Back From Dr. Vist

I'm back, The DD said I'm having a TVH and that she will try to keep ovaries. I told her that I've been having pains and bleeding and she said that it was probaly because of cervix and period (next week) but I've been starting a week early since biopsy. So thats 2 wks on and 2 wks off. She checked me again and that is when the hurting started. I wasn't waiting for that one let me tell you. I will be in hospital for 3 days and she put me on iron pills. She also said I have a fallen uteris. I will be home bound for 6wks and she stressed DO NOTHING. Told me all the risks involved with surgery ( don't you just love that btw I mean da** if you do and da** if you don't. any way I just wanted to share that I'm finally official. and it's off to castle in 2 wks.

First of all, I love that quote in your signature line. I saw that a few months ago (somewhere?) and actually posted it at my desk. I plan to use it on the title page of the scrapbook I'm working on.

Second, I'm also having a tvh (May 14). So I guess I can give you some insight on it after I have mine! I'll be having an epidural, so I'm glad I won't have to deal with the anesthesia.

Take care - this site will be invaluable to you over the next couple of weeks!
Dianne

Welcome to the world of Ladies in Waiting!

You will find much support on the site, if you haven't already. Please feel free to join us in the chat room for support in "real time".

That is one question I forgot to ask doctor. Which one is better. Does the anethesiologist call you and tell you? Do you say which one you would prefer?

My doctor and I discussed it during our initial conversation about having the surgery. I told him I had had problems in the past with nausea from the anesthesia. He said that most of his c-sections and vaginal hysterectomies now, he does with epidural. I spoke with him at length about it and that's what I chose.

It all depends on what exactly is going to be done during your surgery. I'm having uterus and cervix removed due to a fibroid tumor. I think if it's really extensive surgery, they give you a general. Not sure, that's just what I've gathered.

You should talk with your gyn about it.

Good luck!
Dianne

Gypsy - Hello and welcome to hystersisters. Congratulations on getting your date set. Now it's time to start getting ready for surgery and recovery.

Start making a list of things to get done...things to buy..and last minute questions to ask your gyn. and anest.

We'll be here with you every step of the way.

When I asked my dr. about anesthetic for my upcoming LAVH, he said with a straight face that he always used a general because didn't like his patients talking to him while he operated. lol

Hi Gypsy Welcome to Hyster Sisters. This is a great site where you'll find answers to your questions and lots and lots of support.

I had a TVH in December 2000 and I kept the ovaries. Since I was originally scheduled for a TAH/BSO, the pain was a lot less than I had expected. One of the things that most amazed me was how effective the hospital staff was at managing my pain. Made the whole experience a whole lot more pleasant.

If you do a search on "anesthesia" you will find several threads on this issue. You might even want to narrow the search to "spinal" and "epidural" (I thought of suggesting "general" but figured that would bring up TOO many threads ), since there are several ladies who have gone that route.

You might also want to check out the pull-down menus available from the Hyster Sisters Home Page - they're at the bottom of the page. There is a lot of information that is very useful.

Best of luck on your upcoming surgery.