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Open myoectomy experiences

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Ki2290
Ki2290

Hi, I am 25 with 3 fibroids and have recieved a date for my open myoectomy. My consultant hasn't given me much information about the surgery and I was wondering for those who have had the operation how long you were in hospital for and how long you were signed off work for? Thanks

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  • f91864
    f91864 Ki2290

    Posted

    Depends on hopsital, Private hospital in the UK is usually 5 nights, NHS hospital is 3 nights. You will be given 6 weeks off work for Open Myomectomy.  I had one done in January 2016 best decision I made, prepare yourself physically and mentally for the sugery. All the best.
  • Chiwoo
    Chiwoo Ki2290

    Posted

    It's usually 3 -4 days and you will get signed off for 6 weeks. These forums are a good resource for what to expect, what to buy in advance and how to prepare. Had mine 7 years ago and it made a real difference to my periods.

  • anna.dk
    anna.dk Ki2290

    Posted

    Hi Ki,

    I had an open myomectomy four weeks ago. It was quite lon, 5 1/2 hours, as I had 14 fibroids.

    I was out of the hospital after 48 hours even if I lost 2,5 litres of blood during the operation (and subsequently had a transfusion). But I went to my mother's house where I did nothave to cook or wash or do anything but rest. But this, I think, was due to the extreme length and toughness of my operation. 

    After almost 3 weeks I was working, but in this case with a theatre company with only people who knew that I needed to rest a lot and could only really work 2-3 hours a day. 

    Now, after 4 weeks I am still tired, but working. Not with my usual capacity, but maybe that is also part of what I needed to learn from all this: to relax some more, to breathe. 

    I think, if you have a flexible job, you could be back after 2-3 weeks (depending on the operation, maybe it will be much lighter than mine), but if you need to come back with full capacity, I would say a month is better. 

    All the best to you

    Anna

     

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