I had all bar my cervix removed 3.5 weeks ago. Was in hospital for 5 days all of which spent on a drip as was unable to drink much more than was needed for my meds, and eating was pretty much non existent. Everwhere from my chest to my feet was swollen and rock hard. Getting on the scales once home I had put on a stone. Talking to the nurse a week later she explained it seemed I had a paralytic ileus. Explains why so much attention was spent listening to my guts! Gradually over the next week I got some appetite back, bowels functioning better etc, and as the weight fell off, swelling came down, moving about became much easier. I still have a swollen abdomen - probably about 2 sizes up from pre op, and not yet able to wear a bra, but am thankful for every improvement.
I'm wondering if anyone else had this, and if so, how my recovery may improve over the next few weeks. Also how others have fared getting back to driving, low impact exercises etc. is it normal to still keep nodding off at this stage?