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Myomectomy-How long to Recover

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teri75957
teri75957

I just had my pre-op for a myomectomy. And, my doctor said I could return to work after 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. Is it me, or does this seem to be too soon to return to work after a surgery?

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  • Kaliana
    Kaliana teri75957

    Posted

    It depends on how it's done. Mine was vaginally and I was back at wirk in 3 days.
    • sherry17133
      sherry17133 Kaliana

      Posted

      Hi Kaliana,

      I am due for abdominal myo. in two weeks, my largest fibroid is 9 cm. I am seeing my gyne. next week for a second opinion because i am dreading the ab. route and would rather do something less invasive. You have done yours vaginally, why didn't my gyne. suggest vaginal? Is it because of the size of the fibroid? Thanks in advance for any help.

    • Kaliana
      Kaliana sherry17133

      Posted

      They gave me something to shrink mine and then I was allowed to have it vaginally.
  • Mermaid1982
    Mermaid1982 teri75957

    Posted

    Hi Teri, I had an open abdominal myomectomy and I was told to take 8 or 9 weeks off work! I think I'll probably go back after 5.
  • sand78750
    sand78750 teri75957

    Posted

    I had an abdominal myomectomy with the ultrasound guided pain block (this helped with recovery at the hospital) 4 weeks ago, and I am not able to fully go back to work.  I am fortunate I have the ability to work from home, so I can still work during my recovery.  With that being said I take constant breaks and go for short walks.  I find that sitting down for too long causes irritation/pain at the incision location.  If you are doing the abdominal myomectomy know that you will need more that 2 weeks to recover.  

    I also found that after the myomectomy when you have your 1st menstrual cycle be prepared to experience heavy cramping. 

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