My wife has just been recently diagnosed with CC either stage 1a2 or 1b1 (MDT on Wednesday to confirm which). She is going to be having a radical hysterctomy sometime in the New Year and as we have a 6 month old boy I was wondering if anybody could advise me what I can do to help her through her recovery period.
Does anybody have any idea roughly how long it will be before she can manage to look after him as she does now. I don't want her rushing back into things and overdoing it
She'll be tired sore and anxious. She won't be able to lift so nappy changes will become problematic. She will need loads of rest and recuperation invite grandmas aunties anyone that can help your baby is precious but your so. Is fragile goof luck
Welcome! Nice to have a considerate chap in our midst :-) As Becky says, the type of surgery plays a large part in recovery time, as does the general fitness of the individual. I imagine that the toughest part for your wife will be that she will need to resist the temptation to pick up your son, so it would be really helpful to have someone else with her at all times so that they can lift him into her arms. There's a lot of abdominal muscle usage in lifting and as long as she doesn't rush it, she will be as fit and strong as ever she was a few months down the line.
I am so sorry to hear that this happy time has been blighted by this cruel beast. It is so wrong.
I came across this site the other day and thought they might be able to offer you and your wife some comfort and support, both morally and also I believe with funding towards childcare etx if needed.
http://www.mummysstar.org
Much love to you both, and your little one. Hope the op goes well and your wife makes a full and speedy recovery. Please do check back in when you can.
