Josie115

First off.. yes, you will need more help for a whole lot longer than a day. I had a TAH/BSO 2 yrs. ago due to endometrial cancer, so I had a vertical abd. incision. Either way, the internal stitches and all the cutting etc. inside is much the same. It is major surgery. I'm not saying this to scare you, but to let you know what to expect. I was told no lifting of anything more than 5 lbs. for 6 weeks is the norm. There is a reason for that. You have to follow instructions or you risk complications when healing.

Why are they doing the hyst? Sometimes that makes a difference on how involved it will be. Have you gotten a 2nd opinion? I just got a 3rd opinion on some surgery I had scheduled for next week and ended up cancelling the whole thing. Thank god I did get that 3rd opinion. You want to make sure you don't second guess after the fact. Since I didn't have a choice about the hyst, it made it easier to deal with. But, everyone afterwards will question why they did this. Hysterectomy is a major surgery. You will have a long time healing. Some heal quicker than others, but I was told by many on a great website for hysterectomy support that it takes a full year to really feel totally back to normal. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask..I learned more about hysts than I ever wanted to!!! On the other hand..the benefits of never having those periods again are pretty terrific! Please plan on 2 weeks of help. You won't be able to drive for that long or pick your childeren up..what if something happened that you needed to? You risk alot..see if family can take turns taking the kids..can you go stay with family? I live alone and all my family is out of state..I know how difficult it can be!!