5 Key Things NOT To Do After A Hysterectomy 

This was me. Full abdominal hysterectomy to remove a 1kg fibroid 6 months ago. I was told it was the size of a 24 week fetus. Was in a world of pain for the first few days. Got the all clear 6 weeks post op and was back to caring for my disabled 12-year-old who has limited mobility. My husband did as much of the heavy lifting as he could but when he was at work it was up to me. I’m now 6 months post op and my mid section still feels a bit numb and distended. 😢 It feels like a long, slow road to recovery.

I had a vaginal hysterectomy 10 days ago and it feels like I did not have surgery! No pain meds needed.

Recently had vaginal hysterectomy with major prolapse repair surgery 4 weeks ago and wanted to know how to go about beginning exercising it’s hard to find someone that is experienced in this area to do it correctly thank you so much for your help and guidance this was a wonderful video

Thank you so much 🙌🏻💪🏼 this was so helpful

Thank you so much for your time and input! I am three weeks in recovery after laproscopic hysterectomy. Dealing with a very complicated uti and on the second course of antibiotics. After surgery I have had really bad nausea and finally today I got some Zofran until I can get over this recovery. Looking forward to being able to meditate, do yoga, etc on my yoga mat. I am a manual wheelchair user and my health is very complicated. I wish you all the best.

Thank you so much for your sharing knowledge 🙏

So glad to see this. I have a hard time finding videos with info I'm looking for. This helped a lot

Thank you😊

Great video! Hello I had an LAVH 4 weeks ago. I have been walking on the treadmill since day 2, and gradually been increasing the time of my walks. I understand everything that you have mentioned. I would like to know what you think about walking with an incline. I am trying to make walking (since that is the only activity that I can do) a bit more challenging without causing any injury.

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Thanks a lot v informative video plz keep sharing more videos

I had a partial abdominal hestroctomy 10 days ago what activities can i do 😢😢

I am scheduled for a vaginal hysterectomy in 3 weeks. I getting in the gym before to increase muscles in hopes of a better recovery. I have several prolapses and need to diligent on my pelvic floor. Thank you for sharing your professional know.

I'm looking for the limitations for mom activities like: At how many weeks post-off can a mom take the risk of needing to run after their toddler who darts off in the parking lot? when can she push a shopping cart with 80 pounds of kids and groceries? When can she go on a 4-mile hike with hills, etc? How can she lift a laundry basket without popping her ligaments that were just sewn back on? What exercises are best prior to a hystorectomy?

11:01 I had a laparoscopy hysterectomy 5 weeks ago .. I am looking for the right exercises to get back in shape. Does Pilates / yoga beginner is a good start? After 8 weeks recovery? At the moment I am walking 1 hour every day if I can . Some days I feel very tired …

hi dr,i had a fibroid weigh about 13cm and had it removed on monday 24 am resting right now not to much pain .wat are ur advice for me plz

8:04 How about spinning on a stationary bike? My gym has recumbent bikes. As of the date of this post, I am eight weeks out of my hysterectomy with cervix, both fallopian tubes and both ovaries removed due to a large ovarian tumor that was benign. I was post menopausal when I had the procedure done. The technique my doctor used was the robotic assisted laparoscopic method. Thanks for your help. By the way, my doctor cleared me to start exercising again about 1 to 2 weeks ago at my last post op appointment.

I had bilateral hysterectomy on the 1st March 2024, I’m resting at home, doing light exercises, hanging clothes, walking around the house etc.

I’m just over 3 weeks post op I had a hysterectomy on 18th December 2023, removed the uterus, tubes and ovaries and I think the cervix. It was set to be Laparoscopic and it did start out as that but as soon as they got in the Surgeon had to cut through a mass of scarring and adhesions to even see the uterus. I’ve always thought I had endometriosis and I’m sure that’s caused many adhesions plus in 1996 my appendix burst with Peritonitis and Gangrene and I had no antibiotics after the surgery. I quickly found I had massive adhesions which fused my bowel, bladder and uterus together and in 1999 I had my first laparotomy to strip them out, from navel to pubic bone. So back to this December just gone, the surgeon stripped out the adhesions,removed all the hysterectomy bits and just as he was about to close he noticed a small perforation of the bowel. So a General Surgeon was bleeped and I had my second laparotomy he spent several hours stripping out a complete mass of adhesions and scarring and they checked every inch of the bowel to ensure there was no other wound. I came round in the recovery suite to a sea of worried faces looking down at me. They told me what had happened briefly but because I was only at a gynaecology unit they needed to transfer me by ambulance to the nearest major hospital to Critical Care. The Paramedics took great care and said I wasn’t to worry but they would be going fast and on blue lights and sirens. I must have looked worried because the nurse who was coming too said, oh don’t worry they’re just doing that because it’s rush hour. Rush hour? I went into surgery at 12oclock lunchtime… I’d had a 5 hour surgery . I spent 5 days in Critical Care and then two days on the ward before coming home in time for Christmas. 10 days post op the District Nurses came to take the staples out.ll I lost count after 25! Unfortunately the wound started to open up a bit and was oozing rather a lot. I already knew I had a urine infection as I have bladder problems and often get infections so knew the signs. They felt the wound might be infected but it needed looking at in case it needed stitches. The Gynaecologist I saw felt it was ok to leave it alone but to be redressed and checked daily by the District Nurse and they’d see me in a week. The one thing I was struggling with was opening my bowels, I have IBS so it’s often a struggle but they said use the La I do sachets we don’t want you straining at all not even a bit. So I’ve been taking a sachet a day nd was going nicely but for some reason I’ve not been able to go now since Tuesday night when I last went. I’ve tried all my usual tricks, glycerin suppositories eating chocolate, using my “squatty potty step”….it’s usually great at working I recommend it to anyone you can get it from Amazon! Nothings working the Nurse today suggested taking two sachets which I’m a bit loathe to do as it can give you tummy ache and I’ve got enough of that right now. If anyone else has struggled like this and has any tips I’d be grateful, right now I’d stand on my head if I thought it would help!!

I’m 7 days post surgery. I had a total including cervix done laparoscopic and vaginally. I am injecting blood thinners every morning for 2 weeks. I was doing well. Except for the gas pains! Only took pain meds day of surgery and for 2 days . I had also stopped bleeding after 2 days. Well, today, I started bleeding with abdominal pain that feels like severe cramps.The amount of blood is increasing, but not a crazy amount yet, but the pain is concerning. I’ve been very careful not to bend over, etc.. I’m a bit frustrated. If not better tomorrow, I’m making the call.

Hi Dr. Dawn, Thank you for all the info. I just had a vaginal hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. I would like to start Muay Thai again around the 6 week mark. Is this wise or should I start something more simple then start Muay Thai later like in 3 months? Thank you

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I’m 2 months post op from an open abdominal hysterectomy. I’ve been cleared but I’m so nervous. I still don’t feel 100%. I want to start doing something light to build up my stamina and energy again.

Hello Dr. Dawn! I just had a total abdominal hysterectomy on March 20th. But developed vesicovaginal fistula. I started walking for 20-30 mins , 3-4x a week since April 17th. Started upper body exercises without weights today. May I already reintroduce biking & yoga or pilates? But avoid the planks as you mentioned. Thank you for your highly insightful video! :)

I am hoping I can do uphill hiking and squats for hiking. Thats all I care about. I will need to find a pelvic floor therapist.

How do you recover when your wheelchair bound? Any suggestions? I haven’t had mine yet because everyone talks about walking afterwards to reduce blood clots and I am a little hesitant to move forward.

I had an abdominal partial hysterectomy also I had issues because of previous surgery my bowels and bladder pace to my uterus been 3 months now and I'm still in pain can you give me some kind of explanation after how long I would take to recover

Will you be coming out with exercises TO DO…I’m 9 years post lap total …any worries I should be concerned of

is hip hinging different than squatting? I have been using hip hinging with legs apart and bending to pick up things. I didnt consider hip hinging to be squatting

What about for those that are obese? Is my weight putting extra pressure on pelvic floor? I just had a robotic hysterectomy with vag cuff and am terrified of it breaking open. I love running and was running 3x a week prior to surgery. It doesn’t seem to matter that I’m active because I have a lot of trouble losing weight so I basically exercise for the boost it gives me mentally and how my body feels. I’m just really nervous about doing anything here in 6-8 weeks when I am given the go ahead to start working out. I have been walking daily since surgery but only .5 mile a day.

I'm having a total laparoscopic hysterectomy on April 22nd. I go in for my blood work pre anesthesia appointment today. I am a little nervous

After total hysterectomy (TABHSO) how many months we can lift heavy things.

After having a open surgery, about when will be okay to begin strength training with weights?

Would you please explain more about potential bladder issues after hystoractomy?

Hi doctor, I had partial hysterectomy in 2021 but upto now am still experiencing the pain, and operation scar is paining inside. What might be the problem.

Hey Dr. Dawn, just a question, when do you see patients start going back to regular planks and crunches? I had a laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy two weeks ago and I know I’m no where near being able to start them, but I would like to know when people who were doing them every day before their surgery and who are quite active can maybe expect to start easing back into doing them again.

Hello doc! I had my hysterectomy a month ago. I am doing well. Have a question that what happens to the space where the uterus was l located. How is it filled?

I had TLH surgery 15 days back, how many times can I use steps for a day as I am in duplex house please suggest madam

Hello Doctor. 18 mos ago I undergo hysterectomy. Is it ok to go to the gym Now?

I will under go a total hysterectomy in 10 days. I am preparing myself and would love all the info possible.

Mine was done 2013 due flouids full hysterectomy

I had a full hysterectomy using laparoscopic surgery, I needed no pain meds, I had some cramping but nothing more.

How long do I have to wait after a partial hysterectomy before I can suck my stomach in? I have been walking around with my stomach sucked in for over 20 years because it protrudes and I have looked 7 months pregnant since I was a child. I can’t NOT suck my stomach in and hear “how far along are you” all day long. It wrecks my self esteem

I'm 5 days post OP and just plunged into a big depression. 😢 I had one ovary removed several years ago and just kept my remaining ovary.

I have a really hardness right above the scar aftrt a abdominol hysterectomy..almost the size and feels like a banana sized item in my tummy..My scars gotten better been 5 weeks..but dbt know how ro relief myself from the tightness..i can feel it whenni stand and sit down😩please can u advise me

I had a vaginal hysterectomy on 26th Dec 23. It's an open C-sections surgery (I've 2 C-sections) My uterus removed.Please tell me that after how many weeks or months I can exercise to reduce my belly fat.

Sounds like we can only do breathing exercises and walking. Is there anything else we can do. Someone in the comments asked is yoga or Pilates okay to do. I would like to know the answer to that question as well.

IF the doctor removes the cervix it makes recovery to sport a bit more complicated due to the risk of prolapse of the intestines through the vagina. One of my biggest worries and paranoia was recovery and what I was able to do and when I could safely do things. Take it slow and easy, just because the doctor has cleared you doesn't mean you're free to return to exercise and rigorous sport. IS it safe to do abdominal strengthening core exercises a year post hysterectomy? OR is it something to just stay away from for life?

How about flying in 6 days? Do you think it’s too early to fly?

Its my 5weeks now of hysterectomy surgery,I just wanna know is that okay to have a waist binder?I always have it to protect my abdominal

I just had a full abdominal hysterectomy two days ago and I feel like I've been hit by a bus. My surgery center wasn't helpful when can I take the binder off? I'm so itchy.

I had a radical hysterectomy through big vertical incision. I mean big from pubic bone to about two inches above my belly button. I am six weeks post op and still not feeling great.

What about pull force? How much can we pull after a hysterectomy?

What about bike riding?

I did some squats, have intense lower back pain

I had a hysterectomy now my 6th Month is going on.. still I have pain in my lower abdomen while I get up from the bed. Please advise me what to do. Is there any problem ? Now I am back to my daily household work. Sometimes I feel very tired. Still I can't walk speed properly.

I jjust got my surgery big cut in my stomach long big cut

Can i go swimming after abdominal hysterectomy

When should I start driving a car..automatic one?

I was told to stay from crowds people could knock you

I don’t want my cervix removed. Nor laparoscopic.. I would rather have vaginal to remove uterus. She’s telling me because I have not had kids that it is not an option. Should I seek 2nd opinion? She is suppose to be best of the best in Austin.

I had the whole hysterectomy before 1 year. Should i sit on floor... Or in wc toilets

Gynaecologist are doing hysterectomies for totally benign reasons. You do not need one for fibroids, cysts or heavy bleeding or endometriosis. They are on a mass castration programme 1 in 3 in USA alone. Disgusting. Hysterectomy is an atrocity to women on mass. Higher rates of osteoarthritis, pelvic nerve damage, depression, heart disease, wrecks body shape. Has she had one??? Cruel. Only required for confirmed cancer. But gynaecologist lie on mass for more clients. Research HERS Foundation to see the truth.