5 days after TAH and feel horrible. Hot sweats and now I can't go to toilet. Got terrible cramps. I have taken a dulcoease. I am also getting a heaviness in my chest at various moments in the day which is really uncomfortable. Can anyone help me?
Lee x
Poppy buy some Movicol from the chemist it really works, it takes the bloating away and helps with the loo. I can't praise this product enough, the chemist and a nurse have advised me to use it.
I also had the feeling in my chest but it does go eventually.
My op was 11 days ago and i am experiencing a tight feeling in my head with pain all down my neck. I don't know if it is a tension headache as i get my results next monday.
Good luck x
Hi, I am now 5 months post op.
Everything you are describing I experienced. Eat small meals, add bran to your breakfast cereal and dring as much water as you can. Rest, rest and rest some more, let others look after you.
I still have a bruised feeling in my stomach and find excercising very difficult. I had a tumour so had no choice but to have TAH, just had a smear test which came back negative thank goodness.
you have had major surgery, look after yourself.
Debbie
Hi Lee
So sorry you are really suffering. 
Have you got any oil of peppermint, a few drops in a glass of water, about 3 times a day will help the cramps. Movicol as well as your dulcoease should help. You can take up to 3 movicol a day. Your chest is probably the anesthetic and should wear off in a few days time. Eat lots and lots of veg and fruit, it will help with the toilet problem.
Really hope you start to feel a bit better soon.
Love
Jacqui 
I am also a Movicol fan! I took it daily for the first couple of weeks - as the 'toilet' was an issue for me in many ways!!! I think psychologically (as well as physically) it is scary which means that we are inclined to be scared to 'push' at all! I am four weeks post op and all normal in that department now. I got the cramps and they were painful... I ordered peppermint oil, but by the time it arrived I was normal. I would definitely ask the GP about the chest pains, but it may be related to anxiety, or hopefully will be relieved when you have a nice big poo!!! Deffo take Movicol for that! Good luck. xxxx
Hi Lee
Im the same as you 5 days post op and I feel dreadful today. I am also taking dulcoease eating plenty of fruit but no movement at all. My partner bought me some sliced pears today as I heard they are supposed to begood. im so uncomfortable
Glad to hear the feeling in my chest is the norm as Chris (my partner) was already to take me back to hospital. Im very weepy today as well the slightest little thing and Im off. We live in Hove so going in the cardown to the seafront for a little bit of fresh air...
Di 
Hi Poppy
Snap!! Im 5 days post op and feeling dreadful today exact same reasons as you. My partner has bought me some sliced pears as someone told us they really help. I have been taking dulcoease to but nothing so far. Am hoping a chemist is open today as want to try this Movicol that has been mentioned on here quite a lot. Also getting these feelings in my chest glad they appear to be normal. Also very weepy todayWe live in Brighton so we are going in the car down to the seafront find and enjoy a little bit of the easter sunshine
Take care
Di xx
Hi Di
thanks for your reply. Omg you can go in a car. I feel I will never go outside again. The sun has been shining here the last two days. I live in dundee Scotland not far from beach x
my chest is really uncomfortable. It's a horrible feeling.
Family coming over today but I'm gonna struggle I think to join in.
Really tired and sore.
Keep in touch. Have a nice day
lee x
meant find a bench to sit on lol xx
Di xx
thank you Kathie.
I will get my hubby to get some tomorrow.
I managed to go to toilet but cramps are killing me.
Thanks xx
That sounds great but I haven't managed to get dressed since coming home. This is rubbish. And the hot flushes ain't helping x
have a good day
Hi
Glad to head you've had it done. I had mine 3 days ago and never thought the feeling on my tummy would be like this! It's definately an operation not to be taken lightly. Day 2 was my worst so far, I am waiting to be discharged at the minute. That heavy feeling in your chest? If it feels like you can't breathe or it's hurting you to breathe the nurse told me here that You must phone for ambulance and tell them you had major surgery. Also make sure your legs don't swell, go red or feel tight as that's a sign of a blood clot. Good luck with your recovery, I know it's gruelling x
Hi Diane
Try lots of veg. I eat piles of them with every meal. Brussels Sprouts particularly are excellent for a 'good movement', he! he! I bet you are going to tell me now you don't like veg! I was dreading the BM as that was where a lot of my surgery was but it took me by surprise 
and I have had no problems, so eat your veg. He! he! now I am sounding like my granny! 
This is why grannies in the old days always used to say 'eat all your greens'.
Hope you enjoyed Hove seafront. We used to live in Brighton, Hove and Worthing lovely bracing sea air. It brought back lots of memories when you mentioned Hove Sea Front.
We live near Sandringham now, very pretty and only 15 mins from the sea so the best of both worlds really.
Hope you will be feeling more comfortable soon.
Love
Jacqui
how are you feeling as very recent op isn't it. and honestly does it hurt lol
Hi Neverstaysstill
Yes had my op on the 3rd April. Very shocked to come round with no drug button to press, was looking forward to that! Seriously though I am only on a small dose of paracetamol and that is for 'bum' pain. My surgeon said it would be painful for about 4 weeks as he had put the bowel way up back where it should be. Actually apart from the odd twinge, it is just on sitting down it takes my breath away but once in position it is fine. I am amazed at having so little pain and no toilet problems which I thought would be the worst, thought I would be in for a very rough ride there!
Have had two little walks outside today. Have a sleep every afternoon, very enjoyable with hubby and Rosie my Shih Tzu.
Apart from the hospital buzzers going 24/7 and the vaginal pack coming out the entire experience was great. So so glad it is done, and so so grateful to my wonderful surgeon.
Take care and you will soon be joining us all on the other side. Let me know how you get on.
Love
Jacqui 
Poor old you, we all totally empathise I'm just over 7 weeks post abdominal hysterectomy and I did not have my bowels opened for 2 weeks...I endorse everything that has already been said...fresh pineapple is a natural laxative and I took prunes too...we have all said that your never quie prepared for how rubbish you feel in the first few weeks....it does get better!!! X
Thank you Christine.
Getting some of that today
lee x
thanks Debbie.
I am all bruised too
roll on feeling better
lee x
thanks Jackie.
How you feeling?
x
Hi Lee
How are you feeling today? A bit better I hope. Love to Max and Poppy.
Love
Jacqui