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11-03-2002, 05:46 PM
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Hysterectomy: November 13th, 2002
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I am getting nervous
Well this is my first post - I have to say I am getting very nervous. 2 months ago I went in for my annual exam and the Dr. thought something didn't feel right. She sent me for an UltraSound and then a CT Scan. I have now been turned over to a Oncologist and both Dr.s are telling me they are unsure of what is inside me. What they know is it is very large and must all come out.
I will tell you that since I was 18 years old I had my first laperotomy and had my left overy removed along with an enourous cyst (pathologist came to my hospital bed to shake my hand) and part of my right overy.
7 years ago, my Gyn thought I had a tumor and wanted to do a laperoscopy - just a day procedure, exploratory. This procedure was unsucessful and I ended up bleeding out. Without being prepared for major surgery I woke up in a hospital bed having my old 6 in scar having been reopened. I have to tell you I was pretty upset since If I was going to have to be down with recover at the least they could have done a hysterectomy at that time. My Dr. told me she didn't have insurance approval.
This go around the Dr intends to do a TAH BSO. I wll tell you that since I believe this is the last time I should be opened I have also opted to have a Belt Lipectomy, not something I would ever considered just because, but since I am going to be opened, down and using all my vacation time this year, my plastic surgeon inidcated it is a good time to go for it.
While this is a pretty frightening procedure, I am far less worried about it than I am with dealing with Surgical Menapause. I am HOT all the time now, I am afraid I will go out of my mind with Hot flashes, loss of libedo, and crying jags..
I have my pre-op appointment on thursday 11/7, surgery on 11/13 - what should I be talking to my Dr. about to see if they can be pro-active post surgery with me? Is that an uncommon request? I hate the thought of being stuck down to heal and dealing with being HOTTER than I already am now.. Wahhhhhh - Sorry I am just venting some fears here.. - Also, is it a weird request to ask the Dr to take a pic of what they take out of you?
Please share any suggestions you have for things I can discuss at my Pre-op
Thank you for your eyes!
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