More Pre-Op Discussion.....

GREAT thread going gfrom 2438 !!

I wanted to start a new one! I just had my pre-op yesterday - NO bowel prep mentioned!!! YA HOOOOO. Do they ever try to spring it on you when you do the hospital pre-op? Hope not! My doctor was also very patient with all me questions. He was so calm though - I guess he has gone through it several times - I was just bouncing off the walls! I can't think straight any more and I'm making stupid mistakes at work - need my brain back!

Question - All I know at this time is that I will be having a TAH. How do you know if you need the bladder sling and all that other stuff you sisters are talking about? I didn't have an ultrasound - is that why? My uterous is now just below my belly button and off the the left quite a ways - doctor says he'll check everything when he's in there..... Wonder what's in store for me.

Hi there! I just had my pre-op a few days ago and was loaded with lots of questions myself. My DR was very patient with me and I was thankful. I told him that I was not so worried about the surgery itself as I was having a reaction to antibiotics. He said that he will watch me like a hawk for the first signs of a reaction. At least if I do have a reaction, I will be in a hospital where I can get treatment ASAP!

One of my concerns too was about my bladder. He said that most of them fall into a natural place, but he is going to do a bladder tack with me. I must have had a brain freeze, because I didn't ask him what exactly that is, so I am still in the dark. On the other hand, I really don't care, I just want Aunt Flo and her evil twin step sisters "Pain & Agony" gone!

My last question about hormones or not was answered with great care. He feels that since I am already experiencing hot flashes and night sweats that I should go on them ASAP. He is going to give me a shot as soon as I get out of surgery and then just as I am going to be released I will be started on the Vivelle Dot patch.

I'm so glad to have all my questions (Ithink) and now I can concentrate on getting all the things I need to get done around the house before I leave for the castle.

OOOOPS, I did it again, rambling on and on! But that is the best thing about this board, thanks Hyster Sisters!

i am having my surgery jan 16 i also will get a suburethral sling for my bladder which has prolapsed this is a biocampatatible piece of material that goes under your urethra so my bladder will go back where it should be and not kink the urethra i have to go to the bathroom alot so hopefully this will help

Thanks Liberty Gal !

That more or less answers my question!

You gals are great!

im glad i answered your question i am 9 days from my surgery and getting a little nervous i had this done once before and they only took my left ovary and a big tumor this time they are doing a complete hysterectomy i am a very independent person and sitting in bed is going to be really hard to do but i over did last time and realize i must go much slower this time not be super women bye

I'm glad your pre-op went well! Good Luck.

Best wishes to all you ladies!!!!! Sounds like we are all nervous, but I believe that we are all strong woman, heck what can be worse than what we deal with on a monthly basis anyways!!!!! Who is the stronger sex?????!!!!! He-He............You are all in my prayers, and soon enough, we will be gabbing in post op!!!!!!

I too had a bladder tack (no sling) because when my uterus was removed, according to my doctor, my bladder prolaspse almost fixed it self. I had a total lap hsyt and recovery from both procedures has not been too difficult. I have had very little pain but I do tire easily. Good luck to you.

My pre-op is the 13th of this month. I am going to ask about this bladder thing also. I really am anxious about all of this. But, we can do it. It really is the anticipation. I go in the 20th. The operation is scheduled for noon. I wonder when I will have to stop eating. Boy it sure is good to be able to talk about this with someone else going through it.

They Usually Tell You Not To Eat Anything After Midnight Good Luck My Surgery Is The 16 Of January Bye