How long does a laparoscopic hysterectomy procedure take

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Avatar f tn Hi. I am having laparoscopic hysterectomy with ovary removel.(Brca gene) I have a one year old baby. I was told I can't pick up anything over 10pounds. No yoga or anything either . For 4 weeeks. Wow is this really true?? Is there a procedure with better post op recovery?
Avatar n tn I am scheduled for a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy in 4 days. I started my period and will be on the light days at the end by the time i have surgery. Is this a contraindication for proceeding with the surgery or can this procedure occur at any time during the menstrual cycle?
Avatar f tn Hi everyone. Recently I was diagnosed with endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS). I had a leep procedure and that's how it was discovered. I'm now scheduled to have a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I get to keep my ovaries. I'm 31, no children and I don't want any so that's not a problem for me. But I'm still struggling. I'm scared to have the hysterectomy because the recovery process seems so long and painful and one of my biggest fears is pain.
Avatar f tn Due to my diagnosis I was not a candidate for a laparoscopic procedure. I would prepare for the abdominal surgery so you have everything you need in case your doctor ends up going that route. Surgical menopause can be a difficult time for many ladies. Your doctor has probably already discussed hormones. I found a patch worked and still works really well for me. It took me a good 6 to 8 weeks to heal.
Avatar f tn rectocele and cystocele in less than ten days. What does all this mean, how long will I be in the hospital, and how long will recovery take, approximately? I know we're all different and circumstances will dictate the exact amounts, but if you have had these three procedures will you please share your story? What was it like before, and after? Tips and suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Thanks for sharing!
Avatar f tn I am sorry for what youve been through I m sure not a Dr . But what does he supose will happen when you discontinue the Leupron? I hav NEVER heard of this and I have answered about 3 thousand questions...Leupron is often used instead of a hyster..most women dont like it because it can cause depression, crying spells etc.. Why would surgeon not remove the little bit of endo behind cervix..makes no sense to me? Id really suggest strongly to get one more highly recommended gyn. opinion on this.
Avatar f tn your pain is probably mostly associated with recovering from the surgery. Last month I had a laparoscopic surgery, and had a laparotomy 4 days later because of internal bleeding from the first procedure. I still am very sore, and dealing with pain a month later! So, hang in there, and I hope you start to feel better soon!
Avatar n tn Please have her consider a laparoscopic procedure to resuspend the uterus to the ligaments (called a laparoscopic colpopexy). This is a procedure that can reattach the uterine ligaments using sutures, and can replace the vagina into a position resembling normal. She gets to keep her uterus, and can have pregnancies in the future, but I would recommend cesarean delivery to prevent further insult to the ligaments.
Avatar f tn I started drinking about 100 ounces of water a day since coming home, but would like to know how long it might take before my stomach bounces back to its normal shape? It has only been five days. I am a 52 year old woman who has never had belly issues - this is all very new to me. I was concerned initially that it was nearly four days before I had a bowel movement. I started taking stool softeners as soon as I was discharged.
Avatar f tn The doctor is hoping to start out with a laparscopy to establish a plan of action and then follow with the laproscopic removal. I had to sign for both to be possibly removed and that it might have to be an open procedure. All according to scare adhesions.I just had my gallbladder removed so she knows theres going to be some scare tissue where they usually start a laproscopy procedure.
1809377 tn?1316520328 recovery time... discomforts... how long will it take for my body to get back to my new normal self, how long it will take for me to have sex again (it's been over 5 months)!!! I suffer from endometriosis (confirmed with a biopsy) since 97, they suspect I have may lesions (scar tissue) due to the level of pain which is 24/7 for the past 5 months ranging from a pain level of 5-8. I have also been diagnosed with dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, & chronic pelvic pain.
Avatar f tn Patients usually go home the same day of the laparoscopic surgery. There may be a few occasions, such as persistent nausea/vomiting, pain control, or urinary retention, that a patient is kept overnight and sent home the morning after surgery. Recovery is usually 1-2 weeks long. Nothing should be placed in the vagina for 2 weeks, unless a total hysterectomy or any vaginal procedure has been performed.
Avatar f tn But we also talked about the possibility of cancer, and we agreed if the tumor was cancerous she would abandon the laparoscopic procedure, make a big incision (laparotomy), take out both ovaries, both fallopian tubes, the uterus, and the cervix as well as any tumor tissue she could, and I would spend four or five nights in the hospital.
Avatar f tn my doctor has recommended laparoscopic hysterectomy. I had the uterine ablation procedure done 3 1/2 yrs ago but the irregular cycles and severe pain have returned. My doctor stated he would removed my right ovary for sure, as it is covered in scar tissue and causes a lot of pain. The question is should I keep my left ovary or not? I suffer from menstrual migraines and they have gotten worse over the past 3 -6 months. I'm thinking maybe take them both out and go on HRT.
Avatar f tn Hello, Pain can persist for a few days (6-7) days after the procedure. Apply some cold compresses and take some anti inflammatory pain reliever. If the pain persists even after that then any infection or adhesion formation should be ruled out. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
Avatar f tn I would suggest a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy--sometimes what my partners and I do is just take a quick peek with the laparoscope and then remove everything from below, other times we need to use the laparoscopic equipment to release the ovaries from above and then finish below. Its not really possible to tell before-hand. Also, make sure your surgeon feels comfortable with a culpopexy if that is needed.
Avatar n tn If you are not comfortable, is it possible to get a second opinion form a gynecologist that will take your insurance? It never hurts to have a second opinion. Good luck and keep us updated on how you are doing. Oh yeah, I forgot to ask if you have a surgery date?
674904 tn?1226071882 Hi, Everyone is different and heals at a different rate, but 5 days might be a little soon to be feeling too chippper. I was fortunate and didn't have too much pain..I wasn't able to drive or lift things for 2 weeks, although I had the stitches out in 1 week and felt pretty good.. I'm wondering .. are you lifting ? or doing a lot of stairs ? Jaxsie: that's funny about the Dr. saying a day or two.. My Dr.
Avatar f tn Give yourself time to heal - 3 days post op is really not a lot of time for recovering from major surgery such as a hysterectomy. I had a complete hysterectomy in 1997. I would say my post op pain started to subside about 5 days or so post op, but I definitely noticed a difference in pain level (to the better) after I had my staples removed (if I remember correctly, that was done about a week or week and a half after surgery).
Avatar f tn Yes, the DaVinci hysterectomy is definitely the way to go, where it is offered. The system does take longer to set up, but as Cherie points out, the benefit is significantly less soft tissue trauma, less bleeding, and a shorter recovery time...if I end up deciding on doing the hysterectomy, the DaVinci system is at the top of my list. There's always so much to think about!
Avatar f tn It is quite possible some of the issues you are having has to do with scar tissue however it is also possible the surgeon did not have the expertise to remove the endo during the time of the hysterectomy. I too had to use enemas and for a long time I thought it was adhesions which partly it was however I had another rectovaginal nodule grow back which should not happen if properly removed the first time. He is one of the Best in Canada yet not good enough.
Avatar f tn I am 1 week post op Laparoscopic hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. I can’t sleep and when I do finally fall asleep, I have horrible, vivid nightmares. Is this normal? Does it last long?
Avatar n tn Hi, I'm Donna68 I had a robotic lapro hysterectomy less then a week a go; since being home these pass few days, I've noticed a few changes that scare me a bit. I am very emotional, crying quite a bit; I'm having nightmares and feeling a great deal of guilt because I failed to inform my boyfriend about my exact procedure. He's a jazz artist and has been traveling for performances the past few months.