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Womb Cancer - Hysterectomy - advice sought please

Emma2016
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Hello, I am new here and newly diagnosed with womb cancer. Awaiting the stage at the moment.

I have read about after care following surgery on the internet, but would like to hear from people who have gone through it and gain from their experiences if possible. What do you wish you had known about?

Any tips for recovery and general advice.

Thank you

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    Hi Emma, I had a total hysterectomy 14 years ago and had the old style bikini cut like a ceasarian cut. One thing I did learn from someone was to take cream with me for my elbows! Yes elbows, because you use them a lot to push yourself up on the bed and they rub on the sheets. The cream was a god send. Other than that yes I was sore and tired and surprised that I could not push a heavy door open.  Hope all goes well, take care x

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    Hi Emma, I had a total hysterectomy 14 years ago and had the old style bikini cut like a ceasarian cut. One thing I did learn from someone was to take cream with me for my elbows! Yes elbows, because you use them a lot to push yourself up on the bed and they rub on the sheets. The cream was a god send. Other than that yes I was sore and tired and surprised that I could not push a heavy door open.  Hope all goes well, take care x

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