Product Description

What is a hysterectomy or colposuspension, or a repair for prolapse? Will I put on weight or suffer from depression? Will I still have periods, or need contraception? How soon after these operations can I do housework, return to work, or drive a car? Will my sex life be affected? What about lifting - how soon and how heavy? When can I go swimming or do some gardening or start exercising again? Sally Haslett and Molly Jennings have written this booklet as a result of working together at St Thomas' Hospital, London, with patients who have undergone a hysterectomy and/or vaginal repair. Each of the authors have themselves had a hysterectomy. The book explains the meaning and effect of a hysterectomy as well as colposuspension and vaginal repair for prolapse, and describes how to prepare oneself for the operation. Advice on what to do afterwards, to enable one to gain a full and trouble-free return to normal life is also given.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1410539 in Books
• Published on: 1998-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 35 pages

Customer Reviews

hysterectomy and vaginal repair
This a small book (35 pages) but is packed full of information that every woman wants to know about the operations. It is written by women who have undergone such surgery and also work in a gynaecological department. It tells you about anatomy and physiology in basic but informative terms so if you had no previous knowledge it is easily understood.
The book explains why an hysterectomy is recommended and the different forms of surgery that can be done.
Preparing for the operation is explained and also the aftercare and convalescence period This includes how to move causing least pain and stress to the abdominal area.
There is an extensive address list and additional reading list.