Post Myomectomy

Post myomectomy operation, I will advice that you stick to the doctor’s advice, do all he tells you even if your body feels otherwise.
I spent 3 days in the hospital and when I came home, having OCD, I unpacked my bags myself, and put things away. I also took very short walks, from the house to the gate, as the doctor told me to exercise my calf muscles. On my day 2 at home, I made lunch, and also swept my house from kitchen to bathroom, lounge and bedroom, as I was bored, and also because I feel no one can clean to my taste. I did not feel any pain, and I could bend, although I could not stand up right.

A week later, I removed the stitches, and then the pay back began. First of all it was so painful taking off the plaster as my pubic hair had grown a bit. (Rub a lot of baby oil on all sides of the plaster before you go to have it removed) when the thread was taken off, it was as if the pain had been released. I could not walk upright again; I was in so much pain, had swellings and could not lay straight on the bed, sit for long. It helped laying back and bringing my feet up, although I can’t not stay in this position for long.

 Laughing, sneezing, coughing or sneezing, hurt my incision area hurt so much.

Then I did the worst by trying to have sex after 2 weeks ( like who sent me right? As we say in Africa, na Kongi) it was the worst thing ever, I was dry, and it was so painful, then I called my surgery the next day and my doctor told me to be patient and wait 4 weeks for my next appointment, if I am ok then the go ahead will be given. If not I will wait for 2 more weeks. But strongly advised I waited 6 weeks.

He strongly advised I waited for 6 months or at least 4 months before I thought of getting pregnant. And I thought to myself, what harm it would cause when the baby will get big in 4 moths enough to stretch the womb, and my doctor explained that pregnancy halts the healing process and expansion begins immediately and the uterus can tear at 4 months. So I have prayed to God to give me and my husband the grace and strength to endure and be patient with each other at this stage. (prayer makes it easy) I will try and attach a picture of my scar 2 week post surgery I polished it off with shea butter. ( heard it helps fade the scar.)

I trust God will give you the grace as well. Stay well and be blessed.

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