Hi
I’m scheduled for keyhole radical hysterectomy on Friday. My consultant said I would likely be discharged next day! Was anyone else discharged so quickly? The friend who was going to help me get home Saturday has just had to go into isolation for COVID. At such short notice I’m really struggling to find anyone else to come to the hospital to collect me. How feasible is it for me to leave hospital with my bag and get home via a cab on my own? (I’ll have support at home) I know it’s not ideal but am I kidding myself that it’s even possible to do that bit alone the day after the op? I’m 48, 1A2 and normally fit and healthy.
Thanks in advance for your views
Hi @Bear73 and welcome to the Online Community. You might want to join us ladies in the Womb cancer group as well if you're having a hysterectomy. Most of us ladies who had keyhole surgery were discharged the next day. (I wasn't as I had quite a long journey home and the surgeon wanted me to stay in the extra night)
I'm sure that taxi's picking up at hospital will be kind enough to pick up your bag for you if you explain you can't bend or lift. Goodness if they don't chivalry is definitely dead!! My ward sister walked me out to where my hubby was waiting and trundled my wheelie bag for me. If you have a word with the ward sister I'm sure they'll be able to help out.
It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and your journey to date. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. You can amend or update it at any time. If you’re not sure what to write, just click on my username.
If you want to ask any of us any questions please come back and do so. There's always someone around and we can offer a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold or listen to a rant, we’re here for you.
You might also find this link to what to take in my overnight bag useful.
It might also be a good idea to download this booklet Understanding Womb (Endometrial) Cancer I found it invaluable in my journey.
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Sending you welcoming hugs and good luck for tomorrow, B xx
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