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surgery prep.
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08-25-2004, 03:45 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 82
Hysterectomy: October 6th, 2004
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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surgery prep.
Hi,
I going to have abd.hyster. Oct 6/04.
Is the Dr. should tell me what is he going to do, where is the cut going to be, how long ect.? He just told me the abdominal is the way , no other.
Anyone can help me out, what do I expect?
Thanks
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08-25-2004, 05:19 PM
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Posts: 15
Hysterectomy: October 7th, 2004
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Undecided
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surgery prep.
Is there a chance you are going to talk with your doctor before the surgery? Possibly another appointment - where you could ask more questions about the surgery, expected recovery, and/or possible problems?
It is suggested that we write down every and anything we might want to know about the surgery - where we can ask our doctor for the answers.
I know when I went yesterday for a conference with my doctor, though I wrote everything down I wanted to ask - I forgot to ask the questions. I get a second chance next week to ask what I didn't.
Maybe you could schedule a conference with your doctor to discuss and concerns.
Hope this helps! and good luck!
Maryan
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08-25-2004, 06:23 PM
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Posts: 182
Hysterectomy: November 21st, 2003
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Surgery prep.
Pengu,
Like the others have stated, ask your doctor any and all questions. I had a list of questions I wanted answered, ran them by a couple of good friends to make sure I wasn't being a "sissy", or that I hadn't forgotten anything, and took them (the list of questions) with me during my last pre-operative appointment. She didn't have any problem taking the time to give me a good understanding of what she was going to do and why. Don't be afraid to ask your questions -- after all, this is a real big event in your life.
I got the prescriptions for pain relief after I got home and filled it a few days ahead of time. She then started me on HRT the second day following surgery.
I was off work for eight weeks and also got the necessary documentation to give to my employer from my doctor.
Good luck!
SusieQ
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08-25-2004, 07:39 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 82
Hysterectomy: October 6th, 2004
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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surgery prep.
Thanks Sisters!!
I am going to book apt. again!!
How long is the blothed feeling and big belly is going to be? Is it ever be the same? Or have to buy big clothes?
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