Hysterectomy following VSG

[vsghyster 2]

Hi all,

I am scheduled to have a Total laproscopic hysterectomy in the next few weeks. I am worried sick that i might gain weight. i am currently in a two months stall and frustrated. I am hoping that by posting here i will get some advice which I am desperately in need off.

Thanks in advacne.

[DaisyAmy 561]

I had to pause my sleeve surgery to have a total hysterectomy for uterine cancer. I actually lost about 10 pounds after bc I was just not hungry. Plateaued for a little, then started heading slowly down again (I'm still pre sleeve).

Best of luck to you. Have you checked out hystersisters? Great forum!

[vsghyster 2]

Thank you Daisy Amy, I shall check it out. If you don't mind me asking did you have any complications after the hysterectomy? How soon after the surgery were you able to exercise?

[DaisyAmy 561]

I actually ended up with some nerve damage in my legs after. I was on the table for about 5 hours (much longer than normal) and the way they sort of hang you upside down for the robotic assisted surgery stretched my nerves. So, I was in PT for a while after. Most people can get to walking pretty quickly after, but you are restricted to only lifting a milk jug for about 6 weeks or so.

I developed a fever between week 1 and 2 and felt pretty bad. Some antibiotics and I was fine after.

Other than that, it's pretty typical recovery. Very wiped out. I'd say I started to feel like myself at about three weeks out.

Now, I am just thrilled to be considered "no further treatment" and am not missing my monthly visitor one bit!! The hot flashes kind of suck, though. ????

I really do encourage you to check out that other forum. It was a godsend for me (same name there).

[vsghyster 2]

Congratulations Daisy Amy on the all clear. Sounds like you have been through the mill in the first couple of weeks, but I am glad the rest of your recovery has been smooth.

I had a look at the hyster sisters website. I found it quite informative and I shall register.Thanks once again.

[DaisyAmy 561]

A little, but mine was out of the norm, and really, I didn't care what the recovery was like as long as they got it all!!! I'm sure you'll have a much easier go of it. Glad you're going to join! I still check in from time to time there. Xx

Edited December 5, 2015 by DaisyAmy