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How long will you have to wait to travel after having a hysterectomy?
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No specific wait: You can travel when you feel comfortable enough to do it.
Answered 8/19/2016
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It depends. : It depends on how the surgery was performed. For minimally invasive procedures it could be as soon as a week or could be six weeks for an open hysterectomy. It would be best to discuss this with your surgeon and get their recommendation. I hope this helps.
Answered 5/17/2016
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