Preparing for Your Hysterectomy
  • General Information
    • Female reproductive system
    • Types of surgery
    • How surgery is done
    • Your health care team
  • Preparations
    • Quit tobacco product use
    • Medicines you should stop taking before surgery
    • Advance care planning
    • Pre-surgery physical exam
    • Breathing exercises
    • Getting ready for your surgery
  • What to bring for your hospital stay
  • Before your surgery
  • The day of your surgery
    • Before you arrive at the hospital
    • What to expect when you arrive at the hospital
    • What you need to know about anesthesia
    • How to manage your pain after surgery
    • What to expect after surgery
    • When you leave the hospital
    • Preventing complications
    • Planning for leaving the hospital
  • Care after surgery
    • Commonly asked questions
    • What you need to know about pain medicine
    • When to call your doctor or pharmacist
    • Anti-inflammatory medicines
    • What you need to know about nutrition
Preparations

Preparations

This section covers the following topics:

  • Quitting tobacco product useĀ 
  • Medicines you should stop taking
  • Health care directive
  • Pre-surgery physical exam
  • Breathing exercises
  • Getting ready for your surgery

Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department, Preparing for Your Hysterectomy, gyn-ah-95582
Reviewed By: Allina Health Patient Education experts
First Published: 04/25/2013
Last Reviewed: 11/30/2015