WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1999: Re: after laparotomy

Re: after laparotomy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 May 1999 12:48:53 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 1 May 1999, silvio wrote: >
>I'd like to know how much recovery time is needed after having a laparotomy done how long would I be required to have bed rest. I am planning a trip across the ocean soon after and need to how soon after the surgery I'd be able to fly out and how long I can stay away before reqiring some kind of post surgery check-up.
>I was told my incision would be about 4-5 inches and my largest fibroid is about 4-5 cm and located in the fundus, while the others are a bit smaller and located either on the outside of the uterine wall or somewhere where removal won't be difficult. How long after leaving the hospital can I expect to wait before going back to normal life?I also want to get pregnant soon after and would like to know how long of a wait I have before I can start to conceive again.
>One other question: What effect will the surgery have on my menstrual cycle, ie.if I have surgery about two weeks prior to my next period, will the following period still come as scheduled or will it get thrown off. I have a normal 28 day cycle.
>I would appreciate any help since I don't want to keep calling up my doctor. Thanx
>Cleo

Your doctor should be the one to answer these pointed questions about the care he/she is providing. If it pertains to you,keep calling your doctor. My patients call me.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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