I went to my OBGYN on July 27, 2010 for my six week follow up after surgery. The appointment went well. I am cleared to do all activities, back to a normal life. She mentioned that my scars are still red and to make sure I keep them covered from the sun for this summer. This will help so they don't get scared. In a year, the scar should be a white/tan color and hopefully blend in with my skin. I had an internal exam and she said everything looked well and healed.
We reviewed my medications. When I take my calcium it sometimes makes me burp. She suggested to buy chewable ones at Trader Joe's. I told her I have an script from my Oncologist for blood work and a bone density test to be done by the end of the Summer. She would like to be copied on the results. We reviewed the side effects from having a hysterectomy. I explained at night not every night but quite often I get night sweats sometimes twice a few hours apart. We have the air conditioner on low in our bedroom. She mentioned to put a small fan by my bed in which I have done since the appointment. There are certain foods that can increase the hot flashes and to try to avoid alcohol, sugar, and caffeine before bed time. I think this is pretty much all foods before bed, what kind I eat? This is the only side effect I have so far. I can have other side effects in the future when my body changes.
I am not having a problem but if my body changes she wrote down names of creams if I get vaginal dryness. The creams don't have estrogen which the doctors don't want me to have unless I have real bad side effects then I will get put on estrogen.
I have to continue to do my kegel exercises even thou I had a vagina lift during my surgery. Since my body isn't producing estrogen the blood vessels aren't contracting in this area so I might feel different at times. Some individuals after the surgery tend to get a flabby stomach. Great now I really need to make sure I get my exercises done!
She gave me a hug and was glad I am healthy. She said I have been through enough! I will not need to see her again for a year unless I am having a problem. Please no more issues, I think I have had enough.
I am feeling great and back to normal. My fingers still get tingle once in awhile. I have the night sweats but that's it. Thanks for keeping up with my information and chat with everybody soon. SMILE :>
