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When will I be back to normal after a hysterectomy?

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sarah08551
sarah08551

I'm booked in for a hysterectomy in 2 weeks time. How long will I be in hospital and when will I get back to normal fitness? 

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  • julie65763
    julie65763 sarah08551

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    Hi Sarah , I am due mine on Wednesday . I am having cervix / uterus removed and my pelvic muscles stitch back , through vagina . (All being well ).

    I have been told take up 6/8 weeks to recover if not longer .

    My aim is be back in work within 6 weeks , but will do what my body says .

    Wish you well with yours x

    • sarah08551
      sarah08551 julie65763

      Posted

      Hi Julie, 

      That's the same as me but I'm having open surgery. 

      What are your reasons for the surgery? 

    • julie65763
      julie65763 sarah08551

      Posted

      Hi Sarah mines down to prolapse womb . How come it's open surgery ? . 

      All this could possible happen to me suppose depends on what they find x

    • sarah08551
      sarah08551 julie65763

      Posted

      I have a fibroid that is too large to remove by laparoscopy. 

      Do you know what caused the prolapse? 

    • julie65763
      julie65763 sarah08551

      Posted

      Hi Sarah yes birth of my  5 sons , I had twins , one was delivered by forceps . Also lifting heavy things as not helped . 

      Can you believe my op day before our anniversary x 

    • sarah08551
      sarah08551 julie65763

      Posted

      Oh no that's tough luck! 

      You'll have to do your celebrating on Tuesday! 

      Good luck with the op! 

      Sarah 

    • julie65763
      julie65763 sarah08551

      Posted

      Reckon I'll be nervous wreck Tuesday to be celebrating lol . All best with your op to . Keep in touch I will let you know how I get on x

    • sarah08551
      sarah08551 julie65763

      Posted

      I sure will. Try to think of the long term big picture. It has to happen! 

      Just enjoy the rest from the drudgery! I'm going to milk it! 

      X

  • Cwtch13
    Cwtch13 sarah08551

    Posted

    Has your consultant not let you know ? 

    I'm going fir pre op next month but last time I saw my consultant she said I would have op on the Monday and all being well be home Wednesday , but will need 12 weeks off work X 

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