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06-19-2001, 10:46 PM
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Hi Ladies,
I need your advice.I was told that I need a hystrectomy.I then went for a second opinion and was told that I have three choices.
1-The Dr can inject me with shots that
will stop my period,this should make the tumors shrink.
2-They can operate on me a one day surgery go into my blood vessels that will stop my period.
3-Hysterectomy in which I was told by the Dr.that since I am a smoker of a pk
of cigarettes a day. That I have to stop smoking for about 2 mos. prior to surgery.He said there are many risks.
I am totally confused now. Did any of you ever hear of this.
PLEASE HELP
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06-30-2001, 07:23 PM
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Posts: 20,817
Hysterectomy: December 14th, 2000
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Suzanne, you might want to check in the Hysterectomy Options and Alternatives message board where you are most likely to find answers to your questions regarding other procedures.
As far as quitting smoking goes, I'm a non-smoker, but I'm sure that someone will come along soon who has answers.
Wishing you the best of luck in your quest for answers.
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06-30-2001, 09:17 PM
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Posts: 2,616
Hysterectomy: December 14th, 2000
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Suzanne, I was a smoker up until 7 weeks before my surgery. While my doctors have been nagging me for years to quit my surgery was not contingent on me doing so. I was getting bronchitis alot and worried tremendously about the effects of the anethesia so I quit cold turkey. For me it was the best thing I could have ever done as I had to have breathing treatments for two days and had oxygen on me for about 26 hours after surgery.
The reason that they want you to quit for 2 months is that it takes a minimum of 6 weeks for there to be any benefit and in that time the lungs do clear out. If you can do it, it would be in your best interest for your health in the long haul. I know its hard but we are strong women. If I can do it anyone can
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06-30-2001, 10:16 PM
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Posts: 778
Hysterectomy: February 26th, 2001
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Dear Susanne,
Interesting choices you have been given. I have never heard of the blood vessel surgery mentioned as the second option...? If the first option is Lupron, there is a lot of experience with that on the boards...try a search for the name of the drug your doctor suggested.
Now, I have to tell you that I am a happy reformed smoker and have been for 10 years now. It was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself, and the hardest. Truthfully, I would have panicked if someone told me I had to quit for that long prior to surgery. HOWEVER, maybe this is your window of opportunity to make a major life-change! I personally couldn't have done it without the patches. They were brand new when I tried them (prescription, expensive and not covered by insurance either which was a shock - how could the insurance companies be that dumb??). Anyway, the patches helped me a lot and I have never been sorry I quit.
Having said that, you might also want to do a search on this site on the smoking topic. It has come up many times before and I believe the usual concern is just how to not smoke during the hospital stay and so forth. Is your doctor concerned about health issues relating to your smoking? Like bronchitis or asthma or something?
Good luck in your search...sorry for the sermon but quitting is such a healthy, uplifting thing to do...and if I can do it, you can, too!!
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07-01-2001, 03:16 AM
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Dear Suzanne, I am a smoker of one pack a day also. Trust me I would like to quit but that is another subject. My doctor said nothing to me about quitting before surgery. Of course she wants me to quit but I haven't reached that point yet(: I had my surgery on 4-10-2001 tah/bso I had no problems when I was in the hospital. They told me my oxygen level was a little low and I had to use oxygen thru the nose tubes for about 4 hours after surgery. I also gotten a rotten chest cold/virus about a week before the surgery and was using a inhalant to help my lungs which I used in the hospital. I was fine not smoking for the 2 days I was in the hospital no withdrawal pains which I attribute to the pain medications I was on. Should have quit while I was in the hospital The thing I question with the same day surgery with the second doctor is that he is willing to put you under for one day surgery but not a hysterectomy? I am not a doctor but any type of lap procedure that was done with me I was put under so what is the difference. You are still put under. For some reason when I read your alternatives the first one sounded like lupron and the second almost sounded like a thermal ablation but not sure from your description. Trust me I am not encouraging you not to quit or not to follow your doctors advice by any means. I guess what I am trying to say is that I am a smoker and came out of surgery with mostly flying colors Best wishes on your decision. Diane
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07-01-2001, 08:27 PM
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Hysterectomy: October 4th, 2000
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Suzanne, my doctor did not tell me that I had to quit smoking prior to the surgery. I was a two pack a day smoker last year. My surgery was scheduled for October, and the first week of September I quit cold turkey. Why? Well, I read an article that talked about how anesthesia can cause a smoker to cough heavily. It scared me and I thought oh my gosh, what if my stitches tear or something. It was the typical overreaction on my part of course. But, for whatever reason, God gave me the strength to quit. I am still a nonsmoker (yeah!). I miss it everyday, but every single day I see improvements in my ability to be more active and vital. And after over 20 years of smoking, it was definitely the right thing for me to do.
Talk this over with your doctor carefully. Why is he/she wanting you to quit? Is it related to the anesthesia and the intubation? I would mention that I also have asthma, and this year is the worst. My actual surgery got postponed one week cause my asthma was so bad and I had an upper respiratory infection. Bottom line, they wouldn't intubate me in that condition. So, again, talk to the doc. And be sure to weigh all of your options closely.
Wishing you the best. Keep in touch with us here at HS! God bless.
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07-02-2001, 01:25 AM
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Posts: 36
Hysterectomy: June 4th, 1992
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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I am a smoker...about 1 1/2 pks a day. My doctor did not say I had to quit before the surgery....of course she does want me to. I did have to have breathing treatments during the time I was in the hospital. The respiratory therapisit said it was because I am a smoker.
I can't help with the other questions.
Good Luck,
Kim
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