I just had this surgery June 12, so I am 7 weeks post op. I was very apprehensive about the surgery, but really didn't need to be. I agree with other posters, was really very minimal pain, discomfort, etc. I have a desk job, so I went back to work in two weeks for a few hours every day, I mostly got tired fast. You will be told not to lift over 5 lbs - and you won't be bending over much for a little while. The only thing that can or will be an issue is bowel movements - your doctor will give you stool softeners, be sure to take them (I took 2-3 a day) and that helped a lot. I am now off all restrictions and am trying to get back into my exercise program, I feel really good and back to normal. Good luck and God bless!
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SouthernMom asked a questionCervical Cancer
Hysterectomy Questions
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hogfan03
almost 7 years agoI had a radical hysterectomy in February with the da Vinci. Took everything but my ovaries. I stayed overnight in the hospital which is standard for the laparoscopic surgery. Expect to have help around the house for several weeks because you can't lift anything heavy and you will feel tired. My sister still gives me a hard time bc she had to help me put my socks on five days after surgery bc I could not bend over. I went back to work one week after surgery for half days but I also was able to work from home on a computer and I was on an airplane headed to South Africa five weeks later for work. Expect to wear very loose clothing for at least six weeks or longer. Lots of sweat pants and t-shirts, and loose nightgowns for me. Also kept a robe or housecoat on when company came over to check on me. Keep walking as much as you can, they will get you up to walk at the hospital that afternoon or night. It does help with the gas they pump into your stomach. If you take the painkillers definitely take the stool softners and I also took MOM for the constipation. Also I had a hard time sleeping on my back so I slept in a recliner for about five days after my sleepless first night home. I am a wimp when it comes to needles and pain but I handled this pretty good. Good luck and your in my prayers.
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Ydnar2xer
almost 7 years agoI had a hysterectomy years ago, due to other "female issues", and it was one of my best surgeries EVER! I took all of my "feminine supplies", put them in a Nordstrom's box and gave it to my best friend. She got a kick out of it, but I was the one who never needed them again! Ah, FREEDOM! :-)
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SouthernMom asked a questionCervical Cancer
early remission
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HearMeRoar
over 7 years agoCongrats girlfriend!! Claim your blessing is what I gotta say :). My twin sis had ovarian cancer at 35. She was declared.cancer free after 3 months instead of 6 as they expected. My cancer is.different. My blood work has always been normal, and after surgery and scans there is no evidence of cancer. Chemo and rads are being used as the clean up crew. Congrats again!
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SunnyCloud
over 7 years agoBy the end of my planned 3 month treatment the cancer was gone. I guess it depends on where it is and how advanced it is.
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LindaParker
over 7 years agoThat is awesome, wowsome news!!!! So very happy for you and your family. Stay well.
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SouthernMom posted an update
Early biopsy results = no cancer cells found. Cancer, consider your butt kicked!
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SouthernMom asked a questionCervical Cancer
work required documentation
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CAS1
over 7 years agoThe below answers are correct. Do you have an employee handbook? If this issue is not in the handbook as a rule or requirment you do not have to comply. And I would be suspicious of any company putting this requirment in a handbook as in most states it would not be allowed. Was this request verbal or in writing? Check with your States employment office and see if you can get any information on your rights in your state.
And on the other hand I would always caution anyone to speak of their cancer at their place of employment because if you have taked about your cancer to numerous people, in public, I think that can impact your right to privacy in this setting. Even check with the ACS office or other support groups as they might have attorneys who offer free advise.
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Clyde
over 7 years agoCAS1 is so right about keeping your cancer private if possible. I work in PR (the hobby job--the farm is the bread and butter) and would lose almost every client I have if they knew of my diagnosis. No one wants cancer boy presenting their products, even if he doesn't show any symptoms.
While it may be illegal and unethical to fire someone for an illness, there are so many ways around the issue and we have to protect ourselves.
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