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Your uterus is removed. Your tubes and ovaries may also be
removed.
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Any incisions are closed with stitches, staples or special tapes called
steri-strips.
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A bandage is put over the incisions.
After Surgery
In the Hospital
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You are taken to the recovery room where you are watched closely
until you wake up and are doing well.
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Your breathing, blood pressure and pulse are checked often.
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If you are staying at the hospital, you will be taken to your room.
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A pad will be placed between your legs in case you have vaginal
bleeding.
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You also may have special stockings on your legs while you are in
bed to help prevent blood clots.
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The staff may teach you how to cough, deep breathe and use an
incentive spirometer. An incentive spirometer is a device used to help
you take deep breaths. These exercises help open the airways of the
lungs and prevent pneumonia. If you have abdominal incisions, place
a pillow or a folded blanket over your incisions for support when
deep breathing or coughing. Do these exercises every 1 to 2 hours
while you are awake.