Hysterectomy

bernadette · November 2, 2005

I found out yesterday i have to have an abdominal hysterectomy. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what I should expect. I had 2 c-sections in the past. I figure it can't be any worse. Am I right? How much time off from work will I be needing????

the best me · November 2, 2005

My sister has her's scheduled for Dec 1st. I'll tell you anything I find out. Do you have a date yet? Oh, her doc told her 6 weeks off of work. (((hugs)))

nickie456 · November 2, 2005

I was only 24 when I had my hysterectomy. I was out of work for a week, but no lifting for six weeks. I can honstly say that having the hysterectomy was the best thing that a Dr. has ever did for me. No more pain every month.

vinesqueen · November 2, 2005

Sorry, all I can offer is support, no real information.

Sorry!

Vera · November 3, 2005

Bernadette

I had what’s called a super-cervical hysterectomy. My doctor went in though the incision of both of my 2 C-sections (scars are on top of each other) and only removed my uterus. I choose to keep my ovaries and cervix since nothing is wrong with them.

She also removed the old scar tissue from the C-sections and gave me a very fine 4” bikini line.

I made the comment to my doctor just before surgery, How bout a Tummy Tuck while your there? She said it’s been done before, that if we were to have arranged it; it would have been possible…

You will be knocked out for this one, not like having babies!

That was done on 7-13-05, 2 days after my 46th birthday. I could have been back to work a week later but the doc wouldn’t let me, 6 week leave mandatory.

I’m very happy to not have that monthly pain anymore, which was the biggest issue. My craps were unbearable; I was a mess emotionally and physically for a week every month. I was one to swell up and gain weight just before that time of the month, but since then I’ve lost about 7 lbs. . I feel free

Best Luck to you

leatha_g · November 3, 2005

I had an abdominal hyst in '96. Best thing I ever did for myself. Pain.. yes. Temporary situation for much relief. I'd do it again.

bernadette · November 3, 2005

Hey, thanks for all the replies. I have mine on 11-16-05. I too had 2 c-sections and my doctor will be cutting over my bikini cut. Thanks for the encouragement!