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Urogynecology (Expert Forum)
post surgery guidelines
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine
Tampa - FL
Questions in the Urogynecology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with USF Health. Topics covered include overactive bladders, bladder pain, fallen/drooping bladder, bowel urgency, bowel prolapse, cystitis, incontinence, pain with intercourse, rectal prolapse, surgery, urinary urgency, and uterine prolapse.
post surgery guidelines
by rjc61, Apr 12, 2007 12:00AM
What is the recovery time (off work) for posterior colporrhaphy and perineorrhaphy. I am 45 years old, with no other health problems and 10 years post-hysterectomy. I work as a secretary and sit 8 hours a day.
Doctor's Answer
by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Apr 18, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 18, 2007 12:00AM
I usually tell my patients to expect to be out for 6 weeks, but that is my outside limit and includes abdominal surgery.
For your planned surgery, I think 4 weeks might be more realistic if your surgery is uncomplicated. Remember, that your bottom will be sore for 2-3 weeks, so you may not be able to sit for long periods of time initially.
For your planned surgery, I think 4 weeks might be more realistic if your surgery is uncomplicated. Remember, that your bottom will be sore for 2-3 weeks, so you may not be able to sit for long periods of time initially.
