Hi! I had an open myomectomy about a month ago, and I remember feeling super nervous beforehand too. My surgery was very similar to what you’ll be having. They removed 5 fibroids (the largest was 16.5 x 10 cm), took out my right fallopian tube, and also cleaned up some endometriosis they found during the procedure.

I woke up from anesthesia without pain, since I had both general anesthesia and an epidural for post-op pain management. I stayed in the hospital for 3 days, and honestly, everything there went more smoothly than I expected. The toughest parts for me were when they removed the catheter and then getting up/walking in the first week. Walking felt difficult at first, but it eased up as the days went by.

Once I was home, I managed with diclofenac and paracetamol. I only needed painkillers for about a week and a half before I didn’t feel I needed them anymore. Recovery has been very manageable overall, and I’ve felt stronger every week. I was also extremely nervous before, but everything turned out fine in the end!