Asked for Female | 41 Years
household chores after hysterectomy?
Patient's Query
Household chores after hysterectomy?
Answered by Dr. Rupa pandra
After laparoscopic hysterctomy I advise house hold strenuous chores bendinh,sweeping,washing clothes lifting heavy weights after a week or yen days .. Normal routine mild activity standing making ur own cofee cooking can be done in 5 days.Recovery depends on individual strength,pre operative health condition,immunity,strong mental ability ,and pain tolerance

Laparoscopic Surgeon
Answered by Samruddhi Bhartiya
- Household chores you can perform:
- Folding & ironing clothes (that are not too big or too many).
- Washing dishes (lesser & smaller the utensils, better it is for your recovery)
- Making easy-to-cook food (which doesn't require heavy utensils).
- Dusting & making the bed ( not fluffing blankets but just straightening it out).
- Disclaimer:
- Give yourself a complete rest for 3 to 5 days after discharge, before you start executing the duties mentioned above.
- Even if you wait for the recommended period, don't do these activities if they exert too much pressure or cause pain.
- Tips:
- Divide your job into smaller parts and frequently take breaks.
- You can sit while preparing food or sorting laundry.
- Household chores to avoid:
- For the initial one or two weeks, you should only consider lifting light objects such as a one-litre bottle of water, kettles, or small saucepans (anything up to 8 lbs).
- Don't vacuum, shop, or lift children.
- Disclaimer: Depending on the kind of hysterectomy procedure you opt for, there will always be some variation in what kind of duties you will be able to perform, so your surgeon would have a more accurate answer for this
- Folding & ironing clothes (that are not too big or too many).
- Washing dishes (lesser & smaller the utensils, better it is for your recovery)
- Making easy-to-cook food (which doesn't require heavy utensils).
- Dusting & making the bed ( not fluffing blankets but just straightening it out).
- Disclaimer:
- Give yourself a complete rest for 3 to 5 days after discharge, before you start executing the duties mentioned above.
- Even if you wait for the recommended period, don't do these activities if they exert too much pressure or cause pain.
- Divide your job into smaller parts and frequently take breaks.
- You can sit while preparing food or sorting laundry.
- For the initial one or two weeks, you should only consider lifting light objects such as a one-litre bottle of water, kettles, or small saucepans (anything up to 8 lbs).
- Don't vacuum, shop, or lift children.
- Disclaimer: Depending on the kind of hysterectomy procedure you opt for, there will always be some variation in what kind of duties you will be able to perform, so your surgeon would have a more accurate answer for this
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If you decide to have this treatment done, you should be warned that it leaves you with a hanging abdomen. It is safe to combine it with a tummy tuck, though.
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Samruddhi Bhartiya
Answered by Aliya Anchan
It is recommended to avoid any heavy household chores for at least six weeks after a hysterectomy. This includes lifting heavy weights, mopping floors, vacuuming, and other activities that may put pressure on the abdomen. It is best to consult with your doctor for specific postoperative instructions.

Aliya Anchan
Answered by Dr. Swapna Chekuri
To start with light household chores after a hysterectomy and avoid the strenuous activities. For the first weeks, do not lift anything more than 10 pounds to avoid putting stress on this area of surgery. Reintroduce activities such as cooking or light cleaning gradually, but never bend, stretch or lift heavy weight. If you feel uncomfortable or tired, listen to your body and rest. Generally, 6 to 8 weeks after the doctor’s recommendations a gradual return to normal activities is prescribed.

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