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Q: Hysterectomy Recovery Time?

asked by: Rm080781 on October 30th, 2007

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I am having a partial hysterectomy (??-where they leave the cervix and ovaries) done soon because of endometriosis. I am 26 and have 2 sets of twins (all under 26 months) so there is no more kiddos in our future. Because I developed a DVT after my first pregnancy and was told I had factor 5 and protein S def.; they are trying to leave my ovaries. I wont be a good candidate for HRT. He did tell me that if my endo has grown on the ovaries (or if they look really bad-I also have PCOS) he would have to take them also.
My question is how long is recovery? I am having the abdominal procedure done. Because of having small kids, I need to find help. I am just trying to find how long I need to arrange for someone to stay with me. Also how bad is the pain-I have had 2 c-sections?

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Mabel

replied on October 30th, 2007

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PMing you a link!

momsypants

replied on December 14th, 2007

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Hysterectomy Recovery Time

I am 42 and just had my hyserectomy 2 mo. ago. I also had three c sections. I am sure everyone is different but it took me about six weeks before i really was back to my normal routine. The pain for me was about the same as a c section. I had terrible bruising all the way across my stomach that was pitch black that made the pain a little worse and it took about 7 weeks for it to go away. Good luck!

Fudge Cake

replied on January 18th, 2008

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Hi,

I am 26 and have just had a hysterectomy straight after a vbac delivery. I had a previous section with my 1st son.

For me, i think the vaginal delivery hurt far more than the hysterectomy, in terms of recover i think i recovered quicker than my c section (but think this is due to all the help i have received and the fact that i have a toddler to care for).

Its now been 6wks and i would say i now back to normal (although i still can not pick up my 3yr old) oh and im driving again too.

In terms of pain i think it is pretty much the same as a c section but just a bit weaker on the tummy, but i have found that having a hot bath everyday has helped.

I wish you well for your operation and if you ever need to talk im a good listener!!

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