{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"8ish Things I Didn't Expect After Surgery - Recovery Day 4","description":"\u201cIt really feels like four days after an intense workout and the pain's finally dissipated and going away. I thought it would last a lot longer.\u201d \u2014 Emily, 4 Days Since Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/thatshystericalpodcast <<< ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements \u2014 Sign Up for the Newsletter! ** In This Episode: Another day waking up feeling much better! Yay! I was able to bend and shave today in the shower. Taking it slow and gentle! Today I\u2019m talking about what I expected after surgery versus what\u2019s actually been happening, starting with shoulder pain from anesthesia, which I had heard stories about but couldn\u2019t understand until I went through it. I\u2019m trying to stay on top of my pain meds cycle to avoid having to try to \u201ccatch up\u201d if I skip a dose. As much as I hate how Tylenol makes me feel when taken on an empty stomach, I\u2019d rather deal with that than the pain. I was not expecting \u201cBotched\u201d to be my comfort show post-surgery, but here we are!  Be careful when exercising post-surgery. There was a moment the night before I realized my heart was beating rapidly and I had to stop my walk. I\u2019m fine now, but it\u2019s something to watch. But I\u2019m impressed at how much I can move on Day 4! It\u2019s been interesting to have a warmer internal temperature post-surgery. I\u2019m warmer than I usually was. This also means less using the heating pad for warmth, in addition to pain relief! I thought the pain post-surgery would last longer, I really did! It surprises me how quickly I\u2019m bouncing back :)  The recovery from surgery is starting to remind me a lot of some of my worst period days with Adeno and Endo doing their worst to me! I\u2019m so happy the incision marks are barely noticeable, plus they look like they\u2019ll heal quite nicely! It\u2019s so funny hearing past-Emily tell present-Emily to keep going as I edit episodes. It\u2019s been a while since I\u2019ve worked on the show and getting back into the groove has been a nice creative outlet. It\u2019s so nice to have my green tea again! I still find it interesting I had to give it up before surgery. Always grateful for the stool softeners I took prior to surgery and continue to take! The discomfort I\u2019ve had post-surgery is usually one of three things: gas, having to pee, and having to poop. And then the relief comes quickly once that\u2019s taken care of! Note from Future-Emily: It\u2019s been more than a year as I write this and I can now be one of those people who can say I can barely see the scars! 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 Hysterectomy Information \u2014 Cleveland Clinic Hysterectomy Information \u2014 NHS.uk HysterSisters \u2014 Hysterectomy Support & Stories Tara Brach\u2019s Podcast and Radical Acceptance Book 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! Now, Get Out! ** >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/thatshystericalpodcast <<< ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements \u2014 Sign Up for the Newsletter! ** ","author_name":"That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/494658\/site","html":"