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Minimum recovery time from hysterectomy.

From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 8 Apr 1999 15:05:31 -0500 (CDT)

I am 52 and still having regular periods, no symptoms of menopause. However, I have 2 fibroids, each appx. 7.5cm, and have 2 days of very heavy bleeding each month. My doctor is recommending hysterectomy - including ovaries because of my age. I am single and cannot be off work for the 4-6 weeks I am told is usually necessary for recovery. I think I can manage 2 weeks. Also, I commute 70 miles round trip and drive a stick with a fairly stiff clutch - will I be able to drive within 2 weeks?

My questions: With such large fibroids, am I a candidate for vaginal hysterectomy? Which type of surgery will allow me to return to work the earliest?

Thanks for any help you can give me. 

--
Anne V.



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