Questions to ask your doctor about your Hysterectomy

If you are heading in for a hysterectomy, it can be daunting to plan for. It also can be confusing to know what to ask your doctor.

Here is a list of questions to get you started…what others would you add?

• What type of hysterectomy are you having (write this down, or have them so you can read more later!)? 

• How long do they anticipate recovery to be?

• How many hysterectomies have they completed?

• How many women have they seen with complications and what are the most common complications they see?

• Who do they recommend as a pelvic floor physical therapist nearby?

• How long should you abstain from vaginal penetration post op? What about external?

• Post op restrictions?

• What medications do they recommend for post op?

• Do they prefer to have bowel prep before surgery?

• How do you get in touch with the surgeon post op for complications? 

• What medications (if you take them) should you stop pre op?

• How might this impact my sex life?

• When to go back to exercise, what types and how to know if you are overdoing it. 

• Is it ok to remove the steri strips and glue post op as it starts to become loose? 

If you would prefer a printable version, head over to the resources tab and download this list there!

And, if you are feeling worried about your upcoming hysterectomy - reach out! It is definitely possible to head into your surgery feeling confident and prepared.