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Joined: Oct 2007
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  • Posted on: May 5, 2008 07:56 pm
flash wrote:

Anybody who has had abdominal type ooph and hyst:

How long did you find before you could drive safely? 


Dx 10/10/2007, Paget's, , Stage , Grade 3, / nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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TenderIsOur…
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May 5, 2008 10:19 pm TenderIsOurMight wrote:


Well, I had a relatively small incision, mabye 5 inches, and didn't loose much blood. But, my white count was low so I was tired.

As to driving, I believe it was a good two to three weeks before they allowed me to do so. I was off strong pain meds by 5 days or so, then just ibuprofen or tylenol. But you want to make sure you don't have a lot of incision pain with leg movement etc...

Good luck to you if it's coming up, and if ti's done, how are you doing?

Best,
Tender

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Erica
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May 6, 2008 08:10 am Erica wrote:

As I recall, my doc told me not to drive for at least two weeks. After that, I didn't have any problems, though the area was still tender.  I felt fully recovered at about four weeks, but from what I can tell, it really varies. I had the surgery when I was 48. My mom had the same surgery in her seventies and recovered faster than me!

Barbara 

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yellowrose
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May 6, 2008 08:54 am yellowrose wrote:

Try looking at hystersisters.com.  There is alot of good information there and forums where you can ask questions.

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montanagal
Joined: Feb 2008
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May 6, 2008 11:09 am montanagal wrote:

I don't remember exactly when I started driving, but started rads after 4 weeks and at that time I drove myself over 200 miles everyday. 

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awb
Joined: Aug 2005
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May 6, 2008 11:59 am awb wrote:

I had TAH/BSO 3 years ago.  They said no driving for 3 weeks.  I didn't even go out as a passenger for about 2 weeks (docotr visit) a I felt very weak and shaky. Be sure to use a pillow in between you and the seatbelt for comfort and protection--I used it for several weeks. Feel free to PM me if you'd like with other questions.

Anne 


Dx 9/5/2003, LCIS, Stage 0, 0/0 nodes
KinAZ
Joined: May 2008
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May 6, 2008 12:07 pm KinAZ wrote:

I just went through that in Feb.  My gyn oncol  told me I could drive as soon as I was off pain meds, which was only about 5 days.  I went home the day after surgery and returned to work the 3rd week on a part time basis as I was still tired.  I hope your procedure goes smoothly and quickly!!!!

Karen


Dx 3/25/2008, IDC, , Stage , / nodes
flash
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May 18, 2008 01:34 am flash wrote:

definitely easier than the mastectomy. recovery is going great. yahoo.


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HeatherBLoc…
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May 18, 2008 03:09 am HeatherBLocklear wrote:

Hi Flash,

Great that you're recuperating well. I was off pain meds on day 5 and back to work on day 10. I guess every person is different, but I do believe the fact I had a spinal with sedation rather than general anesthesia helped me recuperate more quickly.

Keep getting well!

Hugs,

Annie

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