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6 weeks post Lapo hysterectomy

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mandi39
mandi39

After suffering from fibroids for many years, and undergoing a myomectomy in 2011 and by 2015 I suffered from the same issue and in 2017 it became so severe; I couldn’t leave the house. So, I decide to seek 3 clinical opinions and decide to have a lapo-hysterectomy to remove all my lady parts-except for my ovaries. Two days after my surgery, I felt amazing; I was up walking, I only had slight soreness ( So I Tylenol pm, not the opioids prescribed). Ladies I say this to say... before your surgery try to be in your best shape. I’ve exercised all my life, so this has helped me with a speedy recovery by week 4 I was back running 30 minutes and lifting weights 6 days a week. 

Before you schedule your surgery... eat healthy/exercise. 

Mandi

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  • Karmaway
    Karmaway mandi39

    Posted

    Wow!! I was advised no lifting or strenuous exercise for 12 weeks! X
    • mandi39
      mandi39 Karmaway

      Posted

      I was in great shape prior to my surgery and at my 4 weeks post I was cleared for all activities. Again, it is very important to be in your best shape/health prior to surgery for a speedy recovery.

    • Karmaway
      Karmaway mandi39

      Posted

      Me too but you’re still healing inside. Be careful ♥️ X
    • mandi39
      mandi39 Karmaway

      Posted

      I know my background is public Health and my sister is a Nurse ... so I know not to over do it.

      Thanks! 

  • wanda37193
    wanda37193 mandi39

    Posted

    Mandi..wow Amazing...thats great! I am 4 weeks post of the same surgery. Exercised regularly pre surgery. I still having minor cramps and can tell I am not 100% yet and still healing. 😊 I am eager to get back on the treadmill.

    • mandi39
      mandi39 wanda37193

      Posted

      Yes, I believed every one heals differently, so continue to take it easy.

      Mandi 

  • lyn82834
    lyn82834 mandi39

    Posted

    Hello Mandi

    I'd agree re eating healthy and good exercise prior to surgery.

    With three opinions I wonder what their reasons were for retaining ovaries.  What reasons were given as they obviously influenced your decision?  I'm just interested because of past discussion.

    Best wishes

    Lyn

  • nursesally
    nursesally mandi39

    Posted

    Glad to here of your recovery, I’m going in 28th Feb for same surgery but my ovaries are also going unfortunately. I hoping to be bk at work 6-8wks post surgery. Thank you for your reassurance as I’m starting to get scared now even though had 20yrs of endometriosis & discomfort. I’m fairly fit & healthy. Hope my recovery as positive as yours. Did you get much trapped wind pains if so what did u use??? 

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