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Is It Safe To Take Heavy Weight After Hysterectomy?
Question: Hello thank you, I had a lapra-vag, hysterectomy on the 23rd of Oct, and am expected back to work on the 24th of Nov,, tho I do freight twice a week and now I am wondering if that is a good idea to go back to considering the heavy weight I throw around doing it?
and is it possible I could get a slight yeast infection? after the surgery I am tender and a little burnie feeling
and is it possible I could get a slight yeast infection? after the surgery I am tender and a little burnie feeling
Brief Answer:
Thank you for the question
Detailed Answer:
In the setting of a 'laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy" or LAVH, the typical recovery time is about 6 weeks. Some patients do manage to return to work earlier, but this is a typical recovery time. So, given that you perform heavy lifting, I would request the entire 6 weeks off. This is also about the amount of time that it takes for the sutures in the vagina to be completely absorbed.
Also, with a hysterectomy, you received antibiotics with the procedure. This is often a cause of vaginal yeast infections. I do not believe that it would be a good idea to insert a vaginal yeast cream, so it would be advised to contact your doctor for a prescription for diflucan. This is easy to treat and the most likely cause of your tenderness and burning. The other possibility is a bladder infection. When you call for the prescription, you can review the symptoms with your doctor and I know that they would be happy to help.
I hope that this helps and good luck!
Thank you for the question
Detailed Answer:
In the setting of a 'laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy" or LAVH, the typical recovery time is about 6 weeks. Some patients do manage to return to work earlier, but this is a typical recovery time. So, given that you perform heavy lifting, I would request the entire 6 weeks off. This is also about the amount of time that it takes for the sutures in the vagina to be completely absorbed.
Also, with a hysterectomy, you received antibiotics with the procedure. This is often a cause of vaginal yeast infections. I do not believe that it would be a good idea to insert a vaginal yeast cream, so it would be advised to contact your doctor for a prescription for diflucan. This is easy to treat and the most likely cause of your tenderness and burning. The other possibility is a bladder infection. When you call for the prescription, you can review the symptoms with your doctor and I know that they would be happy to help.
I hope that this helps and good luck!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you for your time, yes I have a post opt with my surgeon on Nov. 10 and I love my surgeon he is amazing tho I do appreciated other professional opinions as well :)
Brief Answer:
You are very welcome!
Detailed Answer:
And if you have any additional questions, please return to this site. You can always ask for me by name if you wish.
Good luck!
You are very welcome!
Detailed Answer:
And if you have any additional questions, please return to this site. You can always ask for me by name if you wish.
Good luck!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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