Questions for the doctor

Hi
I am scheduled to have a vaginal hysterectomy on July 8th, I had a baby six months ago and to make a long story short I had preeclampsia, very high blood pressure and hemmoreged (sp) after I had him requiring blood transfusions, I also had my tubes tied a day after I had him. Since then I have had chronic pelvic pain all the time along with periods that last for about 15-20 days with a 5-10 day rest in between them, they are so bad that I have to wear a depends to bed at night just to make it through. I went to my doctor last week and was told that because I have a history of endemetriosis and other things that this was the best option so my questions are:

Will my doctor be able to see everything and explore everything with a vaginal hysterectomy?

Will my history with blood loss and blood complications be harmful with this surgery?

Is a vaginal hysterectomy the best option for me?

I should also note that when they did an ultrasound they found a growth on one of my ovaries, and so that is why I am asking if they are going to be able to see everything possible with a vaginal hysterectomy?

Will sex be the same after a vaginal hysterectomy, I am only 31 so it is important?

Any other questions that I should ask my doctor before going in for my surgery? I want to set an appointment to see him before I have it done to ask all the questions that I have in my mind. I also have to make another appointment for an ultrasound of my liver since the one I had before I had my baby showed spots on it.

I trust my doctor a lot and have thought about a 2nd oipinion but have opted against it.

So in a nutshell those are my main questions but there could be more.

Thanks
Aliya

{{{Aliya}}}

Hello and Welcome!!

You have found the best place to be for information as well as support.

There are plenty of sisters here who have experiences to share.

I would read through the articles under the pre-op tab up at the top of the page, directly under the Hystersister logo, in the line of pink flowers. There are other topics there as well.

There is a suggested pre-op questionnaire for your use and adaptation to your own situation.

I don't have experience with endo but I know there are other sisters her who have and can help with more information and suggestions.

I will keep you in prayer and hope you have a journey that is filled with peace and that your surgery is complete and restorative.

Take good are and Blessings,