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Has anyone had a hysterectomy prior to the sleeve?

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Christinamo7    4,041

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I had an open hysterectomy about 6 months before the sleeve.

the sleeve is easy compared to that. recovery much shorter. hardest part is the important liquid diet afterwards. it's a toss up which surgery is my favorite though, as both were life changing in good ways.

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turtle5569    91

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I had an open hysterectomy about 6 months before the sleeve.

the sleeve is easy compared to that. recovery much shorter. hardest part is the important liquid diet afterwards. it's a toss up which surgery is my favorite though, as both were life changing in good ways.

I agree the hysterectomy was life changing!! I know the 1st month is expected to be challenging with the sleeve. I'm ready!! Thanks for you input that really helps.

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kmorri    1,689

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I had a hysterectomy about 12 years ago.....it was the easiest surgery I had ever had! I was approved for 6 weeks of paid medical leave but only felt like I needed about a week....after that first week I didn't feel like anything had been done to me...of course I was still healing on the inside so I took the 6 weeks...

The sleeve, I expected to be very similar and it was.....if I had to compare the two I'd save the sleeve was a little more uncomfortable....neither were bad from a pain standpoint.....With the hysterectomy there was nothing for me to "get used to" afterwards....With the sleeve I had to learn how to eat. After my sleeve surgery I was back working one week later. I never used any of the pain medication once I was home from the hospital.

Just be aware that everyone's experience is different. Just go into yours with a positive attitude. The first week was the only uncomfortable time for me. After that it was all smooth sailing! Good luck!!!

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Rebecca Friesen    80

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I found my full open hysterectomy far worse!!!!!!

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bia1nca1    38

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I had a lapascopic hysterectomy in 2001 and just got approved today for surgery, waiting on surgery date. I hope the sleeve is as easy as my hysterectomy was. I rebounded quickly and easily. Very little pain and no complications. Actually, my breast reduction in 2007 was more difficult than the hysterectomy. I wish you the best on your journey.

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turtle5569    91

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I had a lapascopic hysterectomy in 2001 and just got approved today for surgery, waiting on surgery date. I hope the sleeve is as easy as my hysterectomy was. I rebounded quickly and easily. Very little pain and no complications. Actually, my breast reduction in 2007 was more difficult than the hysterectomy. I wish you the best on your journey.

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Congratulations on your approval. I'm hoping so too. I work from home and have a desk job I plan on returning back to work Thursday after surgery keeping my fingers crossed we'll see.

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