how long does it take to get over a hysterectomy?
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It takes about 6 to 8 weeks to fully recover after having an abdominal hysterectomy. Recovery times are often shorter after a vaginal or laparoscopy hysterectomy. During this time, you should rest as much as possible and not lift anything heavy, such as bags of shopping.
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Option 4 - a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) - this means the whole operation is performed by keyhole. After TLH, if there are no complications, patients usually stay in hospital for 24-48 hours and they are back to work after 2-6 weeks.
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Conclusion. In this study, mood symptoms continued to improve after the final menstrual period or hysterectomy for all women. Women who undergo a hysterectomy with or without bilateral oophorectomy in midlife do not experience more negative mood symptoms in the years after surgery.
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Full recovery takes about two weeks to allow for internal healing. Some women have vaginal bleeding for a month after surgery. This is normal. Your cycle may be off a few weeks, and once it returns to normal, you may have heavier bleeding and more discomfort than usual.
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Many people do not feel they have “returned to normal” for at least 4-6 months after the operation. It may take longer if there have been complications.
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How long it takes for recovery depends on the extent of the surgery. Recovery may take a few days. It may take up to 3 to 5 days to feel completely back to normal. Patients should refrain from activities that increase heart rate or blood pressure such as running, exercising, weight lifting, or other similar activities.
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Recovery after vaginal hysterectomy is shorter and less painful than it is after an abdominal hysterectomy. A full recovery might take three to four weeks. Even if you feel recovered, don't lift anything heavy — more than 20 pounds (9.1 kilograms) — or have vaginal intercourse until six weeks after surgery.
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In general women take 4-6 weeks off work to recover from a hysterectomy. The first weeks back at work are often very tiring, much more than a woman expects. If you are able to arrange it, it is a good idea to work a shorter week or shorter days for the first week or two. After that you will find you are back to normal.
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Restrictions on lifting are generally recommended for six weeks after a major abdominal or vaginal surgery (eg, hysterectomy) and for one or two weeks after procedures with smaller incisions (eg, laparoscopy).
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Most women will stay in hospital for 2-4 days after an abdominal hysterectomy and 1-3 days after a laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy. Your surgeon will usually be able to advise you before your surgery when you will probably be able to go home.
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A hysterectomy typically is performed under general anesthesia, so you won't be awake during the surgery. The procedure itself generally lasts about one to two hours, although you'll spend some time beforehand getting ready to go into the operating room.
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It's important to note that, since every woman's body is unique, there is no exact timeline for recovery. However, most surgeons agree that a full recovery can take on average six weeks or so, and women may notice that they feel perfectly fine after about a week.
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There is a chance that a hysterectomy may cause injury to organs, nerves, or blood vessels, which may also cause bleeding. Some people experience little or no bleeding immediately after the operation, and then around 10 days later, have a sudden rush of fluid or old blood. This type of bleeding should stop quickly.
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After a hysterectomy, you'll experience some vaginal bleeding and discharge. This will be less discharge than during a period, but it may last up to 6 weeks. Visit your GP if you experience heavy vaginal bleeding, start passing blood clots or have a strong-smelling discharge.
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A laparoscopic hysterectomy is usually done as an outpatient procedure whereas an abdominal hysterectomy usually requires a 2-3 day hospital stay. The recovery period for this laparoscopic procedure is 1-2 weeks, compared to 4-6 weeks after an abdominal hysterectomy.
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After a laparoscopy, it usually takes about 1 week. After a mini-laparotomy, it usually takes 1 to 3 weeks.
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For this procedure,your surgeon makes a cut in your lower belly and removes your fibroids. After abdominal myomectomy, you'll stay in the hospital for one to three days. Complete recovery takes 2 to 6 weeks.