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Questions for your Pre-Op Hysterectomy Appointment

Questions for your Pre-Op Hysterectomy Appointment

Date : 04-10-2003 - 10:03 AM - Readers : 74158

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I am about to have my pre-op appointment with my doctor. What questions do I need to make sure I ask my doctor?

The following is a list of good and informative questions to ask your doctor. Don’t be afraid to print out this list and bring it with you to your appointment!

1. How long will the surgery take?

2. What will be removed? Uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix, appendix?

3. How will the organs be removed? Through abdominal incision? Through vagina? With help of laparoscope?

4. How long will I be in the hospital?

5. How long will I be on bed rest?

6. Will pathology report be done of all organs removed? I do want one done.

7. How long before I receive results of my pathology report? (If cancer is suspected, when will I begin cancer treatments and what kinds of options are there?)

8. If I'm taking BC pills or HRT, do I stop taking them prior to surgery?

9. What medications will I be on for pain in the hospital and when I am home?

10. Will you use a bladder tack? What is a bladder tack? (If you have incontinence, this is the time to bring it up as this is the best time for bladder and/or rectum repair)

11. Will you use a tummy binder on me? Will I need one?

12. If ovaries are being removed, when will I start hormones (HRT)? Most important will you help me to adjust if needed or should I see my family doc to help with this?

13. If I am keeping ovaries, how will I know if my ovaries are going to work post-op? If I experience hot flashes, how long will I endure menopause symptoms before the ovaries kick back in?

14. Will I need any prep before surgery? (enema, stool softener, etc)

15. When can I drive?

16. How long will I be off from work?

17. Can I lift my baby? If not, how much can I lift safely at 4 weeks, 6 weeks?

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