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Upcoming hysterectomy 1/13: Preop appt next week
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01-04-2017, 04:19 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy:
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Upcoming hysterectomy 1/13: Preop appt next week
My preop appt is scheduled for Jan 9th and I'm a nervous wreck. On this day my surgeon will be deciding which technique he will use and then schedule my surgery. Ive been dealing with the pain from fibroids and heavy periods for so long. I've done so much research but I find myself still unsure of what to expect. Hopefully I'll be a good candidate for the robotic assisted procedure. I would hate to exchange one pain for another.
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01-04-2017, 05:24 PM
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Posts: 727
Hysterectomy: August 19th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Preop appt next week
Take a deep breath and use this week to focus on you and your nest whatever they procedure. I had to have abdominal and prepared like I would be down for months, I went into overdrive and froze meals that lasted for months. I had enough paper supplies for 6 months, (DH is legally blind and cant drive) but I had the best experience possible with surgery and required the minimum of meds.
If you have stairs in your home, special factors in your life, ask your doctor about those needs and plan for them Dont be afraid to ask friends or family for a little help if needed. People like to feel needed.
Sister hugs!
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01-04-2017, 08:18 PM
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Posts: 17,510
Hysterectomy: May 17th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Preop appt next week
Hi burnke123 -
There are lots of unknowns with this surgery - it can be so overwhelming.
Here are Questions for Your Pre-Op Hysterectomy Appointment that might help.
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01-05-2017, 06:40 AM
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Posts: 8,056
Hysterectomy: April 14th, 2015
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Upcoming hysterectomy 1/13: Preop appt next week
Good morning burnke123, to Hystersisters!
First, let me remind you that this is major suurgery, and as I've heard from other sisters, it's completely normal to be nervous beforehand. We have a wonderful article on questions you can ask at your pre-op appointment; perhaps one of our hostesses or sunshine sisters can link you to it. As for your surgery type, that will depend on the size of your fibroids, and your surgeon's skill. My uterus was the size of a 22 week pregnancy, and my largest fibroid was the size of a jumbo grapefruit; my surgery was laparoscopic, which is like the robotic, but without the robot. If you're not sure that what your surgeon is proposing is your best option, then don't hesitate to seek a second opinion. Best wishes for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery!
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01-05-2017, 04:44 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy:
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Upcoming hysterectomy 1/13: Preop appt next week
Thanks ladies!!!
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