C-section and Hysterectomy... Suggestions for recovery?

KaleighM

Hi ladies! Just wanted to introduce myself and ask for any advice and/or suggestions for my upcoming C-Section and Hysterectomy.  I'm very nervous to say the least and was hoping one or two of you may have gone through a similar situation and have some ideas to help me recover and get back on my feet quicker... 

A little history about my situation.  I'm a 25 year old Mom to an 18 month old little boy who was induced at 42 weeks and delivered vaginally with me back on my feet pretty quickly... This time around, I'm scheduled for a C-Section with a classic midline incision and Hysterectomy this coming Monday, at 34 weeks gestation.  I have Complete Placenta Previa, Vasa Previa and the newly discovered, Placenta Accreta.  I have been on bed rest since 14 weeks, and HBR since 24 weeks.  DH is planning on taking 2 weeks off of work to be at home, helping me recover, but my doctor expects me to not be fully cleared for lifting DS and being back to my 100%, for at least 8 weeks.  I'm already very much out of shape, given the nearly 20 weeks of bed rest, and I'm just really concerned about getting back on my feet quickly to care for DS at home and for DD who will be an hour away, at the NICU. 

Has anyone had the classic incision and how did your recovery go?  A C-Section and Hysterectomy? Would really appreciate any insight and suggestions on how to make this transition as easy and smooth a process as possible!  Are there any products, creams, support belts, etc, that seemed to help?  Thanks so much in advance!

cuterusaurus

I had a cs and emergency hysterectomy 2.5 weeks ago. I had the bikini incision. I'm only now just starting to go for very short walks. I still can't bend and lift. I was able to get off the Percocet last week though. Best of luck and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is rough emotionally. Feel free to pm me if you'd like. I could really use someone to talk wIth about it all.

KaleighM

2012ames said:

I had a cs and emergency hysterectomy 2.5 weeks ago. I had the bikini incision. I'm only now just starting to go for very short walks. I still can't bend and lift. I was able to get off the Percocet last week though. Best of luck and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is rough emotionally. Feel free to pm me if you'd like. I could really use someone to talk wIth about it all.

Thank you for sharing! Can I ask why you ended up with the hysterectomy? Did your doctor take everything or just the uterus?  My doctor is going to try to just take the uterus and leave as much of the cervix and both of the ovaries if at all possible.  Best wishes for your recovery!  I hope everything starts healing quickly at this point!  I am not sure how to pm you, but if you know how and want to chat, I'd love to talk to you and hear about your experience.

cuterusaurus

I was hemorrhaging and my uterus wouldn't contract after my cs. Doc had to take one of my ovaries because it started turning blue during the procedure. She left my cervix in tact. I'm thinking your recovery may go more smoothly than mine did since it's planned. I labored for more than 24 hours and pushed for 4. I've had some back pain lately, I can bend and I can lift but I have a hard time doing both. So sometimes I need hubby to help after I've gotten onto the floor to play with baby. I've just started going on walks again. It's tiring but nice. I was a runner before, ran about 4 miles a day before pregnancy. The hospital gave me a binder which was great especially for car rides in the beginning. I will be thinking of you!