MY RELATIONSHIP TO DA VINCI SURGERY: Patient

MY CONDITION: Excessive Menstrual Bleeding

TYPE OF PROCEDURE I HAD: da Vinci Hysterectomy

DATE OF PROCEDURE: Feb 16, 2010

MY SURGEON: Dr. Jeffrey S Pfeiffer

HOSPITAL WHERE MY PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED: Decatur Memorial Hospital

THE BIGGEST CONCERNS I HAD ABOUT TREATMENT:
time of recovery

WHY I CHOSE DA VINCI SURGERY:
less invasive

HOW LONG I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL:
13 hours

MY PAIN AND/OR DISCOMFORT LEVEL:
no

ABOUT MY RECOVERY TIME:
10 days: 2 weeks to return to work

WHEN I RETURNED TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES:
48 hours with no lifting

ABOUT MY SURGEON AND/OR FACILITY STAFF:
Surgeon was excellent

HOW DA VINCI SURGERY COMPARED TO MY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES OR PRECONCEPTIONS OF SURGERY:
much better

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

I visited Dr. Pfeifer due to excessive menstrual bleeding, which was causing me to miss work. I had researched the da Vinci procedure online. The surgery went well. Any discomfort I may have had, could be relieved with Tylenol or Aleve. I had a small amount of discharge for one day. I returned home that evening (Tuesday), and I was able to walk around the house without any discomfort. I felt so good from the first day. I did rest for forty eight hours, but I was able to go visit friends for a couple hours on Friday evening. By the time I saw Dr. Pfeifer for my one week check up, I was able to get groceries on the way home, and I will be returning to work on Monday. I highly recommend the da Vinci procedure.