Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help for chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, fainting, coughing blood, uncontrolled heavy bleeding, or severe rapidly worsening pain.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your surgical team promptly for increasing pain, fever, persistent vomiting, difficulty urinating, worsening wound redness, pus, foul-smelling discharge, or bleeding that is heavier than expected.
New swelling or pain in one calf also needs urgent assessment.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Questions about activity, pathology results, menopause symptoms, or return to work can usually wait for routine contact or your planned follow-up appointment.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Hysterectomy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.