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Anesethic issues for overweight gals
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07-04-2012, 01:01 PM
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Posts: 11
Hysterectomy: July 9th, 2012
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Anesethic issues for overweight gals
I am scheduled to have an abdominal hysterectomy on July 9th. My dr is taking my cervix, uterus and would like to leave my ovaries but is unsure yet. I have had a previous D&C, two cesareans, and am overweight. Because of my weight and tummy roll overhang my dr said she cannot use my c-section scar and will be going higher up on my stomach for the incision. I also have irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure. My dr is stressing that this surgery because of adhesions and my weight and other factors is higher risk. She is making me meet with anesetheologist on friday. Has anyone else been told this?
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07-04-2012, 04:41 PM
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Posts: 30
Hysterectomy: September 4th, 2012
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Anesethic issues for overweight gals
Hi ilovedesserts, I am in the same situation as you. I too am over weight with the belly hang and have high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats from the anemia. Since I have taken the meds my bp remains pretty good but the dr told me to lose what I can because the healing process will be so much easier after the surgery. I will have the cut going north and south because of enlarge uterious and huge fybroids.
The dr told me that if the anestesiologist doesnt lime my bp levels they will postpone surgery. So please take the advice from all the sisters on the site and do what is needsd for you to have a successfull surgery and recovery.
God Bless and take care!
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07-04-2012, 07:11 PM
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Posts: 58
Hysterectomy: July 11th, 2012
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Anesethic issues for overweight gals
I'm overweight too, but I have just lost 50lbs. I still need to loose some more. I also have hypertension as well, but I'm on a low dose of bp medicine. In 2004 a GYN that I saw was gonna do a hysterectomy on me then. But he wanted me to loose some weight first. But I just couldn't seem to get it to come off no matter what I tried. I don't know why it is coming off for me now. But I am glad it is coming off. My current GYN hasn't said anything about my weight. But he did say something.about my hypertension though. Good luck with your surgery, and I pray all goes well. God Bless!
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07-04-2012, 07:37 PM
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Posts: 11
Hysterectomy: July 9th, 2012
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Anesethic issues for overweight gals
Thank you ladies for your replies it's good to know that there are others out there in a similar situation.
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07-04-2012, 11:44 PM
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Posts: 1
Hysterectomy: June 12th, 2012
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Re: Anesethic issues for overweight gals
Hi, I recently had my hysterectomy on June 12. Overweight, HBP and anemic. I doctor was worried about my blood pressure but more so the anemia. I suggest having a long conversation with the anethesiologist. I found it very comforting.
Wishing you a speed recovery.
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