Open hysterectomy- how did you cope afterwards?

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Hi all, I’ve seen a consultant now and have been told that I will have an open hysterectomy( radical) with removal of pelvic lymph nodes and those near the aorta.
Also the peritoneum and omentum will be removed.

They want to have a good look around as the cancer has spread to my lymph nodes in the pelvis.

I’ve had 2 csections with a vertical cut ( the 2nd was immediately followed by a myectomy before they closed me up).

Do you think it will be similar or worse?

Any feedback welcome.

jane2511 1 hour ago

Hi LoulouFrancaise

My surgery was laparoscopic but just thought I would pop a quick response here. There are some ladies on here who have had an abdominal hysterectomy so hopefully one of them will be along soon to share their experience.

These links have some general information that may be of help.

Hysterectomy for womb cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support

Hysterectomy: Types, procedure, recovery and risks | Bupa UK

114-hysterectomy-for-endometrial-cancer-2017.pdf (christie.nhs.uk)

I wish you well for your surgery but in the meantime we are here if you need anything.

Jane

Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

Travellinggirl 37 minutes ago

Hi I had an abdominal hysterectomy and it wasn’t that bad. Was last on list in afternoon. Had spinal and recovered from anaesthetic very quickly- back on ward at 6pm. Up the next morning- and in hospital for 2 nights. Was really uncomfortable getting out of bed at first and I found sleeping with a cushion was most comfortable for 1st few days. Was walking for 30 minutes within a couple of weeks.

Until staples out it was uncomfortable to bend, but otherwise not sure it was so different.

Mine was done as fibroids too large for laprascopic but v little pain.

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