Hysterectomy Recovery Time
June 24, 2009 by admin
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Hysterectomy Recovery Time
Every woman is concerned over all of the particulars of a hysterectomy especially when it comes to the recovery time of a hysterectomy. However, much to every woman’s dismay, there is a healing time and you will have to go through it so let’s talk about the recovery time for the hysterectomy.
A hysterectomy will require some TLC for the woman who just had surgery. However, ladies, you can play the recovery time to the hilt if you’d like but it really isn’t as bad as what you are told by physicians or the women who had their hysterectomies 10 years ago. Things have improved and women who have hysterectomies are finding little problems with recovery from a hysterectomy.
The recovery time does vary from woman to woman and from procedure to procedure. An abdominal hysterectomy is much like a c-section. After childbirth via c-section, women find they are in a lot of pain and can not move about like they would like to move about. A woman is likely to need pain medication for the first 48 hours after surgery and often for up to two weeks following the procedure. An abdominal hysterectomy is the same only, this time, you don’t leave the hospital with a little bundle of joy. You simply have the surgery; stay a couple of nights in the hospital and return home to recover.
Other hysterectomies, such as the laparoscopic hysterectomy will not be as painful and recovery will not be as difficult. Women who have the laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy discover an easy recovery time (compared to other procedures) and some women (dont hold your breath that this will be you) have returned to work within 5 days.The easiest recovery time for a woman who has a hysterectomy is for the woman who has the LSH or the laparoscopic hysterectomy and the most difficult time is for the woman who has the most invasive surgery which is the abdominal hysterectomy.
Still, it is important to remember, it is only as difficult as you choose. Recovery can go relatively fast but you must help yourself. You should drink plenty of fluids, move around as much as possible and plan for a speedy recovery. If you try to get back on your feet as quickly as possible, then your recovery process will not only allow you to heal but will also help you feel better once you resume normal activities without the complications of the medical problems you experienced prior to your hysterectomy procedure. Then, you’ll be glad you had your hysterectomy.
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I just recently had a total hysterectomy and had complications so I had a 2nd surgery that same day and had a stint placed in the gall bladder to the kidney. I left the hospital 8 after hrs after both surgeries and am doing well, I’m 49 and I truly think that being very physically fit helps. I feel handicapped staying at home and doing nothing, but plan to do exactly as the doctor orders so that I may heal on the inside.
Good luck to all of you who had this because it is painful and healing is a slow process.
I had a vaginal hysterectomy 5 days ago. One ovary was left. I am recovering very well. Ended up having a stomach virus with diarrhea two days after, but now am suffering a little constipation. But, all-in-all, I feel much better today. Doctor says to expect 6 week recovery, but I think I’ll be back to normal before then. I am realizing that I will fatigue easily, so I just need to take it easy and listen to my body….each person recovers differently!
I’m 38 and 5 weeks ago had my appendix removed due to an infection. So thought my dr.thought the infection stemmed from my bursting appendix, which may have burst a month prior. However, 1 week after I had gotten sick again and a Hysterectomy was addimit. Come to find out what ever infection I had stemmed from my Uterus. I am now 3 1/2 weeks later recovering from a full hysterectomy. I have 12 weeks off due to both surgeries and infection. However, still very sore still on pain meds and can’t sleep
I just had an emergency adbdominal hysterectomy. I am 25 years old and was pregnant.This is the hardest thing I’ve even been through. My ohter 2 children were miracles and I delivered them by c-section. This baby was growing in my c-section scar tissue and through my uterus on my bladder. I just had horrible pain but did not think anything like this would happen. I went to the emergency room on a friday and had my surgery the next day. I am thankful to be alive and even though i can never have another child i know i am blessed to be alive to raise my other 2 children. My doctor said he had never seen anything like it before and is keeping the picture on his phone. Bad things happen but i did have polysistic ovarain syndrome and endomertious so atleast i won’t be in pain anymore. I am recoverying good. I just had my stapples out and the cathader, they nicked my bladder since it was attached, and can more a little better. Tomorrow will be a week, and only 5 more to go. God will take care of us no matter the circumstance, and i’m glad i have him onmy side because i couldny do this alone.
I had an LSH and was back to work in less then 48 hours after surgery. I never took any pain meds. this was the easiest recovery I have ever had. It was a non-event for me.
I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I AM SO WEAK SINCE MY VAGINAL HYSTORECTOMY. IS THIS COMMON?
i had my laproscopic hysterectomy 2 days ago i can say im very happy with it over all. the hardeest part for me is the layin down n gettin up. but i did notice sleepin wit a pillow or sittin with it on my belly helps alot with the gas pains. in the best part of the whole thing is i was up n walkin n shower 13 hrs after it..
I had a total hystorectomy, they wanted to kick me out of the hospital just a few hours after I woke up. I was having a lot of pain, they were giving me Naproxen but it wasn’t helping. Finally they came in with some Dialaudid and that worked. They agreed to keep me over night. Doctor said I could go back to work in 5 days. I did, and had mega problems. He had to take me back off work for 3 weeks.
I’m 1 week out since having my LSH surgery. I spent one night in the hospital & slept alot my first few days home but felt pretty good 4 days after. I went to my son’s baseball game & grocery shopping but by the time I got back home I knew I wasn’t healed internally like I thought. Now I’m hurting inside a little not severe pain but a nagging pain. I took off 4 weeks from my job because I’m on my feet pretty much all day & lift heavy items. I know I will not regret having this procedure. I am not the type to sit around my house so I’m constantly getting up doing light housework.
I had a hysterectomy on Tuesday morning – Thank God the tumor was benign and I was able to keep one ovary…I had it done with the robot and was actually walking about 2 hours after sugery…Came home Wednesday afternoon and am feeling wonderful – have not taken any pain medicine – not even in the hospital..The horror stories I read were actually worse than the surgery – it’s what I did to myself mentally prior to the surgery by reading such terrible stories that was awful..The only complaint I do have is the gas pains after surgery but walking makes that feel better…
I’m (usually) a very fit, active, multi-tasking 50 y.o., had a laparoscopic/vaginal hysterectomy 2 weeks ago with a lot of blood loss immediately prior. Week 1 I could shuffle around the house but the blood loss/surgery and medications left me so weak I mostly slept and made the couch my 2nd home. I am STUNNED to read about those of us who felt no pain and passed on pain meds, amazing! Forget about food shopping, cooking, laundry etc. Week 2 I can drive short drives in the neighborhood but a 1 block walk to the park is still ambitious, I’ve given up attempting to pull laundry out of the washing machine, wet stuff is heavy stuff ( and am very lucky to have a great friends who pitch in!). I am admittedly dismayed at how lengthy my recovery appears and am now keenly aware of just how divergent recovery times can be. I read with envy the post above from the gal who went back to work in 5 days! Strangely my libido has been very active, paired with near terror, having read the posts, anticipating the pain from intercourse following the requisite 8wks of chastity. Maybe I’ll be lucky and the pain will be minimal.
I just had my surgery, 4/7(total laproscopic hysterectomy). My doc removed my uterus and cervix and left my ovaries. The hospital staff said that i did great and looked great compared to others on the floor with more minor surguries. When i woke up at the hospital my back hurt so bad, and the catheter was very uncomfortable but the morphine eased the pain and then i felt as good as they said i looked. But then there’s now, the gas in my stomach is keeping me from standing up straight because of the pain. I tried moving around more on yesterday but i swoll up and had a lil spotting, so now im in bed reading. Im not use to being in bed, I work out a couple of times a week and i can’t afford to miss much work. I hope to recover quickly, just gotta get rid of the gas.
i had an abdonimal hysterectomy 5 days ago and amazed how good i feel. but am unsure how long i am unable to do normal things as was not able to get info when i left hospital as their computer was down so they will post it to me.
I am female 22 years old. I have severe endometriosis and pcos. I have had a laperoscopy and a laperotamy. They only seem to help for a year each. I was told I would have to have a hysterectomy and I’m scared. I am in intense pain. I have high fevers and puke because the pain is So bad. I wake up everyday in pain, can’t get any sleep tired of hurting! What should I do?
Hello is there any runners out there that has had this done? I am wanting to get the laporascopy hysterectomy which seems to be the smallest of recovery.. if anyone has had this please let me know. I have some races coming up BUT this pain is not cutting it for me
I am not looking forward to going through change so soon BUT oh well. I am 40 on the 27th of May IO am still young lol
hi i am 38 years old and i had a hysterectomy on the 8th of april. was suffering from endometriosis and never could have a child. both my ovaries and my uterus have been removed. i took complete bed rest for 3 weeks,taking small walks frequently and was able to go to the doc for ck up on the 4th week. i joined work on the 19th of may and now i am glad i did take so much rest as the i am recovering really well, though i have still not lifted any heavy stuff. i would recommend 4/6 weeks of rest, drink lots of lime juice to heal faster and be positive..my lower abdomen is still sensitive and hope to b able to wear my jeans very soon
Hi, I had a vaginal uterine hysterectomy on May 4th and it went well. I left the hospital the next day with little to no pain. I have had an easy time except for lethargy. It’s been 4 weeks and I still feel very tired. Is this all in my mind? I have no motivation. Please comment. Thanks.
I am having a this procedure in 2 1/2 weeks and i am scared that i will not heal right since my husband is off at work till nov. and i have a 2 1/2 year old child who dosen’t walk. And to top it off i live on the second floor in an appartment complex with stairs. does anyone have any suggestions
Just had a total hysterectomy on the 7th (everything i gone!) Was pre-treated with hormones and still had a crash on day 2 in the hospital with hot flashes and panic attacks. I thought the surgery would be the hardest part. No way! The hormonal/emotional part is much more difficult. Hardest thing I’ve ever had to do at a young 45. Praying for the “two week” magic mark and hoping that I will feel better. Lot’s of pressure to urinate. Anyone else? Feeling very alone and scared.
I am a 30 yr old career Mom and I just had a total hysterectomy 12 days ago. I feel pretty good although I have a lot of back pain and fatigue. My lower abdomen is a little sore. I want to go back to work but my Dr says it is really important that I take 4-6 weeks to recover 1st. I have not taken any pain meds for 3 days now. I take over the counter tylenol when the pain gets to me. The most difficult for me is climbing the stairs and standing for too long.
My hospital stay was 2 days. My Mother went home the same day of her hysterectomy. I am certainly looking forward to not having menstrual periods, cramps etc… I am not really sure what to expect going forward. Any advise would be appreciated.
I had an abdominal hysterectomy 3 weeks ago, I was in the hospital 4 days. I had 3 children all natural childbirth. I have never had pain like the post surgical pain. I am still very limited in my daily activities. I am happy I had the surgery but hope to feel much better in the next 2 weeks as I plan to return to work. I do see where it will take more time to get back to my prior level of activity that I had anticpated.
I had a total laproscopic hysterectomy three days ago. I get tired easily and wish I could get rid of the gas I feel is causing pressure in my lower abdomine. Other than that, I fell good and hope to return to normal activities within two weeks. I think the fact that I was going to the gym regularly has helped me considerably. At 67 I think I am doing very well.
I am having a full Hystorectomy today and i am worried that my healing time is going to be long and i have alot of things to do this summer. I love being able to come on here and get suggestions and all your thoughts. It really helps to know that there are alot of woman that are going through the same thing as me. At 29 I never though that I would be having such a life changing surgery.
I am faced with the possibility of having an hysterectomy for a huge fibroid that has been causing me problems for 18 months. I am terrified about not making a speedy recovery as I am self-employed and my husband was made redundant 6 months ago and has yet been unable to get another job yet.
I have heard that the size of the fibroid can determine which type of surgery I have? does anyone know if this is true?
I just had a hysterectomy two days ago and I am doing much better than I thought. They removed my uterus,cervix, and part of my right ovary. I was up and walk the same day as surgery and dicharged one day after surgery. I have also had two c-sections prior to this surgery. I am very grateful for my quick recovery. Just remember the more you walk and move around the less pain in the long end. Good luck!
I am a 35yo woman that went through a year of trial and error medications and procedures so my insurance company would approve mt surgery. I had fibriods and extreem bleeding. I finally had my surgery on August 12, 2011. I had a Super Cervical Hysterectomy – I still have my Cervics & Tubes (although my tubes are tide and have been for 11 yeard) My body inside is not bothering me at all. My suture line since it it like a C-section is hurting so bad it is hard to move. If I lay down I’m stuck for a while. If I sit up again I’m stuck for a while. I guess my body gets used to that position and refuses to make “me” hurt again. Getting up is a B**ch so is walking. grrrr the swelling is CRAZY!!!! I’ve had abdominal surgery before and it wasn’t as bacd as this!!!! ANY HELP?!?!?!?