i am having surgery on fibroid what to expect?
Friday, December 4th, 2009 at
2:43 am
i going to have surgery to get rid or fibroids,i want to have more kids plus my menstrual is at an unbelievable heavy flow,causing me to be anemic. I am going to be cut,similiar to a cesarean,what should i expect in regards of pain and healing?
Filed under: Fibroids Removal
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Good luck. Why are they doing a laparotomy versus a less invasive laparoscopy? Laparoscopy is safer, confers a quicker healing time and can be used to perform virtually any pelvic surgery if the surgeon knows what he or she is doing. In any event, you can expect to have pain for upwards of at least a week thereafter. The healing process is a lengthy one; even if you feel better, there is still healing going on inside. Activities will likely be limited by your doc (restrictions on exercise, lifting, sex, etc. etc.) until he or she deems permissible in your own case. There may be some vaginal bleeding the first day or so; it is normal, but if it is bright red and excessive, or accompanied by fever, cramping, etc., you should definitely let your doc know immediately. You will be given something for pain; take it. The important thing is to heal and allow your body to rest after surgery. You may feel as if you have an irritated bladder afterwards from the catheter; this should dissipate in a day or so. Light foods like broths and soups are good to have on hand, as are high waisted/loose pants or even dresses…you will have at the very least one incision that you will not want bothered by the waist of jeans or sweats. Showering and bandage changes will be dictated by your doc. Once you have healed up, you will be glad the fibroid has been treated…your anemia will reverse and you will feel better overall. Good luck.