Hiya
sorry this isnt any help to your question but can I ask you -did you or what symptoms did you have when you had a torn bladder-im 4 wks post hyst-i have alot of swelling on my belly and my scar I certain areas are pinching.Also when I empty my bladder it hurts and have a feeling of heaviness. I have no water infection.I hope my belly goes down.I seemed to have lost alot of weight elsewhere but there.!!

I had a radical hyst. In early june. My weight gain is about ten pounds, and not just in my belly. Also, urinating is so frequent and sometimes painful. I guess I don't have any help to offer, but know that you are not alone. Let me know if it improves.

Dear tigsy,

my bladder was torn during my hysterectomy and I came home from the hospital with a bag for 2 weeks. Luckily after the bag was removed, I have not had any ill effects.

I hope you are keeping in contact with your doctor and letting them know your pain and symptoms.

Take care of yourself and stay positive.

Regards,
ebernier

I also am 4 weeks post total abdominal hysterectomy with burch bladder suspension. You really don't give me a lot of hope for the swollen belly, considering i've had three other abdominal surgeries (2 c-sections and a tubal ligation/dual hernia repair). I felt better at 2-3 weeks than I do now. I too am experiencing pinching, pulling and also some burning around the incision area, as well as weightedness. I have lost six pounds post-op, but realize the potential for weight gain is pretty high.

At the same time my husband is suffering from manic depression and I have a lot on my plate. We are both going through a healing process, but I feel i'm the one supporting him emotionally right now. In other words, I could really use a hug right about now.

I just wanted to share with some people who understand what I am going through physically and emotionally. Thanks for listening ... And I wish you all the best in healing. We'll all get through this. Sharon

Thank you for your suggestion to visit the hystersisters website. I only went to one subject so far and was really impressed. I appreciate your reply and look forward to posting with you at hyster sisters.

Thanks again! Together, we'll all get through this - and hopefully, be much happier within a few months.

Sharon

I too had a partial with some ambivalence on june 9, 2009 and my belly is giving everyone the impression that I am eating more than usual. It is bloated and inflamed and I have taken fish oil but I also have been reading on the web this is not an unusual effect and the doctors do not tell you this and there is scar tissue, keloids and the nerves do not completely heal. It is at lease 7 layers of flesh they are cutting through! I feel like I have gained 50lbs (i have not weighed nor have a scale at home). Timely healing is what you should shoot for vanity may cause more issues. i intend to return to yoga in October, but until then I will be annoyed at my belly and the other side effects that are creeping up! I hate it! and it is expensive since one has to buy clothes to fit or disguise.

I to had a partial hysterectomy on june 30th of this year. I also experience pain during urination. The worst tho is the swelling around my incision site. Although my husband doesn't complain I hate undressing in front of him. I also have resumed my workout but this ol' belly won't budge!