MY RELATIONSHIP TO DA VINCI SURGERY: Patient

MY CONDITION: Uterine Fibroids

TYPE OF PROCEDURE I HAD: da Vinci Hysterectomy

DATE OF PROCEDURE: Dec 16, 2009

MY SURGEON: Dr. Jeffrey S Pfeiffer

HOSPITAL WHERE MY PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED: Decatur Memorial Hospital

THE BIGGEST CONCERNS I HAD ABOUT TREATMENT:
incision size, lengthy recovery

HOW LONG I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL:
1 night

MY PAIN AND/OR DISCOMFORT LEVEL:
I had some pain from sore muscles/bruising for the first 2-3 days.

ABOUT MY RECOVERY TIME:
Recovery was easy.

WHEN I RETURNED TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES:
A few days.

I WOULD RECOMMEND DA VINCI SURGERY TO MY FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!

Due to large fibroids, heavy bleeding, and anemia, I decided to have a hysterectomy. At first I was told that due to the size of the fibroids, my only choice was to have a large incision with a six-week recovery. When I learned about the da Vinci Surgery, I decided to pursue that option.

I was extremely happy with the results. I spent 1 night in the hospital. A few days later, I was able to attend activities & get back in my normal routine. I had some pain from sore muscles/bruising for the first 2-3 days. After that, I felt great. Recovery was easy. The scars are small.