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Post Hysterectomy Recovery
Good morning,
I had my hysterectomy/debulking surgery 4/23. I have stage 3 HOSOC. My amazing surgeon was pleased with how things went. She indicated "I got it all" after surgery. No liver, colon, diaphragm involvement. I had 3 chemo prior to surgery that shrunk things well, and my Ca125 was normal prior to surgery. (403 at diagnosis). I am recovering at home, I am walking 1/2 mile each morning (worked up to this). I take tylenol and sometimes the muscle relaxer, but not regularly. I still have a "not right" feeling in my abdomen. Like my insides do not know what to do or where to go. Laying on my side is next to impossible, but sleeping on my back also produces very little sleep. I had my omentum removed, along with ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus. I would say the most pain is my lower belly, but on occasion under my right breast. It almost feels like a broken rib. Anyone here comment on recovery post this surgery. I am only 3 weeks out, but I am 53, used to bouncing back quicker.
Also curious, for those of you who had 3 rounds chemo after this, how long after surgery did you have Chemo #4.
I am trying to give myself grace here, but I also want to get the chemo over with. (PS, constipation is under control with senna)
Thank you all.
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I’ve been researching how often one can safely get PET scans. Can’t find a straight answer. PET scans use ionizing radiation, so you don’t want to get them any more often than necessary 🫤.
The CMS (Medicare) website says once every 12 months, “unless medical necessity is documented.” (So, who gets a PET scan without “medical necessity?”)
this is basically what i am having done next week so finding this very interesting...in fact its VERY similar to my diagnosis... they've told me they will resume the other 3 sessions of chemo about 4 weeks post surgery..