partial hysterectomy -- what to expect?

[Doofus]

What can I expect if I have a partial hysterectomy?  What is the recovery time/time out of work?  Can it be an outpatient procedure?

[ShawnP]

It depends if they are removing your organs vaginally or via a laperotomy.  My partial hyst was via laperotomy due to never having children and fibroid size.  I was in the hospital for 2 or 3 nights. I was off of work 3 weeks and had no problems. The most important thing is to get up and walking asap.  Once you do that, it's all down hill.  Keep a pillow on your stomach for coughing/sneezing/laughting...etc.  Now this is all based on my surgery type, so it will vary if it's vaginally.  Also, recovery period is different for everyone.  When is your surgery scheduled?

[Doofus]

Vaginally . . . I am waiting to have the surgery scheduled.

[ShawnP]

Well that's good.  I hear that is much better in the recovery department.  The lap isn't that bad, so I'm sure this won't either.  Hopefully others will chime in that have had your procedure and offer you sound advice.