Ever hear of da Vinci surgery?
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| Wed, 07-29-2009 - 8:24am |
I went to the gyn-oncologist yesterday. He will be doing the surgery to remove the cancer by using robotics. I was offered the abdominal surgery (long incision on the belly) or what is called a da Vinci hysterectomy. There will be 5 small incisions. There are so many advantages, I can't remember them all. Since at this time, I have the option, I chose the less invasive.
The robot works through the doctors hands. It's quite interesting. Seems like something Hollywood would come up with...lol
The hospital stay will be overnight as long as all goes well. The recovery time is shorter too, since you don't have the healing of the long wound to deal with. We were given so much information and plenty of time for questions. His team is great and dh and I both feel much more comfortable with everything.
So I will go in on the 12th of August to have it all done. Then recovery should be about 4-6 weeks. No lifting, vaccuming, long walks, etc. Driving is okay once I am off of narcotics for pain. The nurse said they have some really kicking good ibuprophens to follow the narcotics though.
So I have a couple of weeks to get my butt moving into some degree of fitness....lol.
Thanks ladies.

While I have not heard of it is sounds good,
Less evasive, less hospital time all makes sense.
I guess when you're home recuperating ..
You'll be able to hang out here more with us
Kind of nice you have this time to prepare right?
Hang in there & remember we're in your pocket .
Keep us posted on you please :)
I'm glad your doctor is confident that the less invasive treatment would work for you.
Good luck with your surgery!
Yes, I am familiar with the da Vinci
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Loads of prayers for you, hon!!!
Nadine - deenie1979
YEA!!