How many days rest is required after fibroid surgery?

Most women feel better within the first week following surgery; however, do not lift, push or pull any heavy objects for a few weeks. Do not resume sexual intercourse until your doctor says it is OK. Full recovery takes about four to six weeks to allow for internal healing.

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How long after myomectomy can I walk?

After two weeks, aim to walk for about 10 minutes every day, unless advised otherwise by your doctor. Depending on the type of surgery, you can return to work within two to six weeks (abdominal myomectomy takes the longest recovery time).

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What to experience after fibroid surgery?

After surgery, you may feel some pain in your belly for several days. Your belly may also be swollen. You may have a change in your bowel movements for a few days. And you may have some cramping for the first week.

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What should I avoid after fibroid surgery?

Avoid strenuous activities, such as biking, jogging, weightlifting, and aerobic exercise, for 4 to 6 weeks. You may shower. Pat the incision dry when you are done. Do not take a bath for the first week after surgery or until your doctor tells you it is okay.

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What not to eat after fibroid surgery?

5 Foods You Should Not Eat After A Fibroid Surgery
  • Dairy Products. Dairy Products – Fibroid Surgery Recovery Diet. ...
  • Red Meat. Red Meat – Fibroid Surgery Recovery Diet. ...
  • Saturated Fats. Saturated Fats – Fibroid Surgery Recovery Diet. ...
  • High Salt Intake. High Salt Intake – Diet After Myomectomy. ...
  • Caffeinated Drinks.

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Can I drive 2 weeks after myomectomy?

Driving. You should be able to drive again when you feel able to concentrate fully and can do an emergency stop comfortably: usually about 4 weeks after the operation if you have had a cut to your tummy, earlier if keyhole surgery.

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Do you lose weight after fibroid surgery?

Women always ask me if they'll lose weight after having UFE and the answer is you'll probably shed unwanted pounds if you treat your fibroids. If you have fibroids, you are most likely carrying extra weight. Eliminating the fibroids or shrinking them with UFE can often lead to weight loss.

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Is fibroid surgery a major surgery?

Also known as an "open" myomectomy, an abdominal myomectomy is a major surgical procedure. It involves making an incision through the skin on the lower abdomen, known as a "bikini cut," and removing the fibroids from the wall of the uterus.

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How many hours is fibroid removal surgery?

Laparoscopic myomectomy can take two to four hours, based on the number of fibroids and their size. You can go home the same day or spend a night in the hospital, depending on how you feel after the procedure. Overall recovery is about two to four weeks.

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What are the side effects of fibroid surgery?

Risks include bleeding, infection, and scar tissue. Cutting into the uterus to take out just the fibroids could cause a problem with how the uterus works in a future pregnancy. Pelvic pain that you had before either surgery may not get better.

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What not to do after myomectomy surgery?

Avoid strenuous activities, such as biking, jogging, weightlifting, and aerobic exercise, for 4 to 6 weeks. You may shower. Pat the incision dry when you are done. Do not take a bath for the first week after surgery or until your doctor tells you it is okay.

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How do I prepare my body for fibroid surgery?

Fibroid Treatment Preparation List
  1. Approximately a week or two before the surgery ask you Doctor if it is ok to take vitamins or herbal sport drinks (certain vitamins, herbs, etc. ...
  2. Purchase a sports bottle with a flexible straw to hold ice and fluids.
  3. Vacuum and/or clean the floors before the surgery.

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Is fibroid surgery painful?

Most people who have fibroid removal surgery have no serious complications, but they may experience pain or bleeding following surgery and will need time to recover.

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How big is a 10 cm fibroid?

Small fibroid – less than 1-5 cms in length (Size of a pea to a cherry) Medium fibroid – 5cms -10cms (size of a plum to a large orange) Large fibroid – 10cms or more (Size of a grapefruit and above)

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How long do you bleed after fibroid surgery?

It is normal to have vaginal bleeding and discharge for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. The discharge and bleeding should gradually decrease. For 6 weeks after surgery, you need to avoid strenuous exercise, lifting heavy objects, and sexual activity.

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How soon can I go back to work after a myomectomy?

Recovery after abdominal myomectomy takes four to six weeks. During this time, avoid heavy lifting or any type of strenuous activity. Depending on your job, you may need to take four to eight weeks off work.

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Is chicken good for fibroids?

Worst Foods For Fibroids

They contain and elevated estrogen. Eliminating them may help you better regulate your estrogen levels. Be sure to trim fat from turkey and chicken, as it could boost estrogen levels as well.

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Is myomectomy same as C section?

Serosal myomectomy is the removal of the leiomyomas as in abdominal or laparoscopic myomectomy where incisions were made on the surface of the uterus. The only difference is the enlarged and well-vascularized uterus during cesarean section.

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Are you awake during fibroid surgery?

Many women get uterine fibroids, noncancerous growths in the uterus that develop in the childbearing years. If you require surgery to remove fibroids, you'll likely be given general anesthesia and will be asleep during the procedure.

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How do you sleep after a myomectomy?

You will want to get plenty of rest after your myomectomy procedure. Your abdomen or stomach area may be swollen or tender for several days to weeks, depending on the type of procedure you have had. Your doctor may suggest sleeping on your back or using a pillow or wedge to sleep on your side to increase your comfort.

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What is the best food after fibroid surgery?

These include any whole grain product such as whole wheat bread, pasta, beans, vegetables and fruit. During the six week recovery period after surgery, choose light brown or white breads, cook vegetables and keep servings sizes to ½ cup per meal, and peel raw fruit or used canned versions instead.

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Can you climb stairs after myomectomy?

It is OK to climb stairs within a few days as long as accompanied. By the end of the first week following surgery you should be able to do this by yourself. Wound Care: The small incisions are usually closed with absorbable sutures, these fall out within a week or two.

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Do I need to shave before myomectomy?

To reduce the risk of surgical site infection, please follow these important guidelines: 1. Do not shave or wax any area on your body for a week before surgery (legs, bikini, underarms, etc.). Shaving can nick the skin and increase the risk of wound infection.

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Are muscles cut during myomectomy?

A myomectomy performed through open surgery requires a large incision into the patient's abdomen, cutting through layers of skin and muscle in order to reach the affected area.

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What is the success rate of fibroid surgery?

Uterine fibroid embolization is a very effective procedure with an approximate success rate of 85%. Most individuals who undergo the procedure have a dramatic improvement in their symptoms and a decrease in size of their uterine fibroids.

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