowel movement. I wish I had done whatever possible to make sure I "went" the morning of surgery - I would have even done an enema.
Just had a total hysterectomy last Tuesday two days after my 49th birthday and I am happy i found this info as this is my first surgery Ever in 49 years!
@tessahunt8623 Thank you for taking the time to comment, and happy belated birthday! I hope this information helps your recovery, best wishes to you! 🙏
I'm so glad I found you before my hysterectomy(big grapefruit size fibroid). I'm 44 (child free). Surgery is due next month. Your videos are incredibly informative and are giving me peace of mind. Thank you. 😊
@Shanaaz Podmore all the best for your surgery! It seems you’re getting well prepared which is so empowering. My pleasure to assist in some small way 🌸
@@kelliemishmish good luck! Manage your bowels well to avoid constipation and gradually return walking as your body allows & your specialist advises. Moving can be uncomfortable but it usually helps greatly 🌸
Thank you for your videos, its really a great help, i subscribed instantly, followed your exercises after i have had hysterectomy last month...my uterus and ovaries were removed, I prayed a lot before, during and after the major operation.. GOD IS GOOD, operation was successful, i did'nt feel anything during and after my operation, after 2 days even if im still weak, i began to move sideways in bed, walk.. we have to move to avoid blood clots and for our body to function normally.. Now i'm on a healthy diet, i listed all the anti cancer foods as well as all the anti diabetic foods.. You can make it.... GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME
THIS VIDEO IS A LIFE SAVER! I have followed this to a T. I started eating lighter the week before surgery and I cut out every food she suggests to avoid gas and ate any food she suggested for stool softening. My first 2 weeks of recovery have gone smoothly!!! I HIGHLY suggest following this video plus eating /drinking protein sources - light one like yogurt, protein shakes, kefir, cottage cheese....it helps heal and keeps things easy on digestion...THANK YOU MK!!! your videos have saved me during this process
Marshmallow root helps me. I discovered that I had severe pain when I ate advocado and greens. The pain went all the way up my back and shoulders. Sea moss gave me horrible pain too. 😢
@Nature Girl yes doesn't it make a huge difference, I found the same thing. It took me a long time to learn that high fructose fruits made me really gassy by the end of the day whereas I can eat Kiwi Fruit and papaya no problems at all. I'm really so glad to read this helps you too 🙏❤️
I just had partual historectomy yesterday I've eaten rice and celery soup and soft fiber bars came on here to look up what to eat.I haven't had any gas Thank God
I am 32 soon to be 33 this year. It's been a week post opt since I had my one and only ovary removed, so a total hysterectomy. I am scared but I will not live my life in fear! I exercise/walked at home during my recovery.
Thanks for the video. So glad I found your channel. Will prune or pear juice help with softening stools and not produce much gas as compared to dried prune and raw pear?
I had my hysterectomy on September 26 and 10 days post I had no appetite and was basically surviving on biscuits and porridge. However after all those days I kept feeling less of myself and always tired, as there had been nights I had not slept a wink. I know I had to do something about this as I should have been feeling better daily but it was not happening. I came across this video on Friday October 07 and started the meal plan as stated. That first night I slept the entire night and today Sunday October 09 I have more energy, walking much better with less pain on the incision and have drastically improved within 2-3 days. A million kudos goes out to you because I really felt like life was over for me but you brought me back to life. Honestly your gynecologist fails to address these follow up instructions which is just as important as the surgery itself. Thanks for bringing my life back into perspective! Your breathing and pelvic exercise videos are also helpful.Keep up the great work! 👍
Post recovery going into my one week and glad to know that I am eating some right foods. Thank you for the informative nutritious video which I didn’t get at discharge so I have to do my own research.
@Pvongvisay I'm glad the video was informative for you. Researching and being informed about your post-recovery diet is a proactive step towards healing. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! 🙏 ❤️
I just had a laparoscopic abdominal hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. I should’ve searched beforehand! I’ll be following this because some of my issues, no one warned me about such as small hot flashes, didn’t have those before, lactose intolerant issues and bloating. Thanks!
@Felicia Hepburn yes I hear you, gas and bloating is often such a big problem after hysterectomy and we often don't hear much about it preop so that women are left to sort through it themselves. I wish dealing with gas was part of routine preop guidance. All the best for your recovery Felicia
@@michellephysio yes! That’s so true! A lot that I’ve learned they don’t say. I’m going to start with my doctor and his office, changing what they discuss. Thanks so much for this!
@@feliciahepburn2854 i am having a hysterectomy tomorrow I’ve done a lot of my own research because the doctors cannot possibly know every single thing about our bodies. Each woman’s body is different so what works for some may not work for others. 🙂I’m optimistic & positive w zero nervousness or fear! I had no options because I’m 54 with normal periods w no sign of menopause any time soon. But I have two huge fibroids that’s caused heavy bleeding but never any pain whatsoever. my ovaries will be preserved but here’s the thing, I was already having night sweats & hot flashes waaay before the surgery. I’ve managed it very well with herbal supplements but if I go without the supplements for more than 3 days I start feeling the symptoms. to be honest my hormones are just all out of wack! lol I’d live with the fibroids if they were small & didn’t cause flooding but I just can’t live like this anymore, plus they’ve enlarged the uterus as well so I need my body back, sick of looking pregnant
@@honesty2476 yes, that kinda sounds like me except I had 7 fibroids and my uterus was the size of someone 14 weeks pregnant! I feel so much better! What hormones did you use for the hot flashes? I would love to try something until these flashes subside! Btw I’m 51!
I’m one week post-op and this info would have been nice to have the day I went home after surgery. The doctor doesn’t give you an instructions and just the last three days, the gas pain has been unbearable. Thank you for this video.
Thank you Michelle. Your videos are so helpful. I had hysterectomy and oophorectomy 3 weeks ago. How about citrus fruits and spices, e.g. turmeric, ginger and chillies? Spices seem to help with pain and constipation, but I wonder if it makes bloating worse. Love yoghurt and milk, but could not eat/drink I it without causing more bloating in the first 2 weeks.
@Val P. yes and yes Val, spices can help with bowel motility however they are also potential causes of gas and bloating. You will find that MirLAX will keep the stool soft without the bloating, it's an excellent stool softener and promotes gut motility without causing dependency. Just check with your pharmacist first, many women are routinely placed on an osmotic laxative post op for at least 6 weeks. You may have had some temporary lactose intolerance post op, lactose free milk and yogurt can help with this in the early stages too. Hope this info helps and all the best for your recovery
@@michellephysio Thanks Michelle. I did not know temporary lactose intolerance was a thing! I was given something similar to soften stool for 14 days only. In the last couple of days it seems ok, perhaps due to the beetroot soup I had on both days. : )
I've been doing a deep dive on my procedure which is coming up on 5/18. This is the 1st one to talk exclusively about food intake post op. I am making a grocery run before surgery and now know what to buy. I love Kombucha. So will definitely stock up on that. Thank you for the information.
@tawannamartin5548 isn't it surprising that we often don't think about diet after major surgery, especially surgery that can impact the bowel and pelvic floor. Wishing you all the best for your operation, I hope your thorough preparation pays off for you
Hey Michelle, every time I go toilet my body tenses up and anus closes, my body fights the urge to go toilet…this is because I’m suffering from an Amal fissure, do you know how I can break out of this cycle, it’s really hard to deal with and I don’t know what to do anymore, thanks
@Jake Nikiforidis yes this is a problem and I understand what you’re saying. There are a number of things to do to manage fissure and bowel emptying 1. Stool softeners are critical and for a good 3 months while the fissure heals 2. Use a topical rectal cream/ointment usually containing glyceryl trinitrate can relieve pain and promote healing (speak with the pharmacist) as these can provide pain relief during emptying and finally use the moo to poo technique focusing on the abdo bulge forward during emptying as doing this relaxes the anal sphincter see here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QDk93cvZAuk.html hope all this helps you understand the way forward to manage Jake, all the best 🙏
Hello. I came up here and read your experience about your surgery. I also undergo surgery. They removed my whole uterine together with both ovaries because of endometriosis. Im now in a third week of my recovery. Im experiencing fart time to time and pooping occasionally because my diet is more on veggies, one egg evey meal and small portion of meat and fish. Im just wondering why is my poop is dark. Tho it's not watery. Ita a bit solid but it's black. I stop taking vitamins that might cause stool darkening. (Black) like iron supplements. But it's just the same color as of now. Do you experience the same? How😂are😂you now? Sorry for my English. Im not fluent .
I really feel that I was unprepared for my hysterectomy or maybe even deceived. I’m searching for ways to relieve my pain after 3 weeks on Monday. Good thing I’m allergic to practically everything. My food list is very small. I was already post meno. No hot flashes or anything of the such. Just a lot of freakin pain.
Hi Michelle, thankyou so much for all these great free videos. I watched a few before my pelvic repair 15 years post hysterectomy last week and this one is fabulous as well. Great to see the hospital menu had improved a lot this time- fresh fruit much more available. 🙏thank you again , Chris, South Australia
I'm currently in hospital having undergone a total hysterectomy at 42 for pre cancer risks. This video helps me so much as not many of the staff have discussed the expectations post surgery. Thank you so much for such concise information.
@veemack6980 you're most welcome! So glad to hear that you found the video helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! 🙏
@veemack6980 Hey there, this really requires a new video “Safest Weight Loss Diet after hysterectomy” I’m onto it. Stay tuned and all the best for our recovery. Meanwhile monitor everything you eat and drink - lean protein benefits your recovery so prioritize this at the moment eg eggs and fish, lower carbs, limit sugars. More detail to follow in upcoming video 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@michellephysio thank you so much, I have been watching your videos on how to get in an out of bed post hysterectomy. The hospital didn't give me any post op advice on getting in an out of bed. Been home less than 24 hours and doing as much research as I can to benefit my recovery.
@@michellephysio You have no idea, how wonderfully informative your videos have been. I wish the gynae team at the hospital were as informative post op. I am following all the dietary advice for protein with main meals.
On top of that my Doctor had me searching for magnesium citrate. It’s on recall. I phoned the office. Left a message. No one returned my call. I should’ve cancelled my surgery then.
Thank you for this video, literally taking notes! I’ll be having a Cystocele & Rectocele at 30 years old next Wednesday and I’m stressing about my bowl movements after surgery 😬
I wish I found you 8 month ago, went through 2 procedures starting with oophorectomy then 2 month after that hysterectomy and omentectomy and yes I am now one of those individuals who find food just a painful experience. My chemo didn’t make it any easier….but thank you for this.
@goodluckbeck You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that the video is helpful for you during your post-op recovery. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! 🙏
I had hysterectomy 5 mos ago. My gut became so sensitive after and vaginal issues to like dryness. I have a histry pf endo removed and i wonder whats the best diet
Really nice I finally found this video I’m 6 day operation take out uterus , so Doctors they explain what can do but not like this video ladies thank you so much ❤to understand
@miasestakova8903 Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you found the video helpful in understanding and managing your recovery after a hysterectomy. Wishing you a smooth recovery! 🙏
@Nature Girl yes exactly - 2 eggs = 1 serve, who would have thought the body doesn't store protein. I've started having eggs for breakfast for this reason, all the best to you!
Hi Michelle! Love probiotic and gut-friendly food! Keepign that stool moving.... so important! Great tips for recovery! Thanks so much! SEE YOU SOON! YO AND VAGINIA 🌸
Thank you very great knowledge. I have my surgery scheduled for October 20th and i was going to start eating lighter before surgery so this information was really good
I had my full hysterectomy in November last year and want to lose weight. I have tried exercise and had pain in the abdomen area so have stopped. Would you be able to give me advise on exercises and a diet program I can use to lose weight?
@Shanaella Shantie Kawi yes this is a common and troubling issue many women face. In terms of exercises, the best exercises are usually low-impact cardio exercises such as stationary bike. Wearing good support briefs can help if you intend to walk or use an elliptical machine for weight management. In terms of diet, the regular dietary advice applies along the lines of a Mediterranean style diet and you may like to watch this video for more information where I talk with a dietician about weight management (disregard the fact that this is for men - same applies for women) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CGF8Co570ec.html
@Canada Sandhu You're welcome! I'm glad that you found the information helpful, and I hope that you're recovering well from your hysterectomy. Wishing you a speedy recovery! 🙏
This diet should have been given by doctors from a young age, not once it’s too late 🤔 Thankfully I cancelled a unnecessary full hysterectomy and shrunk a 11cm fibroid naturally. Like I said, we as women should have been taught about our bodies and through the stages we go to.
Dr. I keep waking up to urinate, intermittent burning of the thighs, bubbly urine but no protein, intermittent pain on the right side of back and my A1C is 5.2, Urine is 8 which is high, BUN/creatinine Ratio is 8 which is one point lower than last year, cholesterol total is 241 while the LDL is 174, stool has been looking bloody after drinking Lakewood Beet Juice and I’m not sure if that’s normal. Please help!!!
@Brand Execute yes beetroot juice can make the stool appear red, simple way to check is to stop drinking the juice for a couple of days and note the colour. If it continues to appear red then see your doctor for assessment
Fats not to be consumed more as post hysterectomy estrogen levels are low which are cardioprotective in nature after hysterectomy fats can leads to cardiac issues
So helpful thankyou i had hystrectomy 3weeks before but now have Irritable bowel, intestinal spasm with severe epigastric pain due to antibiotic. Same problem you mention in your video gas and contipation.
Soo helpful! Clear & concise..Thanks so much!..on my week one after surgery..i was trying to eat only soups fearing painful constipation but after your video i've realized i need more protein & to balance fiber intake..this video is really good ..thanks for sharing yor knowledge🙏💖🌈
Mam Michelle.. Your videos are very informative and helpful to us, who have undergone hysterectomy... It means a lot to be well informed.. THANK YOU SO MUCH
@ajerome520 my pleasure! I'm really glad you found the information helpful, especially before your surgery. Wishing you all the best with your upcoming procedure this Friday. Sending positive thoughts and a speedy recovery your way! ❤️🙏🏾
What a coincidence, I was not even looking and I run into your video.I'll have Laparoscopy in 10 days.My doctor told me yesterday about constipation.Thank you so much for all the information on this video!!It will help my husband know what to cook for me😅
@ilzasales5108 my pleasure! I'm so glad you found the video helpful ahead of your laparoscopy. A well-planned diet can indeed play a significant role in post-surgery recovery, especially in managing constipation. It's fantastic to hear that the information provided in the video will assist you and your husband in planning meals that can aid your recovery. Wishing you a successful laparoscopy and a smooth recovery process. 🙏
@disneymama84 You're welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Best wishes for your hysterectomy in two weeks, and I hope the recovery process goes smoothly for you. 🙏
@👑Lauren yes tea is usually fine post-op hysterectomy during recovery. If a woman is having difficulty emptying her bladder or with bladder frequency, it is wise to reduce tea intake because the caffeine in tea can have a diuretic effect and increase the amount of urine.
Referring all my female friends to this video. They don’t have the severe allergens I suffer with. No one likes to talk “GUT MICROBIOMES” That’s exactly what caught my attention to this video.
lentils (such as dahl), chickpeas etc and other legumes have protien, as does brocolli and other vegetables - and yohgurt (curd). Edame (soy beans) have the highest protien of all the beans. Soy milk. Also, tempeh and tofu.
Wishing you speedy recovery. Often and little is the best advise for drink and food. Try your food to be soft food like soups. From my experience the pain From the surgery is manageable but the pain from eating just a bit more was unbearable. All the best
@mswestindian1 my pleasure! Best wishes for your upcoming abdominal hysterectomy this Friday. Remember to follow your doctor's recommendations for a smooth recovery. Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️
