{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How I'm Feeling - Recovery Day 1","description":"\u201cI'm glad I read that advice of having a pillow to hug to my body, and especially if you have to cough or laugh or anything that involves your stomach muscles, it's really good to have that pressure there when you're doing it. \u201d \u2014 Emily, 1 Day Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/thatshystericalpodcast <<< In This Episode: I\u2019m back! The surgery is over and I\u2019m back to recording. And I\u2019m ready to talk about it! So far I\u2019ve had some trouble sleeping and spent the night processing the surgery and recovery pain and discomfort. I\u2019m managing pain with a combination of ibuprofen and Tylenol every three hours. I also have Oxycodone, but both Mark and I discovered it causes mood changes like making me angry and snappy. I\u2019m experiencing some trouble sleeping, but then again is that related to whatever \u201csleep\u201d occurs during surgery? My focus is also all over the place. \u201cAll I have to do now is focus on recovery.\u201d YES! I have a sore throat from the breathing tube used during surgery. But what surprised me (and what I\u2019m glad I was warned about beforehand) was the discomfort due to the gas used during the procedure. It gets trapped in the weirdest locations, like in the shoulders! Movement and gas relief medicine (simethicone) seem to help. I\u2019m also using deep breathing to help move the gas through my body. The abdominal pain is very similar to an intense ab workout like after using the ab roller wheel of the  \u201890s. I\u2019m glad my doctor warned me of this so I knew what to expect. I\u2019ve found holding a pillow to my stomach while coughing or laughing helps relieve some of the pain and pressure. Mark this as the day I, a world-class podcast editor, intentionally left a burp in a show I worked on. Simply because in this particular episode, that burp is pure relief. If my breathing gets a little heavy, it\u2019s because I\u2019m currently taking one of my four daily 10-minute walks as advised by my doctor. Currently there\u2019s some gas pain and hip discomfort, especially when sleeping. But I\u2019ve found found using pillows to support me helps, as well as some heat. But I definitely don\u2019t need to put the healing pad as high as I used to! Surprisingly, the incisions don\u2019t really hurt! I\u2019m actually surprised at what hurts and what doesn\u2019t hurt so much. I\u2019m trying hard not to overdo it on the physical activity, even though I feel like I could increase my walking pretty quickly. It\u2019s also difficult to stay in bed all day so I\u2019m glad I have the excuse for the frequent walks. It\u2019s also nice that I already had my heating pads set up in locations around the house I frequently tend to hang out. My cats are adjusting to the changes in our routine. They know something\u2019s up, especially the larger one who likes to jump up onto the sink with my help most days. But since he\u2019s beyond the weight limit I\u2019m supposed to lift, I haven\u2019t been able to help him or even explain to him why I can\u2019t. Poor Little Man! Comparing the post-surgery pain to \u201cregular\u201d Adenomyosis\/Period pain, I would say it\u2019s a few notches up but in a different way. Don\u2019t worry. I\u2019ll discuss plenty of my post-surgery reactions in the coming episodes! Take care :)  Note from Future-Emily: No notes :) Just kidding! I\u2019m so happy to be back editing Season 3, especially since this is the start of a fantastic recovery and when I started to feel like I was getting my life back after years of dealing with the pain and discomfort caused by Adenomyosis. Additional Links and Resources: Links not working in your podcast player app? Visit ThatsHystericalPodcast.com Adenomyosis - Symptoms \u2014 Mayo Clinic Adenomyosis - Diagnosis + Treatment \u2014 Mayo Clinic Adenomyosis: A Significantly Neglected and Misunderstood Disorder - Book by Maria Yeager  Adenomyosis Advice Association Facebook Group \u2014 Facebook Helpful Reddit r\/hysterectomy Post To Read If You Have Pre-Op Anxiety \u2014 MamaO2D4 HysterSisters \u2014 Hysterectomy Support & Stories Adenomyosis at hysterectomy: prevalence, patient characteristics, clinical profile and histopatholgical finding \u2014 PubMed Adenomyosis: An update regarding its diagnosis and clinical features \u2014 PubMed Disclaimer: This podcast is based on personal experience and should not be taken as medical advice. Resources are provided for you to look into further and talk with your medical support team about. CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT ** Follow @ThatsHystericalPodcast on Instagram for Show Updates and News ** ** Share your Hysterectomy Story on That\u2019s Hysterical! 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