On Dec 7, 2021 I had a total abdominal hysterectomy to remove my uterus, cervix, and a massive fibroid. I was terrified going into it but found solace in hearing other women’s stories, so I’m sharing my hysterectomy story with you. You’re not alone.
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0:00 The Backstory
5:55 Preparation for surgery and recovery
6:21 The BEST thing I did in preparing for surgery and recovery
8:10 Hospital prep - the vital things you need to bring to the hospital (link to some of these items below)
11:44 Preparation for recovery at home
13:00 The surgery
14:25 Hospital recovery (day 1 - 3)
19:55 IMPORTANT TIP - before being discharged from the hospital
20:50 Discharged and first night at home
22:30 The gas 🙃
23:45 The pain meds & the withdrawals
25:45 Movement - soooo important
26:14 The 2nd week of recovery
28:12 The two-week follow up with the doctor + 3rd week of recovery (plus a warning!)
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9 июл 2024