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Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (uterus and ovaries)

I am going to have a total laparoscopic hysterectomy (uterus and ovaries) in about 2 weeks. 1) How long will I spend in the hospital? 2) What are the tricky tasks around the house that I might do out of habit, but really shouldn't? I'm guessing laundry and loading/unloading dishwasher...what else? 3) How soon after surgery do women start on hormone replacement?

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Your very welcome. Yes, there are different types of hormone therapy. This is only my opinion, but, if my Dr offered me Premarin I would not take it. Just my personal opinion. If she has already talked to you about estrogen then that's great. You may have to change the dose. Starting with a smaller dose and possibly upping it if your having any symptoms like hot flashes and such. I really think it would be a good idea for you and your Dr to decide on a hormone replacement before you have the surgery.
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Thank you for the information, remar! Greatly appreciated. You know, we've talked about hormone therapy, but no specifics. Although, she did mention that the estrogen in the therapy is a lower dose than even my body provides. Are there many different types of therapy?

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I'm thinking maybe 3 days in the hospital. This is something your Dr will let you know. It takes 6 weeks for recovery. No lifting, taking stairs or having sex. The first week home you really need to take things easy. No house cleaning at all. Not even the dish washer. Even though you will probably be feeling much better in a week or so you really need to stick to the 6 week recovery time because you had major surgery. I was started on hormones while still in the hospital and sent home with a script. Have you and your Dr discussed what kind of hormone therapy you will be on?
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