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Anybody With No Swelly Belly?
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04-29-2005, 09:11 AM
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Posts: 5
Hysterectomy: March 18th, 2005
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Anybody With No Swelly Belly?
If you are looking for " the perfect surgeon" go to
www.aagl.com . This is an organization of gynecologists who have extensive training in laproscopic surgery. I had LSH, my uterus was also 14 week size and I had 6 fibroids. I had a 3/4inch incision in my belly button and two 1/4inch incisions about 5inches away from belly button on each side. I went home 7 hours after my surgery! Recovery was a breeze, very little swelling, I was in my jeans a week later. Having read the experiences of so my women on this board, I am very thankful to have taken the time to find a laproscopic specialist. I hope this helps you.
Also, ask for anti-nausea medicine through your IV, and a scopolamine patch in pre-op. Not being nauseaus makes a huge difference in recovery. Thats why I felt good enough to go home the same day. I had planned on staying overnight.
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04-29-2005, 09:30 AM
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Posts: 15
Hysterectomy: September 11th, 2009
Ovaries: Undecided
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Anybody With No Swelly Belly?
Thanks to everyone for all of the positive stories! I am a little less worried about the swelly belly now, but still "aware" of the possibility.
I will definately check out that website, ccbatl. Thanks so much.
I am 40 yrs. old, 5'4" and wear size 10. I have kind of a "poochy" tummy as it is and I've recently joined Curves and started exercising to get as physically fit as possible before I have this surgery. I feel that it might help with recovery to be in decent shape. I'm fairly anemic, though which sometimes makes endurance a problem when I try to exercise. My hemoglobin hovers between 8 and 10. But anyway, the thought of working so hard to get in shape only to come out of surgery and have this "permanent swelly belly" was sort of bringing me down and making me question whether this surgery is "worth it". I am told that the doctor I will meet on Monday does laparoscopic surgeries and I will ask him many, many questions. Thanks again girls!! This website is so helpful.
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04-29-2005, 09:56 AM
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Posts: 26
Hysterectomy: March 29th, 2005
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Anybody With No Swelly Belly?
When I got home from the hospital I took my abdominal measurement. It was 1.5 inches larger than normal. Four weeks later I took it again and found that I'm right back to my normal measurement. It surprised me and encouraged me too!
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