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Post by Heather on Aug 26, 2011 1:23:40 GMT -5
I went for my first consult today. The surgeon seems really good and fairly knowledgeable for someone who can't spend all his time researching endo. He said he had never heard of it growing into the bladder, and I told him a couple girls on this forum had had that happen, but I don't think that is the case with me.
He seems very thorough, answered all of my questions truthfully. So why am I still unsure? He doesn't want to do a hysterectomy. He just wants to go in and clean up. I want someone who can recognize that I am an ADULT and should be allowed to make ADULT DECISIONS about my OWN BODY!! I don't need my appendix, get rid of it. I don't need my uterus, cervix, tubes and both ovaries. Just leave me one, I will be fine. I DON'T EFFING WANT KIDS!! Why do they always try to talk me out of this? Like the subject line says... if I were a dog, I'd have had a total hysterectomy before I even hit puberty.
O Alee Bean, how I envy you.
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Post by JC on Aug 26, 2011 5:35:58 GMT -5
I get so frustrated about this too! It's like they tell you what you're supposed to do with your life. I don't kids either and it makes me so damn angry when my doctor tells me to get pregnant. I think doctors are afraid of the liability of taking out a woman's reproductive organs before child bearing. Plus if they feel the surgery isn't necessary, they're not going to do it. There are OBgyns out there that will do it if you elect to have it done but they are hard to find. Most of them won't unless it's medically necessary.
What frustrates me even more is if a man wants a vasectomy before having kids they're allowed to do it but we can't get our tubes tied. Men have to go through a class to understand what they are doing, but at least they have the option. Why can't we do the same thing?
I'll jump off my soapbox now but I totally understand you. I don't want kids either and I have a damn anxiety attack every time my period is later than 1 day.
Have you decided what you want to do? Are you going to have another lap or consider going the natural route?
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Post by Heather on Aug 26, 2011 13:35:40 GMT -5
Well right now the plan is just to talk to the other surgeon next week and see what she says. Maybe I can make a more convincing argument with her. Sam seems to think that I could convince the doctor I saw yesterday to do the hyster if I tried. So I guess after I talk with the other surgeon I will compare notes, figure out which one would be best and try to convince that one to do it. It's not like I'm asking them to remove a limb. And I'm not one of those people who gets "addicted" to surgery. I kinda worry that my piercings and tattoos give off that impression, but believe me, that much pain is NOT cool. And waking up not knowing where the hell I am is scary.
I'll keep you guys posted after my appt next week.
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Post by JC on Aug 26, 2011 13:54:16 GMT -5
Ok I'll be looking forward to hearing from you. I just recommend you do a lot of reading on the side effects of a hysterectomy before deciding to do it. It's a huge decision to make and it comes with its pros and cons. Hyster sisters is a really good website to read up on if you are definitely wanting this surgery.
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Post by Heather on Aug 27, 2011 14:01:35 GMT -5
Well I'll be keeping one (or both) ovaries, so I think most of the side effects can be avoided. One of my friends is all gung ho about getting a full hysterectomy (for her) and going on HRT, but I've had it with hormones.
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Post by omaklackey on Aug 29, 2011 21:35:01 GMT -5
I'm sorry but you really need to do more research on the complications/side affects if you think most of them can be avoided by leaving one ovary. For most people the remaining ovary can go to sleep either permantely or for several months, leaving you with all the wonderful symptoms of menopause. There is also terrible possiblities for sexual side affects, I find the vaginal dryness to be the worst of those since I was lucky but it feels like sandpaper inside. I have also had serious vaginal atrophy which is very common. I understand you don't want kids but there may be less invasive ways of doing that. Did you ever look up Hystersisters.com? They have a lot of great information about the pros and cons of hysterectomy. I know it sounds like this great fix but just make sure you have really researched it and please don't hesitate to message me if you have any questions. I do have some good things to say about it but I can totally understand a surgeon not doing it for you because the health issues it can cause are significant! Heart issues, bone loss, premature aging, premature menoapuse, YUCK. Anyways... Message me if you have any questions?? |
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Post by Heather on Sept 2, 2011 22:40:35 GMT -5
Karla, I really appreciate your input. I've done some research since the last time I posted in this thread. I didn't realize that the uterus makes hormones as well, I thought that was all ovaries. Right now I am shooting for salpingectomy--tubal ligation if I have to, but I'm not so sure about that option. The doctor today told me 1 in 300 women end up with the tubes not being ligated anymore, and you don't know until you get pregnant.
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Post by omaklackey on Sept 2, 2011 22:58:43 GMT -5
That is a good option though, if you get a good surgeon they will snip and burn and it won't grow back! LOL
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Post by JC on Sept 3, 2011 9:44:02 GMT -5
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