Kathy
Mount Joy, PA
 A MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPROACH WITH BIG RESULTS
For me, menopause caused a major change in my life, including some unacceptable symptoms. I just didn’t feel like my 'old self.'
Based on my medical condition, my gynecologist, Dr. Bryan Yingling, and I decided that it was time for a long-term solution and that a hysterectomy was the best option. Fortunately, my condition was appropriate for a laparoscopic total hysterectomy with the daVinci System.
My initial consultation was at May Grant Associates located at Women and Babies and my procedure was done at Lancaster General Hospital. The procedure with the da Vinci went really well. There was little or no pain and I had several tiny incisions rather than a much larger one. So I have no big scar to show you!
THE SURGERY
The surgery went like clockwork. There were no complications and the team was right there with me throughout the procedure. I was surprised that there was little or no pain.
I’m not a salesperson for hysterectomy, but I would definitely recommend the daVinci method to women who want to put an end to excessive bleeding. More than anything, the short recovery time was the real benefit. I was back to work much sooner than if I had surgery with a big incision—within two weeks!
BACK TO WORK
 Dr. Yingling, and the staff at Drs. May Grant and Lancaster General Hospital had the experience I trusted. They knew that I wanted to be back to work as soon as possible and together we determined that having the procedure with the daVinci System was appropriate and would help me recover faster.
So there I was-- two weeks after surgery back on the job, feeling pretty good and getting stronger every day. My job is in the area of workers’ compensation claims so I see cases that involve people who can’t perform their jobs for whatever reasons. Thus, I was very sensitive, when it came to my own situation, to getting back to work as soon as possible.
Dr. Yingling and his team put me at ease and the daVinci procedure made me feel like I was getting the latest and best care. I felt special!
THE RIGHT DECISION
I can’t say enough about the care I received. A few weeks after the procedure, surgery mind you, my incisions are healed, I have no pain and I feel like I’m getting control of my life again. It was definitely the right move and the overall experience made it all worthwhile.
ON THE MOVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
I’m looking forward to seeing my daughters during the holidays and spending time with them. They live in Kansas City and Dallas and I’ll be on a ‘road trip’ for close to three weeks.
My daughters are both pleasantly surprised that I’ve recovered so fast. It’s nice to have that feeling that you can be out and about after surgery, feeling that you almost never had the procedure. That’s the sign of getting good care from people you can trust and who will be there for you in the years ahead.
Thanks to the entire team at Lancaster General Health. You’re the best!
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