Tips for Swelly Belly

Swelly Belly is just a part of having a hysterectomy, or any abdominal surgery! Being prepared can help you in your recovery.

Make sure to wear loose fitting clothing. Now is not the time for jeans, but leggings and oversized tshirts. Wanting to look a little more modest for company or an outing – throw on a cardigan!

As you move further along in recovery and you are wanting to wear jeans, don’t get frustrated when you just can’t quite get them to button. The Waist Band Extender is the perfect solution for the in-between time. The swelling can sometimes last for a few weeks, but no need to buy new pants! Add the waist band extender to your pants and get up to an additional 6 inches for comfort.

Each woman is different in terms of swelly belly – how long, how swelly. Just be prepared, and be gentle on yourself as your body recovers.

Be kind to yourself,

Mesh panties to protect tummy

When would I need to wear mesh panties?

Mesh panties are perfect to wear right after your surgery, when your incision/s are painful, tender and swollen. Mesh panties are lightweight, stretchy and fit easily over your belly and stitches.

Are these mesh panties washable?

Yes. Machine wash on delicate cycle within a laundry bag like our Silky Sac or handwash. Air dry.

Can I use these mesh panties to hold my peri-pads after c-section? After hysterectomy?

Yes. These panties are perfect to hold post-surgery pads in place.

More questions? Read more about our mesh panties.

B-12 for Menopause Symptoms

If you are in menopause, you may be suffering from one or more of these symptoms related to B-12 deficiency:

Fatigue
Memory loss
Depression
Anemia
Vision Loss
Dizziness
Muscle Weakness
Tingling in hands or feet
Urinary incontinence
Loss of Muscle control

Vitamin B-12 is an important vitamin that is hard to receive in adequate amounts as we age. As we near 45 years, the changes in our body make it even more difficult to properly metabolize this important nutrient.

Here at the Hysterectomy Store, we’ve discovered the B-12 patch is a great way of getting the B-12 our body needs. You place the patch behind your ear for 24 hours – once a week! Each box contains a one month supple – 4 patches.

Check it out in store: https://www.hysterectomystore.com/b-12-patch/

Be kind to yourself,