daVinci Hysterectomy Testimonials

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• After the Hysterectomy

  After you recover from your hysterectomy, you may feel better than you have in a long time. An active, healthy lifestyle and regular medical care can help you continue to feel good.

  The small incisions from your robotic-assisted surgery may heal much faster than an incision created during open surgery hysterectomy. Although individual results will vary, some patients report a return to normal daily activities without any pain or discomfort within 1-2 weeks.

  Being Intimate

  After a hysterectomy, sex can be as pleasurable as it was before. Follow your surgeon’s instructions on when you can resume having intercourse. This is usually within 4–8 weeks after the procedure. Other types of sexual activity may be possible sooner. If you experience vaginal dryness during sex, use a lubricant. Be aware that a hysterectomy prevents pregnancy but does not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases. If you have any concerns, discuss them with your partner and your doctor.

  Being Aware of Your Emotions

  After a hysterectomy, you may feel relieved to be free of symptoms. You may also feel sad about the changes in your body. If your ovaries were removed, you may go through some natural mood swings as your hormones adjust. Note how you are feeling from day to day. Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about emotions you are feeling.

  Ongoing Healthcare Regular physical exams help to ensure your general health and well-being.

  You will continue to need routine breast exams and pelvic exams. This includes Pap tests.

  If you’re taking HT (Hormone Therapy), you will need follow-up visits with your doctor to fine-tune your dosage.

  What to Know About Hormone Therapy

  Hormone therapy (HT) is medication to replace the hormones made by your ovaries. It may be advised if your ovaries are removed and you have not yet gone through natural menopause. HT helps decrease hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms of menopause. It may help reduce bone loss and lessen your risk of developing osteoporosis. But HT may also increase the risk of certain types of health problems in some women. Discuss the pros and cons of HT with your doctor.

• Patient Stories

  On daVinciSurgery.com, you can read all about the da Vinci Surgical System, the medical conditions surgeons have used it to treat and how da Vinci Surgery compares to other forms of treatment. But nothing will provide you as rich an understanding of what a da Vinci Surgery experience is like as hearing directly from da Vinci patients themselves. On daVinciStories.com, you can browse all patient stories, flip through highlighted stories, watch video testimonials or search for specific stories that may match your own circumstances.