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Does Lifting Heavy Objects Allowed Post Hysterectomy?
Question: Hi, I had a vaginal hysterectomy two days ago. What will happen if I lifted/moved extremely heavy objects as I have had to do this with my fridge freezer this morn, due to my cat being stuck
Brief Answer:
Complications explained.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
For upto 4 - 6 weeks following a vaginal hysterectomy, it is best to avoid straining / lifting heavy weights.
This is because you might loosen up the stitches, and can suffer from some complications.
These may include - spotting / vaginal bleeding, loosening of stitches leading to prolapse ( descent ) of the vagina etc.
One solitary incident wont do you any harm, so dont stress out.
Just avoid it, and take due precautions in future.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
Complications explained.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
For upto 4 - 6 weeks following a vaginal hysterectomy, it is best to avoid straining / lifting heavy weights.
This is because you might loosen up the stitches, and can suffer from some complications.
These may include - spotting / vaginal bleeding, loosening of stitches leading to prolapse ( descent ) of the vagina etc.
One solitary incident wont do you any harm, so dont stress out.
Just avoid it, and take due precautions in future.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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