How big is the cut for hysterectomy?

Your uterus is removed through a six- to eight-inch-long incision in your abdomen. The incision is made either from your belly button to your pubic bone or across the top of your public hairline. The surgeon will use stitches or staples to close the incision.

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How big is incision for hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy Techniques. The surgeon removes your uterus through a six- to eight-inch-long incision in the abdomen. Your doctor might recommend this technique for: Removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes.

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Is a hysterectomy considered a big surgery?

A hysterectomy is a major operation. You can be in hospital for up to 5 days after surgery, and it can take about 6 to 8 weeks to fully recover. Recovery times can also vary depending on the type of hysterectomy.

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How long do you have to be on bed rest after a hysterectomy?

After your hysterectomy

The average recovery time for a vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy is 3 to 4 weeks. For an abdominal hysterectomy, recovery may take 5 to 6 weeks. It's important to look after yourself after your hysterectomy: Rest as much as possible for at least 2 weeks.

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What no one tells you about hysterectomy?

You Won't Necessarily Go Into Menopause

The myth about hysterectomy Streicher hears most often in her medical practice is that a woman will go into menopause afterward. You won't have periods, and can't get pregnant after your uterus is removed. But that doesn't necessarily mean menopause.

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What to expect with a hysterectomy

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What replaces the space after a hysterectomy?

What fills the empty space after a hysterectomy? After you have a hysterectomy, your other organs move to fill the space. Your small and large intestines mainly fill the space once occupied by your uterus.

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Can they remove fat during a hysterectomy?

Now women can simultaneously have hanging abdominal fat and skin removed (in a procedure known as a panniculectomy) to enhance their appearance, without an increased risk of complications.

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Why leave cervix during hysterectomy?

Leaving the cervix in place reduces the amount of time the patient is in surgery. While it used to be thought that a supracervical hysterectomy could reduce the likelihood of sexual dysfunction, recent studies have shown that there is no difference in this between total and supracervical hysterectomies.

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Do they sew you up after a hysterectomy?

After the womb and cervix have been removed, the incision will be sewn up. The operation usually takes about an hour to complete. A vaginal hysterectomy can either be carried out using: general anaesthetic – where you'll be unconscious during the procedure.

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Can you get a flat stomach after a hysterectomy?

Benefits of Deep Abdominal Exercises after Hysterectomy

There are many benefits to be gained from appropriate abdominal exercises after a hysterectomy including: Toning and flattening the appearance of the lower belly.

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How many hours does a hysterectomy surgery take?

The length of a hysterectomy operation depends upon many factors, but in general lasts between 2 and 5 hours.

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What position are you in during a hysterectomy?

Patient positioning: The patient must be placed in lithotomy with the legs spread apart in little ventral flexion. This position allows lateral movement of the uterine manipulator. The buttocks should be placed slightly above the edge of the operating table and this position facilitates uterine manipulation.

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Can I go back to work 2 weeks after hysterectomy?

You may return to work in 2-4 weeks if your job requires a lot of movement. Please contact your doctor if you need any return to work letters or medical leave paperwork to be completed. If you had a laparoscopic or robotic hysterectomy, you will have small incisions on your abdomen.

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What holds the bladder in place after a hysterectomy?

A pessary is a device that can be inserted into the vagina to support the bladder. Internal measurements of the vagina are taken to determine the size of pessary needed. When a pessary is used correctly, it is comfortable and stays in place.

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What holds organs in place after hysterectomy?

After a hysterectomy, it's even more important to take care of your pelvic floor—the hammock-like system of muscles that holds your pelvic organs firmly in place.

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What is one expected physical change after a hysterectomy?

After having a hysterectomy, you may wake up feeling tired and in some pain. This is normal after this type of surgery. You'll be given painkillers to help reduce any pain and discomfort.

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Which is more painful hysterectomy or C section?

Pain intensity, wish for more analgesics and most interference outcomes were significantly worse after CS compared with hysterectomies.

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How soon after hysterectomy can prolapse occur?

Hysterectomy and Prolapse

A prolapse can occur during the early stages of hysterectomy recovery or many years following their hysterectomy surgery.

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What is the average age for a hysterectomy?

About half a million hysterectomies are performed each year in the U.S. It is the second most common surgical procedure for women, after cesarean delivery (C-section). Most hysterectomies are performed between the ages of 40 and 50.

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Is it harder to lose weight after a hysterectomy?

Slower metabolism.

These three symptoms can make weight loss challenging, and many women first begin to notice some extra pounds around the waistline or belly fat after a hysterectomy.

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Why is it harder to lose weight after a hysterectomy?

If your ovaries are removed, entering menopause and the associated changes in hormone levels can also have an impact on your weight. A low mood is another potential side-effect of hysterectomy, which can lead to comfort eating and weight gain.

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