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Post by laylajane on Dec 9, 2009 17:29:17 GMT -5
Yeah I know about the fee but I'm getting desparate! Besides any doc will charge for there services I just wish I knew someone who has seem him before! Have u heard of any other places to try record review like the endo center in atlanta?
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Post by Karen on Dec 9, 2009 17:44:07 GMT -5
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Post by jamisloan on Nov 5, 2010 14:20:25 GMT -5
Oh and my own advice to anyone having a lap..... I read through all this stuff and was extremely prepared. The only things I would add, that I either missed reading here or it's not on here, is to be prepared with pads at home!! I got home and was stranded without pads! I don't keep a stock of them because I don't use them. I hate them. Oh and the other thing is I wish I had some of those bendy straws to make it easier to drink stuff. It's really hard to sit up the first couple of days and if I had some bendy straws it would have made life a lot easier. Does everyone bleed? I'm on depo provara shot bc and NEVER bleed... so glad I just read that because I have NOTHING at my house. Ew that's going to be so weird to actually bleed. I haven't in over a year.. just light spotting. Thanks for that though! I'll be prepared now. With pads and hot pink bendy straws!!!
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Post by chicagogal2 on Nov 23, 2010 13:53:58 GMT -5
So the more people I talk to they say get a lap if you can to see what's going on. I have a desk job - how long until you can return to work? In 2002 when I had the lap they didn't remove anything, it was strictly look and close me up again. If I remember correctly I was up and around quickly but it's been awhile. Can you all please refresh my memory?
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Post by Karen on Nov 23, 2010 18:33:20 GMT -5
It totally depends on what they do and who you are. Some women are back at it after a few days, some are a few weeks. There's no set answer, though your doc might give you a better idea.
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Post by pretty on Nov 24, 2010 14:05:50 GMT -5
for my diagnostic Lap I missed just a few days. I think a week is a safe bet. Totally depends on you and your reactions. I personally get pretty wiped out from anesthesia so if that's a factor for you it may keep you out of work too. I say, screw it, you need this lap, so get a doctors note and get it done! good luck.
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Post by chicagogal2 on Nov 24, 2010 17:05:08 GMT -5
I just posted an update on the difficulty passing urine thread. The dr. doesn't think any of my issues are endo related right now and is going to see what the MRI shows first. She said at this point there is no need for a lap since my period pain does not affect the mid section, it's just the rectal/bladder so she wants me to see some other specialists first to rule things out before we jump the gun and do any surgery.
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Post by danniv on Mar 10, 2011 2:58:30 GMT -5
i have my laproscopy on monday it was booked in yesterday. i would be lying if i didnt say i was scared. i have been told 1 in 2000 end up wit bowel and bladder perforation/problems and 1 in 7000 dont wake up. so yeah i am very scared not to mention the money factor, but most of all if there if a lot of endometriosis the doc can only take a biopsy and a bigger operation will be required; so it is a little overwhelming. its so great to have you ladies around to talk to.
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Post by hellsbells on Mar 10, 2011 6:24:42 GMT -5
They're pretty big odds honey...I've personally heard very few stories about a lap going wrong. I'm not going to push you, but nothing would've stopped me getting the answers I needed. Being scared is normal, but it should be a relatively straighforward procedure. Make sure you agree up front what will happen if the surgeon can't deal with it via lap so you don't wake up with any surprises. With any kind of surgery involving general anaesthetic there are risks, but you'll have a team of docs and anaesthetists looking after you. Recover at your own pace x
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Post by chicagogal2 on Mar 10, 2011 13:15:38 GMT -5
I agree, it's normal to be a little afraid but the odds are huge for something to go wrong - heck, I always say you could get into your car and die in a wreck etc etc, life is unpredictable and one never knows how the story will unfold but you can't worry too much about it. Be brave and get the answers you need - this could end up turning out great for you if they can remove the endo and then you can hopefully be free from the pain. Best of luck!
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Post by pretty on Mar 10, 2011 13:23:24 GMT -5
Danni, I think it's better to identify the problem. If you have endo it is imperative that a professional take stock of your situation and give you a report. I know you're scared and that's normal and natural to feel that way... for me, the relief i felt at least knowing what was in there was so awesome I would have done it with way worse odds! My surgeon knew my bowel was involved by my symptoms, so I was prepared to wake up with a resection, and was just relieved as heck that I didn't need one....
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Post by alana273 on Mar 23, 2011 13:25:38 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this is the approrpriate place to be posting this or not... But I wanted advice so here goes... I have been having pain for 11 years on my period and a few days (sometimes up to a week before). It is miserable. All my previous doctors would do was put me on BC but I feel like this is no longer working for me. So I switched again, I told my new doc about the pain, trouble having sex, etc etc. He did the basic pelvic exam and scheduled me for an ultrasound that came out fine. He said the next best bet was to have a laprascopy. So I scheduled it in June (I had a bunch of conflicts with work, weddings and a vacation that's already paid for). My biggest issue is that I'm scared that it's not going to show anything and that I am going to be right back where I started from. I'm also scared about the pain from the laprascopy. Does anyone have any advice? Also, I had a surgery done on my foot about a year ago and I have numb tingly spots where the incision was made. Does anyone have this from their laprascopy? It's the weirdest feeling and I just want to prepare for that, just in case someone else experienced it. Whatever this is, I hurt every month and it absolutely sucks. Advice please!
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Post by JC on Mar 23, 2011 13:36:20 GMT -5
I really believe that the anxiety over not knowing what is wrong is way worse than going through a laproscopy. Even if it doesn't show anything it'll be one thing to scratch off the list. I really think not knowing what's wrong is just a horrible feeling and so I pushed to have the lap.
My incisions were very tiny and healed up nicely. Today, I can't even tell I've had surgery. I don't feel a thing.
If I were you, I'd go through with the lap. It's normal to be scared. I was so damn scared before my laproscopy that I was literally crying in the pre-op room. And I'm in the medical field! You'd think I'd know better! LOL
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Post by alana273 on Mar 23, 2011 13:44:40 GMT -5
Sorry I know I'm being ridiculous, the whole surgery taking 2 weeks off work to heal scares the ever living heck out of me. Plus I'm worried they aren't going to find anything, but this pain is real... Then I'm worried that if they find something that its going to make it worse or not make a difference, is this me being ridiculous or something that other people feel too? Thanks for keeping me sane, this message board has really helped me
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Post by alana273 on Mar 23, 2011 13:45:48 GMT -5
Plus the whole period thing sounds god awful after, maybe I'll plan my lap around my period so I don't bleed that much, god I HATE bleeding!!!! Can they just make you stop for good? lol
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