After a hysterectomy, you need to be careful when sitting on the toilet as not to strain your surgical site. Start by walking slowly and carefully toward the toilet, making movements as slow as possible. If you sit down do it slowly, try to keep your back straight and don’t be in a rush or twist yourself. If required, the position can be maintained more comfortably by placing a small stool under your feet. Be sure to follow your surgeon’s specific postoperative instructions so that proper healing occurs and there are no complications.

Consider utilizing a sturdy chair or armrest to assist with the sitting process. 
To minimize discomfort, use a cushion or a specialized seat for additional support. Employ a small stool to elevate your feet slightly.

After a hysterectomy, especially initially, be gentle with your movements. Before sitting, ensure you have adequate support, such as handrails or a nearby sink or counter to assist you. Keep your movements slow and controlled. 

Use the ‘Brace and Bulge’ bowel emptying technique while sitting on toilet after hysterectomy:

• Lean forward while sitting, and keep your back straightened.
• Rest either your hands or elbows on your knees to provide support to your upper body.
• Flatten your stomach and make noises that end in "OO", the same should give your abdomen a forward bulge (thus relaxing your anal sphincter)
• Wear either toilet paper or a pad in the initial days following hysterectomy
• Never exert too much pressure while trying to empty your bowels as it can render your pelvic floor damaged.

If you recently had this operation, get in touch with your doctor right away. You can call our helpdesk to get in touch with us. 
 

Since this surgery will leave you with a hanging abdomen, thus you can combine it with a tummy tuck surgery as well.

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