Answer: Many women, after a hysterectomy, can still have “cycles” if their ovaries are in place. They will not bleed since the uterus is no longer present, but they can still have the usual bloating and other PMS symptoms.

What Can Pain After a Hysterectomy Mean? A hysterectomy may lead to secondary pelvic floor muscle spasms/hypertonia and the scar tissue secondary to the surgery may lead to restricted fascia and ultimately decreased mobility of the fascia as well as decrease blood to the local nerves and muscles.

You may have abdominal cramping after the surgery. You may get pain medicine as needed, either by a nurse or by giving it to yourself through a device connected to your IV. If you had an abdominal hysterectomy, you may have a thin, plastic tube put through your nose into your stomach to remove air that you swallow.

After one to two days of ice packs, you may use a heating pad for twenty minutes, three to four times per day, or as directed by your surgeon to speed the healing process and as needed for comfort. Do not sleep with a heating pad!

After major abdominal surgery with a large incision it takes about two to three months to be able to move around comfortably.

You will probably notice that your belly is swollen and puffy. This is common. The swelling will take several weeks to go down. It may take about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover.

Reduce Swelling & Support Abdomen

1. Medical-grade compression reduces swelling and bloating commonly known as “swelly belly” after lower abdominal surgery.
2. Supports muscles weakened from surgery without the constrictive all around compression of support panties or abdominal binders.