Hysterectomy Tips!

Hysterectomy Tips! Check Out This Article.

Here's a nice article on:  10 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Hysterectomy

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Here are a few more tips regarding the hysterectomy procedure and what we see after the surgery. Did you know that we treat patients after all types of GYN surgeries (after 6-8 weeks post-op and with surgeon clearance) to ensure the best recovery and postoperative outcomes? 

Additional Tips:
1. If you wake up from a hysterectomy (other other GYN) surgery with a NEW, severe pain that does not go away, this is a red flag. In rare cases, there can be surgical materials (sutures, staples, mesh, etc) accidentally placed through or near nerves. This is something that needs to be addressed - possibly even with another surgery to remove it. 
2. If you notice significant leg numbness or weakness after surgery, you may have had a lot of  compression or stretch on a nerve during the surgical positioning. A pelvic PT can help with this recovery (and time).
3. There are new surgical tools being invented right now to possibly decrease the "morcellation effect." One of the leading physicians for this is Dr. Hoyte. If you have concerns, you may want to read more or wait until the new safeguards are implemented (still needs FDA approval). http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/hospitals-adjust-hysterectomy-surgeries-after-fda-warning/2183404

If you have any more questions, feel free to leave a comment or contact us!