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Questions for screening appt.
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10-06-2009, 06:28 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 17
Hysterectomy: October 9th, 2009
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Questions for screening appt.
Hi ladies,
i am scheduled for my TAH on Thursday Oct 8. I have my screening appt & blood draw tomorrow. Is there anything specific I should be sure to ask? I've seen the info about the blood clot precautions, does anyone have any other suggestions? I had a breast cancer lumpectomy & radiation last year at the same hospital ( lucky me right?) so I'm familiar with the hospital and its a very good one. My Dr. came recommended & I'm comfortable. I know that I need the surgery - I have an 8-10 cm. tumor on my ovary that needs to be removed & with my history it makes sense to pull all the plumbing. There was no indication with the other tests of any other cancer, so it looks pretty good considering. I'm not shy to say that I'm getting pretty scared about the surgery & about the long recovery. I've really appreciated the info here. Any other suggestions?
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10-06-2009, 06:59 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 150
Hysterectomy: July 2nd, 2009
Surgery Type: TVH
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Re: Questions for screening appt.
First of All There are so many great questions you have already come up with.
https://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/view_preop.htm#
has the link to questions to ask your doctor. I used some of them at my pre-op appointment. You are already well prepared to go through surgery. I will keep you in my thoughts. I was worried at first also. Keep us posted any time we will be here for you.
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10-07-2009, 03:03 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 2,055
Hysterectomy: January 5th, 2009
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Questions for screening appt.
Hi assuming your doctor has covered all your surgery and post op specific questions maybe you just want to review what the hospital policy is for the pre op period. Find out where your family waits, is there a locker to put your overnight bag in. Where is the best place for you family to park. How will your family be notified after surgery (my hospital now has a beeper that works anywhere on hospital grounds). Also at what point will your family be called to speak with the surgeon. (my hospital has a general policy the beeper goes off approximately 30 minutes before the doctor will be ready to speak with the family). Maybe ask about pre and post op medication. Ask if you should bring any of your medications from home. (for chronic use ie: asthma inhaler). At my preops they pretty much cover everything and give me a folder with a lot of info.
You can ask about healthcare proxy form if you do not have one already. Always good to submit.
Good luck and take care
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