Tell me about your hysterectomy for uterine prolapse

[Anonymous]

I'm already menopausal and haven't had a period in three years. I only have one ovary, so I'm all for having it removed as well.

Tell me about the surgery, recovery, or any other information you'd like to share. I have a screening for surgery at the end of the month.

TIA.

[Anonymous]

Dr Welgoss did mine at Inova Fairfax. I was scared. I was under for 5 or 6 hours. spent 24 hours in the hospital. Recovery was fine. I'm so glad I did it. No more prolapse.

[Anonymous]

I had a partial laparoscopic ten years ago at 46. Kept the ovaries. No issues. I think short-term recovery was faster than a more traditional method but long-term, I don’t know that it made much difference. I think I was out of completely out of commission for about a week. You should ask if there is any benefit to keeping the ovary in your situation.

[Anonymous]

2037 here, I kept my ovaries.

[Anonymous]

Laparoscopic four years ago. Very quick recovery. Honestly the best thing for me.

[Anonymous]

I just had my uterus, cervix and Fallopian tubes removed, pelvic floor lift and urethra mesh placement. It was done vaginally and laparoscopically by Dr. Welgoss at Inova Fairfax. He was absolutely amazing. I had 5 fibroids that sat on my bladder and caused a rectocele.

I feel like a new person in terms of no longer having to pee all the time.

There is a problem you need to be aware of. I developed a small pulmonary embolism. It can happen after this type of surgery. I followed the directions of taking it easy. Make sure you walk to keep your blood circulating. I am grateful to God that my embolism was small and did not kill me.

The only symptom I had of the embolism was that I developed a fever. Dr. Welgoss and his staff were so in tune with my care that they sent me back to the hospital right away when I told them I have a fever. Make sure you have a surgeon that is as awesome as he is.

Bottom line...have an amazing surgeon and walk as much as you can to keep from getting a blood clot.

I wish you the best!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just had my uterus, cervix and Fallopian tubes removed, pelvic floor lift and urethra mesh placement. It was done vaginally and laparoscopically by Dr. Welgoss at Inova Fairfax. He was absolutely amazing. I had 5 fibroids that sat on my bladder and caused a rectocele.

I feel like a new person in terms of no longer having to pee all the time.

There is a problem you need to be aware of. I developed a small pulmonary embolism. It can happen after this type of surgery. I followed the directions of taking it easy. Make sure you walk to keep your blood circulating. I am grateful to God that my embolism was small and did not kill me.

The only symptom I had of the embolism was that I developed a fever. Dr. Welgoss and his staff were so in tune with my care that they sent me back to the hospital right away when I told them I have a fever. Make sure you have a surgeon that is as awesome as he is.

Bottom line...have an amazing surgeon and walk as much as you can to keep from getting a blood clot.

I wish you the best!

OP, here. Thank you! I wasn't aware of the embolism risk.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, everyone, for sharing your responses.

I saw the surgeon and plan to have surgery whenever elective surgeries are an option, again. Luckily, mine is not prolapsed outside my body or impacting my day to day life, so I can wait until later this year.

-OP