Your Recovery
Your doctor made a cut (incision) in your lower belly to remove the fibroids. You can expect to feel better and stronger each day. But you may tire quickly and need pain medicine for a week or two. You may need
about 4 to 6 weeks
to fully recover.
How long do you stay in the hospital after a myomectomy?
Abdominal myomectomy (laparotomy) usually requires a hospital stay of
one to two days
. In most cases, laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy is done outpatient or with only one overnight stay. Hysteroscopic myomectomy is often done with no overnight hospital stay.
How big is the incision for a myomectomy?
Your surgeon will first make an incision through your lower abdomen into your uterus. This can be done in a couple of ways: A horizontal incision
3 to 4 inches long
, just over your pubic bone.
How painful is myomectomy surgery?
After surgery, you may
feel some pain in your belly for several days
. Your belly may also be swollen. You may have a change in your bowel movements for a few days. And you may have some cramping for the first week.
Is a myomectomy a major surgery?
Also known as an “open” myomectomy, an abdominal myomectomy is a
major surgical procedure
. It involves making an incision through the skin on the lower abdomen, known as a “bikini cut,” and removing the fibroids from the wall of the uterus. The uterine muscle is then sewn back together using several layers of stitches.
How soon can I walk after myomectomy?
After two weeks
, aim to walk for about 10 minutes every day, unless advised otherwise by your doctor. Depending on the type of surgery, you can return to work within two to six weeks (abdominal myomectomy takes the longest recovery time).
Will I lose weight after myomectomy?
How Can Fibroid Removal Trigger Weight Loss? Similar to Uterine Fibroid Embolization, fibroid removal surgeries like a hysterectomy or myomectomy can also trigger weight loss.
How many hours is myomectomy surgery?
Laparoscopic myomectomy can take
two to four hours
, based on the number of fibroids and their size. You can go home the same day or spend a night in the hospital, depending on how you feel after the procedure. Overall recovery is about two to four weeks.
How long is stomach swollen after myomectomy?
Although most swelling and bloating will clear by 12 weeks, you may find that swelling ebbs and flows
for up to 12 months after surgery
. Some ways you can help ease swelling, bloating and stomach discomfort are: Gentle mobilisation (i.e. walking) when you have the clearance to do so.
How fast do fibroids grow back after myomectomy?
Research shows that about 90 out of 100 women who have this procedure are still satisfied with the results one to two years afterwards. In up to 20 out of 100 women,
fibroids grow again within the first few years after the procedure
.
Can I sleep on my side after myomectomy?
comfortable. After 48 hours you may sleep flat on your back,
you may not sleep on your stomach or sides for four weeks
. Fluids: Fluids are critical following surgery.
What is the cost of myomectomy surgery?
Typically, the Myomectomy cost in Bangalore may vary from
INR 80,000 to INR 2,00,000
.
Is normal delivery possible after myomectomy?
Seventy
-three (66.4%) women had trial of labor after myomectomy (TOLAM), while 24 (21.8%) had a planned cesarean delivery (CD). Sixty-six (90.4%) of the TOLAM cases successfully accomplished vaginal delivery. No cases of uterine rupture (UR) were reported, and all deliveries ended in live births.
What happens if you get pregnant too soon after a myomectomy?
Pregnancy after myomectomy may increase the risk of
intrauterine adhesions, miscarriage, preterm birth, abnormal placentation, cesarean section
, and uterine rupture [
5 , 6
].
