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Post by MustangGtGirl on Apr 30, 2012 17:41:20 GMT -5
My Lap is two weeks from today. I have to talk to my husband about how to handle things if he is faced with making decisions on Hysterectomy or appendix if necessary. I think the unknown of the surgery is worse then the surgery itself. My appendix I don't care about but my nerves are shot about a hysterectomy. I am 37 and afraid of going through changes. My mom had some real bad problems with menopause and it has always been a fear of mine. What should me and my husband discuss about this. I know the chances of my Dr doing it this time are slim but he said if he has to he will move forward only if 100% necessary.
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Post by semicolon on Apr 30, 2012 19:32:38 GMT -5
I asked them to take the appendix! My thought, get rid of that thing in case it acts up later. In my experience, usually they will go over the plan right before surgery with plans a and b, etc. For me, it was whether the right ovary might have to go but that was set with the decision with my surgeon that he could take it if it was bad before going into the OR (I still have it, for the record!). Did your doc talk about hysterectomy, and what would make him decide to go ahead with that? You could always write things down for your hubby if that might help him.
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Post by loveshoes on Apr 30, 2012 19:43:00 GMT -5
Uh, that seems pretty drastic to me. Hysterectomy is not a fun thing to recover from. A co worker had one and her stomach is still huge like she's 6 mths pregnant. It's a long recovery. I wouldn't authorize it but that's just me.
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Post by semicolon on Apr 30, 2012 19:46:49 GMT -5
Sorry, I meant get rid of the appendix, not the uterus in case that came out that way! Taking the appendix does nothing to change/worsen your recovery, whereas a hyst is a completely different animal (like loveshoes said).
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Post by Karen on Apr 30, 2012 20:40:49 GMT -5
Prior to my surgery, I signed off on taking my appendix and my right ovary, if needed. They took my appendix but left the ovary since my ovary was just fine. You're welcome to do what you feel is best, but if that were me and my doc and I discussed a hyster, I'd wait until I had more info to make that decision. I'd have them open me up, take a look, address what they can, stitch me back up, and then review everything objectively, likely get another opinion, and schedule another surgery if need be down the road. I know a doc is only going to tell you he'd take something out if he needed to, but I'd have a hard time trusting what a doctor's definition of 'need to' is without knowing all the facts. Just my two cents.
I'd be surprised if they left any decisions to your husband without signing off on something prior and just letting him confirm. Trust your gut, and only give consent for things that you're comfortable with!
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Post by loveshoes on Apr 30, 2012 21:03:14 GMT -5
I 150% agree with what Karen said. I'd have him go in and look around and if you need to think about a hysterectomy do it another time if that's the road you choose to travel. Don't forget, a hysterectomy is NOT a cure all for endo, please don't think that you can have that done and all your problems go away - it's worked for many and also failed for many. It's not something to be taken lightly and I think a ton of reasearch on your part if required first if that's what you end up doing.
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Post by MustangGtGirl on May 2, 2012 9:28:12 GMT -5
I went for me pre- op yesterday. I explained unless it's my appendix I will be leaving with all my organs and we can discuss it after surgery and if need be we will schedule a second surgery. I told them I want to know the reasoning and get a second opinion on a surgery that big. Thank you for the advice.
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Post by Karen on May 2, 2012 10:23:49 GMT -5
Sounds good. I hope that gives you some peace of mind as you prep for your lap. One less thing to think about.
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Post by MustangGtGirl on May 2, 2012 10:41:36 GMT -5
Karen,
It really does put my mind at ease. Thank you for the advice. I am learning how to stand up for myself with the Dr's. Never having gone through this I do not know what is right and what is wrong and knowing makes a huge difference.
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