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From laparoscopic hysterectomy to abdominal hysterectomy right before the surgery!
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06-15-2014, 05:07 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 17
Hysterectomy: June 10th, 2014
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Removed both
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From laparoscopic hysterectomy to abdominal hysterectomy right before the surgery!
My hysterectomy had been set for 6/10 as a TLH /BSO for two weeks prior to my surgery. However, the day I checked in it changed to a TAH/BSO. I woke up in recovery with staples instead of stitches. There were four perfect curricular marks around my belly button but clearly they had not been used for incisions. I don't remember the doctor's or nurses telling me anything at all after recovery. I slept for almost 24 hours afterwards. It was not until several days later that I asked my Mom, whom accompanied me to the surgery why I had staples in my abdomen. She wasn't sure either why he had decided to change the surgery type. Because it is the weekend I couldn't call with my questions and my surgeon had gone to Tenn. for a conference. Is it normal for them to completely switch what they are going to do once you are on the operating table?
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06-15-2014, 05:57 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 12
Hysterectomy: June 11th, 2014
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: From TLH to TAH right before the surgery!
I was originally scheduled for an LAVH with a bilateral salpingectomy. Once they were in there they realized it would have to be a TAX instead. Now my doc had discussed this possibility with me and was there when I woke. They also made sure to inform my husband when they did switch over.
I'm sorry your doctor has treated you like this. I hope you are able to get some answers soon.
(((((hugs)))))
Beth
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06-15-2014, 06:23 PM
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Posts: 142
Hysterectomy: March 12th, 2014
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Re: From TLH to TAH right before the surgery!
I was supposed to have TLH but they did warn me it could turn into a TAH. They made 3 laproscopic cuts and put camera inside and saw that there was a huge mess in there . I was loaded with scar tissue and organs were fused together and stuck to abdominal wall. They told me my surgery would be 2 hours but ended up being 5 hours to get endo and all that scar tissue out. Maybe there was no possible way for them to give you laproscopic ? Sometimes they don't know for sure what's going on in there until they can see it. They should have told you about it afterwards though!!!
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06-15-2014, 06:55 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 758
Hysterectomy: April 23rd, 2014
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: From TLH to TAH right before the surgery!
I'm so sorry you are going through this. It's surprising your doc didn't discuss this with you.
The circular marks around your belly button are probably from the laproscopic tool they put in to look around. I had them after my first surgery for my angry uterus.
I would be calling first thing it the morning and demanding some answers. No matter the reason why they had to covert to an open surgery they should have given you something stating why.
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06-15-2014, 10:23 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 9
Hysterectomy: April 29th, 2014
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: From TLH to TAH right before the surgery!
I went through the same thing. Likely they couldn't safely remove what they needed to laprascopically. It has extended my recovery time quite a bit, but don't worry. Your docs probably did what was safest and best for you.....
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06-17-2014, 09:55 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 1
Hysterectomy: May 30th, 2014
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From laparoscopic hysterectomy to abdominal hysterectomy right before the surgery!
I was originally scheduled for robotic assisted Lap hysterectomy/BSO. Prior to surgery, the surgeon discussed with me the possibility of having to do an open procedure (which did happen) due to my small size. There simply was not enough room in there to work with. It will be a little longer recovery time, but at least I was aware of it. I hate to ask, but is there any chance you were groggy in recovery and he used a lingo that just didn't make it register to you? Otherwise, that's a pretty big change to not mention! Take care
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06-23-2014, 10:12 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 9
Hysterectomy: April 29th, 2014
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: From laparoscopic hysterectomy to abdominal hysterectomy right before the surgery!
I guess I should clarify that my doc and i did discuss the chance of my surgery having to be converted to an open procedure.... I am very small and she did express this as a concern. When i woke up I found out I had not been able to have a laprascopic procedure.
So...yes, I was aware it was a possibility. I didn't mean the same thing as in I had no idea until post-op. Just meant same thing as in a converted procedure.
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