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05-22-2012, 08:43 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 327
Hysterectomy: April 24th, 2012
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Greetings from China
Karla,
Thanks for writing, I'm two weeks ahead of you and still at home. Also had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I'm just shaking my head, I'm so sorry you are going through this. Please call your doctor and discuss your personal situation. I can't imagine being back at work after two weeks and I don't work with small active children. That is a lot.
Are you part of one of the recovery groups on the site? Talking with those who went through surgery during the same time is helpful too.
There are a few Hyster Sisters in our group who have posted that have recovered just like the literature says -- off pain meds in a few days, back to work in two weeks feeling well. But it appears based on posting only most of us are still in recovery.
A lot of us were mystified around week two why we were taking so long to recover in our discussion group. It's very confusing. But the support and wisdom of those who have been there is to take recovery seriously and that about six weeks is the most critical healing time. Many Sisters are as a matter of course given four-six to eight weeks to rest and heal.
Be your own best advocate and friend right now. Sometimes it's a lonely role as there is a lot of pressure from some to get well faster, but you definitely have those of us on the site to help support you.
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