Robotic assisted laparoscopic bilateral salpingo oophorectomy +

@gynosaur42 I love the suggestion of the pillow with the gel sacks that can be warmed or frozen. Thank you for sharing that.

Fortunately we already had someone cleaning for us when I had my hysterectomy in 2019. Although my partner was very supportive we have very different definitions and perceptions of what an organized and clean household means.

@frito123 I followed my doctor’s and the discharge instructions. I was told not to lift anything heavier than a grocery bag. That means different things to different people so I decided not do much lifting at all during those first weeks as I couldn’t often assess what was too heavy (more than 10 pounds).

What is the date for your surgery?

All, I've followed your threads re laparascopic hysterectomy. Did everyone go to the Mayo Clinic for this type of surgery?

@leeosteo I live in a rural area of Michigan and this type of surgery isn’t performed where I live. My gynecologist gave me a choice of being referring to the University of Michigan or Mayo Clinic. I chose Mayo Clinic and fortunately had an appointment with a GYNOncologist within a few days of the referral.

I know there are other members who went to Mayo Clinic however our members are from all over the world. I know of members in our Support Group who live Canada, in Northeastern U.S., the Pacific Northwest, California, Texas, and Southeastern U.S. and they had their medical closer to home.

Are you in the U.S.? Many of us went to an academic medical center where there is both clinical care and research and part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health-National Cancer Institute.

— NIH National Cancer Institute

— https://www.cancer.gov/research/infrastructure/cancer-centers/find

I had my laparoscopic complete hysterectomy at Mayo and stayed in a local hotel the night after surgery with my husband, daughter, and 28# dog. I had no trouble with the dog getting too close, but I think I used a pillow as a barrier sometimes too. I took the whole 6 weeks off from work, but probably could have gone back after 3 or 4 weeks. My staging ended up being IIIC euterine cancer, so the extra time off was very helpful for arranging consultations and researching my treatment options. I followed the 10# lifting rule. I was told that one possible complication in not doing so was incontinence. For reference, a gallon of milk or water weighs 8 pounds. I took Tylenol, ibuprofen and the few oxys that were prescribed. Best of luck to you!

naturegirl5, thanks for the cancer center info. I'm jumping ahead as I haven't had my hysterscopy/D&C yet. Fingers crossed its not an issue. I was curious where everyone went for robotic hysterectomy. I live in CT. My parents used to live in Phoenix and were patients of the Mayo Clinic for over 20 years. I really respect and appreciate all they care they received at the Mayo. It was a wonderful experience for them despite their medical issues.

@frito123, checking in. How did surgery go? How are you doing?

Thanks for asking, surgery went find, no cancer. Still very sore and not eating much

No cancer is fabulous news!!
Be patient with the healing process.

Trying to, just frustrating, not use to feeling lousy and sore constantly. Thanks for the advice

Good news !!

I had the same in April 2023, doing much better after 7-10 days. Overall had a very successful surgery and recovery.