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anethesia
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11-06-2003, 06:49 PM
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Posts: 7
Hysterectomy:
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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anethesia
What is the consensus on the type of anesthesia to use for a TVH? I am told I can do epidural (which I've never had cuz both my babies were born au natural) or general anes (which I've done a couple of times). Is this the right forum in which to ask this?
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11-06-2003, 06:56 PM
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Posts: 20
Hysterectomy: October 8th, 2003
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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anethesia
I had an epidural with sedation. I didn't feel a thing and have no memory of the operation. I would go that way again because I woke up without that awful general anethesia feeling, didn't have to cough to clear my lungs (coughing is not pleasant), and had some pain free time while the epidural was still in effect. They also used the epidural for a pain med pump which was a godsend. Best of luck! Ellen
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11-06-2003, 07:06 PM
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Posts: 2,239
Hysterectomy: October 22nd, 2001
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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anethesia
I was told it was up to the anesthesiologist and I was to terrified of general as I got really sick before. I had a wonderful experience with spinal for surgery and an epidural for post op pain. Did your dr. tell you he could do a vag hysterectomy with a 12-14 week size uterus? Good luck.
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11-06-2003, 07:11 PM
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Posts: 7
Hysterectomy:
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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12-14 week vaginal removal
Yes, both of my doctors (I had got a 2nd opinion) said they could do it vaginally. The first said this was as big as she would go and still remove it vaginally. The second said she's removed bigger ones vaginally but isn't trying to join the kilo club, or something like that.
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11-07-2003, 08:44 AM
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Posts: 352
Hysterectomy: October 31st, 2003
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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anethesia
I pick General Anesthesia any day. Im lucky that I dont have adverse reactions to it, it knocks me out, and I cant stand the thought of needles near my spine. Especially if Im laying on my back. It seems to be nothing for those who have had it but I prefer the needle in the hand anyday..HEH.
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