Hysterectomy recovery

Hi  and welcome to the Online Community. I'm going to suggest you join us ladies in the Womb cancer group as we've all had hysterectomies.

Do you know if you are having keyhole or open surgery yet? The recovery from Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery is very quick. Some ladies were discharged from hospital on the very same day I do recall. I had a long journey so my surgeon didn't want me to have a 2.5 hour car journey so she kept me in an extra night then constipation and trapped wind meant another!! You'll just have 4 small scars on your tummy and I'll say I just suffered discomfort rather than pain (except for the trapped wind!)

Yes you're right, no lifting or bending. You might also find this link to what to take in my overnight bag useful. Funnily enough I've just added a litter picking stick!

Now's the time to batch cook for the freezer, move things so they'll be within easy reach, clean out the kitchen cupboards (for some reason, we've all done that!)

If keyhole, you should be able to drive 6 weeks later , you need to check with your insurer - they all differ! My car's automatic so no problem but hubby's manual - a bit harder. You have to be able to do an emergency stop basically. I took a cushion with me to protect my tummy to start with.

Any questions come back and ask us in the Womb forum.

Sending hugs, B xx

Hi,

Thank you for the reply. I'll be having abdomen rather than keyhole. The consultant told me I'll be in hospital for about five days.xx