Discharge Instructions Questionable

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Originally Posted by TSPiper Maybe they sent you the wrong discharge instructions?

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Maybe you should go for a second opinion. I would be very leery of a doctor that gave me those discharge instructions if they are the right ones. Does it say "Hysterectomy Discharge Instructions" at the top of the page?

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Originally Posted by TSPiper Maybe they sent you the wrong discharge instructions?

I totally think you are right... no way do they sound correct...

It says Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery at the top.

I have a phone consult tomorrow AM with the Doctor to have my questions answered. I plan to follow my body and all the info from you ladies. Thankfully, I'm blessed with a family that is willing and able to support me as I recover.

I am struggling with the idea that a total hysterectomy is considered minimally invasive!

"Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery" could be anything from a look see inside you to tubes being tied to a hysterectomy. I am glad that you are getting clarification from your doctor tomorrow. Having an organ removed is a lot different than simply having a look around on your insides.

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Originally Posted by Ussix06 It says Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery at the top. I am struggling with the idea that a total hysterectomy is considered minimally invasive!

I struggled with that same thought... and I still disagree with my physician that this is a breeze or easy.

I'm wondering if you got the wrong instructions also. My doctor told me that after my surgery I am to be on strict bedrest for three weeks total. She told me, and my husband, that if I followed the strict bed rest for three weeks that ultimately my healing would be optimal and I would have less problems in the long run. Driving can be anticipated at 5-6 weeks.

I know my surgery is going to be more complicated than most because she is calling in a second surgeon to assist. (And she TEACHES at a University how to do surgeries!)

As for the person that had DaVinci - I have heard AMAZING things about DaVInci post-op! Congratulations!!!

I agree with the others. That sounds like generic lap instructions not lap hyst instructions. I also have never heard of the hospital giving discharge instructions prior to discharge, or prior to the surgery. Weird.

Those are too similar to my tubal instructions. Surgery on Friday. Rest then work on Tuesday ...