hysterectomy?
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I had a "radical" hysterectomy last Sept (they took everything, uterus, ovaries, and cervix). I was 37 at the time. I was off work for about 6 weeks, a little slow getting back because I would get tired pretty quickly. My dr. wanted me to take it easy.
I've read it can take up to a year to be completely healed. I think I was feeling 100% in about 6 months. The important thing to remember is to not push yourself. Listen to the dr's orders!! I had a nurse stress that to me while in the hospital. She said that she had seen a lot of people return because of developing scar tissue.
Bookmark this website, you'll find a lot of good information here: http://www.hystersisters.com/
I can tell you, also, that it was the best decision I've made in my life. I did struggle with the decision. I had endometrisois and fibroids and had suffered from painful periods (with severe cramping starting the week before and running all the way thru my period) for years. I wish I had done it sooner.
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yes i've had one. it took me a long month to recover but indeed i recovered nicely. it's well worth it. please don't worry about it. you'll feel a lot better when it's over.
I had the surgery done a few years ago it takes about 6-8 weeks for recovery.. You will feel way better after it is done ..
good luck
Hi - About 6 weeks for a regular incision hysterectomy is about right. Make sure you ask the doctor for any prescriptions and regular medication you'll need after your surgery, so you can have it ready beforehand. I found that woven fabrics (non-stretchy fabric like a blouse or a housecoat/duster) were more comfortable during recovery than knits (like t-shirts or sweats) because the smooth fabric didn't catch my stitches. You might even want to have nylon or silk undies on hand if you don't normally wear that kind -- again, trying to have woven fabric next to your skin instead of knit (what cotten undies usually are). You also might want to have a towel handy to fold up and put between you and the lap part of the seatbelt when you go home from the hospital -- it helps keep some pressure off the incision. Speaking of leaving the hospital . if it's possible to be picked up in a sedan instead of a taller car like an SUV, go with the sedan. It'll be easier to get in and out of. Best wishes on your surgery!
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