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Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
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06-03-2011, 09:21 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 71
Hysterectomy: June 16th, 2011
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
I wanted to plan a nice day with my dh on the day before surgery to keep my mind off the surgery. I was thinking of alittle shopping, maybe a trip to the casino and dinner....but I don't know the prep I will need to do-so this might not be possible. My preop is on wednesday so I will find out soon-just wondered for those of you who have had a tah or are having one did you need to do a bowl prep/enema/liquid diet??
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06-03-2011, 10:16 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 247
Hysterectomy: May 19th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
I didn't have to prep, so you just may get your date! Even if you do have to prep, just reschedule your date 48 hours before :0)
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06-03-2011, 11:01 AM
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Posts: 118
Hysterectomy: February 10th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
I had to do both a liquid diet and laxatives day before my surgery. Then spent the next 5 days on liquids only while at the hospital. Lost 8 lbs! Good luck.
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06-03-2011, 01:17 PM
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Posts: 61
Hysterectomy: July 19th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
I'm a planner, so I relate to you wanting to know now. Why not call your surgeon's office and ask what the surgeon usually requires for a prep. My pre-op appointment isn't for a couple of weeks, but the lovely surgery coordinator at my gyn office gave me the full run down of the prep by phone.
I'm planning on staying home the day before because of the prep, but will be having a great pre-surgery dinner out with my DH the weekend beforehand. Hope you get your fun date out too!
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06-03-2011, 01:23 PM
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Posts: 124
Hysterectomy: April 5th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
I didn't have to prep, other than I couldn't eat anything after midnight. That wasn't an issue for me because I'm sleep by then anyway.
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06-03-2011, 02:00 PM
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Posts: 32
Hysterectomy: May 17th, 2011
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
Agree with the girls above. Call your docs office and see if you will have to prep. If you do, you won't be going on a date that day. The day before that would be good for you. The prep states that you have a liquid only diet that day before your surgery.
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06-03-2011, 04:16 PM
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Posts: 109
Hysterectomy: April 6th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
I did not have an pre-op things to get ready. I did stock up on food prior to going in and even had some meals pre-cooked and frozen to make it easier for my caretakers. I stocked up on other household items and toiletry items, pads. Got some extra pillows, which was the best investment. Got some granny pannies so they would go over the whole stomach, I knew ahead of time I was going to be cut straight up and down. Books that I picked out was stacked up. If you are going to be using a laptop might I suggest a table side table. I got one and once I started feeling better it was very helpful and easy to move since it was on wheels.
Good luck.
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06-03-2011, 04:24 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 71
Hysterectomy: June 16th, 2011
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
Thanks ladies for all the suggestions. Unfortunatly my dh works Mon & Tues so if we can't have our little date on Wed (the day before) then we'll have to wait till I am feeling better after.
I see the dr this Wed so I will find out all the details then.
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06-08-2011, 12:36 PM
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Posts: 71
Hysterectomy: June 16th, 2011
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
Had my preop today...and I don't have to do any prep besides not eating after midnight..so that means my dh & I can plan a nice day before my surgery and a big meal too!!! Yay!!
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06-08-2011, 12:52 PM
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Posts: 61
Hysterectomy: July 19th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Having a TAH-what prep did you do??
Wonderful! I'm a bit jealous since I have to do the full yucky prep the day before!! Have a lovely dinner and relaxing day with the DH!
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