Questions after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Echoe ’ s Story

I had a T.A.H. (total abdominal hysterectomy – ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix- as well as removal of 4cm cyst) via robotic laparoscopic procedure on the 17th of October – 4 small incisions in belly, discharged from hospital on the 18th. The spot that has been noticeably painful is the incision in my belly button. Due to lack of help at home, there have been several occasions where I bent down (didn’t use legs – didn’t think of it) to pick up something small from the floor, look under the bed, or load the dishwasher I’ve mostly stayed down since arriving home. Since coming home, the pain has been much less than I expected, except when sitting up or lying down or standing or using the bathroom. My pain has been much worse today than it has since I’ve come home. I have several concerns. The hospital told me to take stool softeners until I got diarrhea and once that happens to stop taking them. That happened on Saturday (Oct 19th), and I stopped taking them. I didn’t have another bowel movement until this morning. It was much more solid, but painful to pass. My vaginal area has felt swollen and sore/tender since-all day since bowel movement. Prior to surgery, I would get severe sharp stabbing pain through vaginal area whenever a cyst would burst. I am experiencing these same pains off and on during my recovery. I am currently using cold packs, which seem to help so long as the pack stays cold. I am also experiencing severe sharp stabbing ...
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