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Input: Find tips to help you feel better faster and avoid complications after your hysterectomy procedure, including instructions for diet, bathing, and physical activity. Skip Navigation Search Re: How long to recover from a hysterectomy Unfortunately when i go back the only way out is to file another FMLA claim. It takes time to see if metlife approves it. Recovering from your hysterectomy The Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers at Dana-Farber provides a variety of services to help patients and their families cope with the many physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment. Sometimes a hysterectomy includes removal of one or both ovaries and fallopian tubes, a procedure called a total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy (sal-ping-go-o-of-uh-REK-tuh-me). A hysterectomy can also be performed through an incision in the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy) or by a laparoscopic or robotic surgical approach which uses long, thin instruments passed through small abdominal incisions. An abdominal hysterectomy may be recommended over other types of hysterectomy if: You have a large uterus. Recovery will depend on the type, extent, and reason for the procedure. A brief hospital stay may be needed. Full recovery can take from 4 to 8 weeks depending on the procedure and the health status of the patient. Some activities, such as heavy lifting, sex, tub bathing, and tampon use may be temporarily advised against. People keep telling me how great I'm going to feel in a few weeks when my iron levels recover from a year of almost constant bleeding. I can't wait. As of today I'm officially cleared for driving. I'll be happier when I'm cleared to get back on my bike, but that may be a few weeks yet. Recovery Time For Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Patients A majority of laparoscopic patients can get back to work and other activities within two weeks of the surgery. Some people may want to take it easy and should not lift anything heavy, even when their surgeon clears them. First, each person heals differently from one another. Second, the surgical procedure chosen, such as an abdominal hysterectomy or a vaginal laparoscopic assisted hysterectomy, can determine your recovery time. Third, the reason for your surgery can have a big impact on how much time you need to recover. For instance, if you have uterine cancer, it is going to take more time to recover from the disease and the surgery. Hysterectomy Procedure Example Your surgeon might recommend LAVH or robotic hysterectomy if you have scar tissue (pelvic adhesions) on your pelvic organs from prior surgeries or from endometriosis. After the procedure. After surgery, you'll be in a recovery room for a few hours and in the hospital for one to two days, possibly longer. Many women have asked what they can do to help themselves recover after having a hysterectomy. Most of the strategies are common sense tips to overall good health. The suggestions listed below are meant to help you feel better faster and prevent complications. This can be used as a useful guide during your recovery and in the future. Things to do Diet Query: how long to recover from a hysterectomy
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A majority of laparoscopic patients can get back to work and other activities within two weeks of the surgery.