How long will I be in hospital?

nh_user_593092 · January 28, 2015, 9:04pm

hi everyone,

I'm new to the group. Hope you're all ok.

i am going to have an abdominal hysterectomy on 5th feb.

how long will I be in hospital? I'm 36 years old.

thanks xxx

nh_user_593085 · January 28, 2015, 9:11pm

Hi Vicky

My name is Teresa and I am also new to this site.I am going to have a abdominal hysterectomy on April 7th and I have been told that I will be in for about 3 or 4 days.

I have a book about a recovery plan and there are several things listed like a daily program that you have have to tick off when you have done it.I think the sooner you can walk and depending on the pain and complications you could be out quicker.

anon53727290 · January 28, 2015, 9:14pm

Hi Vicky I am also going in on 5th Feb for my total abdominal. They told me at the pre op that I may be out on Sunday but no guarantee. Good luck with yours xxx

nh_user_593092 · January 28, 2015, 9:15pm

Hiya my lovely,

thanks for info. I was told 2 days, but I think that's for a vaginal hysterectomy? I was sent a book with do's and donts and I'm well prepared.

Xxx

nh_user_593092 · January 28, 2015, 9:18pm

Hi Shelley,

thanks for replying.

i can't wait to get it done and get my life back.

Will miss my babies though, but they'll be in good hands with their daddy 😆 xx

good luck to you xxx

nh_user_593085 · January 28, 2015, 9:21pm

Hi Vicky,

2 days would be a nice thought but I think it will be longer. Can I advise you to read the book called 101 handy hints to to happy Hysterectomy.it has helped me a lot.I have already started to buy the little extras like the peppermint tea and the constipation tablets.It is surprising what you learn

Teresa

xxx

nh_user_540070 · January 28, 2015, 9:48pm

Hi Vicky, I'm in for my TAH tomorrow! rolleyes (Thurs 29th Jan) and have been told that if all goes well I should be home by Saturday xx

nh_user_593092 · January 28, 2015, 9:50pm

Wow, it sounds so quick.

I was in for 5 days with my cesarean sections!!!

good luck chick x

nh_user_593085 · January 28, 2015, 9:50pm

How long have you been told that the recovery time should be and do you work at the moment?

nh_user_593092 · January 28, 2015, 9:52pm

They said 8 weeks recovery. I'm a housewife and mammy. Xx

nh_user_540070 · January 28, 2015, 9:52pm

Yes LOL I think I was in longer with my C Section too!! But not going to complain about being let out for good behaviour! x

nh_user_593092 · January 28, 2015, 9:54pm

It'll be like a mini break for us lol x

nh_user_540070 · January 28, 2015, 9:55pm

Recovery time minimum of 6 weeks and could possibly return to work after 8 BUT only if I am offered a phased return to light duties...I have a physical job looking after special needs adults so lots of pushing of heavy wheelchairs, bending, stretching etc, so my pre op nurse was very firm that I am not to return to that before at the very least 3 months and light duties would be office work x

nh_user_540070 · January 28, 2015, 9:56pm

Hmmm not sure it's my kind of holiday!! LOL x

nh_user_593092 · January 28, 2015, 9:57pm

Take it easy doll. I wonder if they offer manicures lol x

nh_user_540070 · January 28, 2015, 9:57pm

I rather fancied a tummy tuck myself wink x

nh_user_593092 · January 28, 2015, 9:59pm

Haha. And further north for a boob job x

nh_user_540070 · January 28, 2015, 10:04pm

smile x

anon53727290 · January 28, 2015, 10:09pm

Hi, I had both ovaries out in November and recovery schedule was similar to hysterectomy, I was told to think of first 3 weeks as ' extended hospital time'. No lifting anything heavier than a bag of sugar for 3 weeks (watch out for things like bottles of milk.. Even a 2 pint bottle pulled!). Not being able to drive for 5 weeks was also interesting! Good luck with surgery, wishing you a speedy recovery.

nh_user_593092 · January 28, 2015, 10:11pm

Thank you.

how long were you in for? X