So I went in on Wednesday for my hysterectomy. Mine was carried out using the Da Vinci robot which basically leaves you with 5 key holes across your stomach. I stayed in one hospital for 1 night and then home. Similar recovery time of 6-8 weeks and same restrictions as in no lifting etc.
Minimal discomfort and pain just bloating and sore.
now to wait the three weeks or so for all my results to come back to see if I need any other further treatment.
at least that part of the journey is done.
we can do this ladies
Hi Runner54
Glad that it has gone ok and wish you the best for your recovery.
Jane
I had my hysterectomy on Tuesday it was laparoscopic and well everything the same as you have said above I , feel really good today I think my my biggest challenge is not lifting ...and boredom....hoping to up the walking next week each day , fingers crossed for your results hoping to get mine similar time.
L
Runner54, well done for starting the walking. I did 5 mins round the block almost as soon as I got home, and from then on did 5 mins twice a day and gradually increased as I felt like it. By two weeks post op I was up to 30 mins per day or more. It should help clear the lungs of the anaesthetic, assist digestion and help circulation. (My op was Jan 2022)
Not quite on my side I tried last night but had to roll into back , my V shaped pillow has been a good send.. off for a 5 minute walk later with hubby then solo walks from tomorrow ...I didn't realise how exhausting it would be...and boring ...lots of reading planned for next week's as flying solo so need to be sensible.
Hi Runner54, as far as any of us knows, yes! Hoping your recovery from your op continues really smoothly,
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