What do all the initials mean?

OK - I'm new to all this and I don't know all these shortcut initials ---So what is IBS, LAVH, etc. etc. ( figured out that TAH is a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy, right??) What are the other things I should know so I can read the threads & understand ?? Thanks

IBS= irritable bowel syndrome, which is something that my gynecologist told me often accompanies her endometriosis patients Since I had some of the symptoms, that were seperate from the endo symptoms, she thought I should get it checked out with a gastroenterologist. Yes, TAH stands for total abdominal hysterectomy.
TVH-total vaginal hyst
LAVH-laporoscopic assisted vaginal hyst
LSH-laporoscopic hyst made from small abdominal incisions

Hope that helps

Thank you!

My surgeon said he would do the surgery 'thru the belly button'............???? So what do I call that???

I believe that "thru the belly button" is laparoscopic, LSH they make an incision in your belly button, from what I hear it isn't quite as painful as the TAH which means your lucky I think the recovery time is alot less too. Like 2-4 weeks or something like that

Hi GoogleGrammy!

To locate the website's Abbreviations, click on "Quick Links" locted in the lavender bar above this message. A drop-down menu will appear, and "Abbreviations" is the fourth choice from the top.

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