Hello! It's been 17 days since my hysterectomy. I had a small setback on day 9 and 10, when I broke a stitch and ended up in the emergency room. Twelve hours later, my doctor used silver nitrate to cauterize the area and within 15 hours of going to the hospital, I was back in own bed. I was on basic bed rest day 9, 10, and 11 post-surgery. When I did start moving around again, I have to admit I was afraid that somehow I would do something wrong that would cause more problems, but so far, that fear has been unfounded. Praise God for that!! I have started walking each day again, I've been off my pain medication for four days now (although at times I do hurt and am tempted to take a pill), and I drove for the first time today since my surgery.

I am trying to find the right balance of rest and activity. I have struggled a little bit with insomnia. I sometimes get discouraged. But overall, I am doing well. And I am grateful.

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers!

D&C, hysteroscopy, and NovaSure (HTA was attempted, but ended being a "no go") on July 16, 2012
47 years old; no children
On Coumadin for lifetime because of repeated blood clots
Menstrual cycle was completely normal until I started Coumadin in February, 2012.  Then all heck broke loose...blood, blood, blood...to the point of nearly passing out.  Hence the reason for the above procedures! Pathology from EA indicated issues, so I had a hysterectomy on March 18, 2013