It has been 12 days since my surgery. I had a hysterectomy via robotic assisted laparoscopic, my Fallopian tubes were removed, a cystocele repair, a rectocele repair, a urethra sling and my bladder "tacked" back into place. So I have 4 - 1 inch incisions in my abdomen, and the rest was done vaginally. My doctor also did a cystoscopy to look into the bladder and confirmed I have interstitial cystitis as well.
I am wondering what a realistic recovery time is going to be and what I will experience during that time. I'm struggling to sleep at night. I've had 3 good nights since surgery and I feel so much better the next day. Last night was not a good night and I'm sore and achy. I am on 800 mg ibuprofen every 8 hours and pyridium every 8 hours. If I get behind on my medication, it takes a while to get feeling better again.
As I had so many procedures done, I am expecting my recovery to be different and possibly longer than if I had just had the hysterectomy. I've been told not to lift over 8 pounds. I got in trouble for walking 1200 steps in a day. So I am basically on the couch with occasional trips to the bathroom and kitchen.
Has anyone else had a similar experience? Any information would be helpful. Thank you!