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Scared about 6 week checkup
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11-30-2010, 10:50 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 228
Hysterectomy: October 22nd, 2010
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Scared about 6 week checkup
I guess my biggest concern is if my dr is going to use that awful speculum...is it going to hurt??? I mean I didn't like it before I had the hyst and now, just wondering if it is going to really hurt.
I sound like a wuss. Sorry! I know she has to look up there but I am trying to get my head wrapped around what to expect.
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12-01-2010, 12:06 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 975
Hysterectomy: October 18th, 2010
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Scared about 6 week checkup
i had the speculum exam at 2 weeks and it didn't hurt at all, i am thinking that with just the hysterectomy you should be pretty good from what i am reading, are you having pain down there anyways, if not then i would suspect it would be painful
i had lots of repairs so today when he touched i about jumped off the table, so i get to go in in another two weeks
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12-01-2010, 05:34 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 157
Hysterectomy: October 16th, 2010
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Scared about 6 week checkup
i had to have exam after having a fall at 4 weeks.my GP(female) was so gentle,it didn't hurt at all.main thing is to relax..i know that is easier said than done but it really helps.
hope all goes well......x
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12-01-2010, 05:57 AM
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Posts: 37
Hysterectomy: November 23rd, 2010
Surgery Type: SAH
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Re: Scared about 6 week checkup
I'm one week post op and I'm worried about that same thing!
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12-01-2010, 06:37 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 1,127
Hysterectomy: March 5th, 2010
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Scared about 6 week checkup
I was scared too. It did not hurt at all. Before my surgery it would hurt when she did her exam but it didn't all at my 6 week check up.
Hope everyone is doing well.
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12-01-2010, 07:52 AM
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Posts: 184
Hysterectomy: November 15th, 2010
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Scared about 6 week checkup
I had my 2-week check-up yesterday - doc used a speculum and it wasn't that bad. He cleaned up the area around the cuff, and that was a bit uncomfortable, but not painful.
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12-01-2010, 09:01 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy: October 21st, 2010
Surgery Type: SILS/LESS
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Scared about 6 week checkup
I had my 6 week check up yesterday, and for me there was no pain at all. It wasnt something I want to do every day, but it didnt hurt. Good luck and try to relax the best you can. Just be sure to tell your doctor that your nervous so he/she can be extra gentle.
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12-01-2010, 09:32 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 228
Hysterectomy: October 22nd, 2010
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Scared about 6 week checkup
My dr is normally gentle. She tells me step by step what she is doing so I'm not nervous. I'll try to relax though. I just hope that all is well.
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12-01-2010, 11:28 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 67
Hysterectomy: October 7th, 2010
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Scared about 6 week checkup
I didn't even get a vaginal check up when I went in for my 4 week check up. so maybe u won't even be checked down there!?
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12-01-2010, 12:30 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 57
Hysterectomy: October 7th, 2010
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Scared about 6 week checkup
I was nervous as well since my appointment was at 2 1/2 weeks. However, my doctor used a smaller speculum for the internal exam and it was not uncomfortable. Many people don't know that they come in sizes and most doctors only use one size (a BIG one). However, they do have a virginal size if needed. Perhaps you can ask your doctor about using a smaller speculum as well.
Good Luck!
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