Guest guest Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Hi everyone. I have scheduled my myomectomy for April 8. I’m not thrilled about having it but I want to be pain-free finally. My question is for those who have had this procedure, how long was your recovery? I know each person is different but this will give me a norm. Thanks and hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Hi ..my over all recovery was about 6 weeks, i was back to my normal self a, back to work ect..the only thing that bothered me was i got tired very easily.. Good luck on your upcoming surgery! Friedlander BF19@...> wrote: Hi everyone. I have scheduled my myomectomy for April 8. I’m not thrilled about having it but I want to be pain-free finally. My question is for those who have had this procedure, how long was your recovery? I know each person is different but this will give me a norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Hi , I am 11 days post abdominal myo right now and I feel good, although I get tired easily. I am in no pain and haven't been for about a week. I can tell that something was done in the incision area (mine is vertical), but it's not painful. I am walking fine, going up and down stairs is fine, bending over is ok, getting in & out of bed isn't a problem, etc. My challenges are that I can't lift anything heavier than my pocketbook (including my 14 month old daughter) and haven't gotten the go ahead to drive yet, although I expect to later this week. I was told it was because of the narcotics, but when I told my Dr. I'm not taking any narcotics, she said I shouldn't drive for 2 weeks. I think you will find that your recovery is better than you anticipated, although you will probably not be 100% back to normal for 4-8 weeks or so. Good luck to you. The anticipation of the surgery & recovery is much worse than the actual surgery & recovery. Take Care, Cindy >I have scheduled my myomectomy for April 8. > My question is for those who have had this procedure, how long was your recovery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Hi I had an abdominal myomectomy done February 19th and have to second what was said here. The anticipation of it was the most nerve wracking thing for me. I am up and about walking stairs, doing laundry etc almost back to my normal routine. I took three weeks off from work and am bored stiff right now but have not been release to drive or go back to work yet. My post op appointment is Friday. I am still taking pain meds but only to sleep comfortably at night. I would say the most painful thing is initially getting up after surgery. But you'll get better the more you walk around. If you have any other questions I'm here. And thanks to everyone out there that helped me with their reassurance and answers. > >I have scheduled my myomectomy for April 8. > > My question is for those who have had this procedure, how long was your recovery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Hi Cindy Has your swelling subsided yet? I am 12 days post and mine hasn't. Do you know what the statistics are of them growing back? Thx Fran > Hi , > I am 11 days post abdominal myo right now and I feel good, although I > get tired easily. I am in no pain and haven't been for about a > week. I can tell that something was done in the incision area (mine > is vertical), but it's not painful. > > I am walking fine, going up and down stairs is fine, bending over is > ok, getting in & out of bed isn't a problem, etc. My challenges are > that I can't lift anything heavier than my pocketbook (including my > 14 month old daughter) and haven't gotten the go ahead to drive yet, > although I expect to later this week. I was told it was because of > the narcotics, but when I told my Dr. I'm not taking any narcotics, > she said I shouldn't drive for 2 weeks. > > I think you will find that your recovery is better than you > anticipated, although you will probably not be 100% back to normal > for 4-8 weeks or so. > > Good luck to you. The anticipation of the surgery & recovery is much > worse than the actual surgery & recovery. > > Take Care, > Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Hi Cindy Has your swelling subsided yet? I am 12 days post and mine hasn't. Do you know what the statistics are of them growing back? Thx Fran > Hi , > I am 11 days post abdominal myo right now and I feel good, although I > get tired easily. I am in no pain and haven't been for about a > week. I can tell that something was done in the incision area (mine > is vertical), but it's not painful. > > I am walking fine, going up and down stairs is fine, bending over is > ok, getting in & out of bed isn't a problem, etc. My challenges are > that I can't lift anything heavier than my pocketbook (including my > 14 month old daughter) and haven't gotten the go ahead to drive yet, > although I expect to later this week. I was told it was because of > the narcotics, but when I told my Dr. I'm not taking any narcotics, > she said I shouldn't drive for 2 weeks. > > I think you will find that your recovery is better than you > anticipated, although you will probably not be 100% back to normal > for 4-8 weeks or so. > > Good luck to you. The anticipation of the surgery & recovery is much > worse than the actual surgery & recovery. > > Take Care, > Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Hi Fran, I'm now 18 days post myo & it's hard to say if the swelling has subsided - I never lost all of my weight after my daughter was born (still have 25 lbs. to lose) so I still have a belly. I'd say it's probably still swolen a little although it doesn't hurt. I have only been able to wear one pair of 'regular' pants since the surgery - the others are uncomfortable around the waist. I do seem to have gained a few pounds since my surgery but I think that's because my parents have been staying with us and my Mom is an excellent cook! ) I don't think it's possible for a fibroid that's been removed to grow back, but it is possible for new ones to grow. I think it's somewhere in the neighborhood of 50% of women who have myos will develop new fibroids, but it doesn't mean that the new ones will be problematic. Remember that there are thousands of women with fibroids that never cause problems and never require treatment (and I'm sure thousands more who never know they have them). Take care & I hope the rest of your recovery is speedy! ~Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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