How to take care of yourself after uterine fibroid surgery?

Uterine fibroids are one of the most common diseases in our lives, but they are very harmful to women's bodies. If they develop seriously, uterine removal will cause women to become particularly prone to aging and early menopause, which will seriously affect women's image and is also very detrimental to their health. Generally, its treatment requires surgical treatment, but you must pay attention to physical maintenance after surgery. Let's learn about how to maintain your body after uterine fibroids surgery.

How to take care of yourself after uterine fibroid surgery?

1. Since most patients feel no pain after uterine fibroid surgery, do not neglect to massage the patient's waist and legs, and turn the patient over once every half an hour to promote blood circulation and prevent bedsores;

2. The catheter can be removed after the fluid infusion is completed on the same day, and the patient is encouraged to get out of bed and move around;

3. After minimally invasive surgery for uterine fibroids, patients can eat a small amount of liquid food, such as rice soup, noodle soup, etc. 6 hours after the operation. Do not give patients sweetened milk, soy milk powder or other sugary drinks;

4. Within 6 hours after uterine fibroid surgery, the patient should lie flat without a pillow and with the head tilted to one side to prevent vomitus from being inhaled into the trachea.

5. Proper maintenance after uterine fibroid surgery will help you recover quickly, so it is important to do a good job of maintenance after uterine fibroid surgery. After minimally invasive surgery for uterine fibroids, patients can eat a small amount of liquid food, such as rice soup, noodle soup, etc. 6 hours after the operation. Do not give patients sweetened milk, soy milk powder or other sugary drinks.

6. The incision for laparoscopic surgery is only 1 cm, so the abdominal dressing can be removed after one week, and you can take a shower and then gradually resume normal activities. You should still pay attention to proper and light exercise a week before to help your body recover as soon as possible.

7. Sexual intercourse is prohibited within one month after uterine fibroid surgery.

8. The diet should be light, easily digestible foods mainly high in protein, vitamins and minerals. Eat more fruits and vegetables to keep your bowel movements smooth.

9. Follow the doctor’s advice and follow up regularly.

10. Keep the wound clean. The incision on the abdominal wall needs to be kept dry after discharge. Bathing can be resumed after one week (tub bath is prohibited). The skin all over the body still needs to be kept clean, preferably with a sponge bath. Wash the perineum every night or after defecation.

The above is an introduction to how to take care of yourself after uterine fibroid surgery. After understanding it, we know that the uterus will cause great harm to the body after surgery, so you must pay attention to rest more after surgery. In addition, you must eat light food. In addition, you must not have sex before your body recovers.