Let's talk hysterectomy's.......

[Melissa Bennett]

More in particular the Da Vinci Robotic one. I am scheduled this week for it and am starting to get a little nervous and I guess if there is anyone here who has had one that can tell me what to expect I would be most grateful and forever in your debt.

[AmberK]

My boss at work had hers done with the robot thing and it went really well. She is not having problems from the hysterectomy but had a bladder lift at the same time and a wire from the mesh they used it sticking out. OUCH. But she is super happy not to have a period anymore!

[Milmomma]

I had one but not Da vinci robot style. I heard/read lots before I had mine. The DV style seemed to have a quicker recovery. I hope that holds out true.

[LJSDesigns]

I had a vaginal one four years ago and it was the best thing I could have done. Recoup time was fast and easy too. I have never even heard of the Da Vinci Robot Style, but I hope it is easy on you and that you feel better fast!

[color of my heart]

Mom had one, but the nonobot way. She couldn't do a lot of lifting, but her recovery was pretty easy, if I remember correctly. Fingers crossed for a speedy and mostly pain-free recovery.

[abm234]

I pray all goes well Melissa! Keep us posted! I'm sure your doctor has selected the right procedure for you!

[mrshobbes]

Praying everything goes well for you, Melissa!

[jacinda]

Thinking of you Melissa. Praying it all goes well and that you have a speedy recovery.

[pam4gators]

I had the Da Vinci robot done about 2 years ago and I had maybe a week total recovery. The best thing I ever done. I was up and going in 2 - 3 days. You will love not having a period anymore

[kim21673]

Good luck tomorrow! Praying for a speedy recovery!

[MamaBee]

good luck, Melissa!!

My dad had the da vinci for his prostrate surgery, I know not the same thing - but same tools and "area"... he had super small incisions and really didn't have much pain after the surgery, just a little tender in that area... and they healed in a week...

[Melissa Bennett]

Thanks ladies!! Pam, that is awesome to hear. So ready to have the uterus gone!! LOL!

[nesser1981]

Good Luck Melissa!

[Tamie]

God speed hun!

[LenaGardner]

I bet you'll do amazing! I wish mine could have been robotic! Mine was surgical, and had to be a vertical incision...so it was a hard recovery for me but from what these ladies say (and what I've read on hystersisters) the DV one is the Hilton of hysterectomies