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Post by ouchy on Nov 24, 2006 22:39:59 GMT -5
I completely forgot to write this!!! Ask the doctor where he intends to insert the laparascope--through the belly button or somewhere else. Not all docs. insert the laparascope through the belly button. My last lap consisted of two surgeons, one to remove my appendix and my gyne, who also performed my first lap. Well, the appendix removal happened first, and the the doctor cut just to the side of my belly button to insert the laparascope, instead of just going through the belly button tube. So, I wound up w/ an incision through my muscles in a crescent-shape to the side of my belly button. My gynecologist was unfamiliar w/ stitching-up that type of incision, so now my belly button is jacked up. I went to a plastic surgeon who was baffled at how my belly button could have wound up looking like it looks now. I went back to the doc. who made the initial cut, and he showed me his belly button!!! He also had his appendix out laparascopically, chose the best surgeon he knew, the surgeon inserted the laparascope just lateral to his belly button, and now his belly button is messed up as well. His advice for me, "Sometimes sh*t happens!" ...So make sure you know how your laparascope will be inserted--or you might wind up w/ a belly button that is misshapen and looks like an anus! From all of the doctors I have asked, location of laparascope insertion is often times a matter of the doc.'s personal preference/technique.
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Post by shona on Mar 8, 2007 15:34:38 GMT -5
this is great,ive only got few questions to ask the surgeon when my appointment comes thru to talk to him about laser surgery,il defo be adding more now.
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Post by mwilmot on Jun 1, 2007 15:03:15 GMT -5
I would also recommend googling your doctor with the word 'endo' to see if they are published or have any 'bad' press. I did a ton of research on my doctor before I even called him so by the time I met with him I was very comfortable with his endo history and only had to ask questions relevant to my surgery.
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Post by shona on Jun 1, 2007 18:36:26 GMT -5
im thinking of having laser,then mirena put in,any ideas on questions girls for when i see the surgeon in 17days.i dont know what to expect.
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Post by ouchy on Jun 1, 2007 19:00:09 GMT -5
Well, all the questions that have previously been posted in this thread + stuff you read on the IUD thread. Pretty nervewracking, huh!
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Post by mel26 on Jun 28, 2007 2:19:40 GMT -5
What is the distinction between laparotomy and laprascopy? Also, has anyone gone in for the scope and discovered she had chlamydia? This is what happened when I initially went in to the clinic. They tested me, came back positive, I took the course of meds and a few months later (about 1& half) my gyno found the infection all over my liver and within my ovary/fallopian tubes (left intact). My gyno said that in removing the remaining infection it could spread to other areas. I have a lot of pain focused over my left ovary, where the infection is. Would laparotomy be the method of removing my ovary or partial hysterectomy?? I am contemplating removing my ovary as it is basically a useless source of agony and I only have a 40% chance of fertility anyhow (not even one fully functional ovary!)
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Post by ouchy on Jun 28, 2007 8:26:47 GMT -5
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Post by camille on Jun 28, 2007 9:19:15 GMT -5
During my first lap my surgeon said she cleaned up what looked like an old infection, probably chlamydia. I don't know the exact numbers but its a really common std that often goes undetected because it can be without symptoms. For me, she just cleaned it up, gave me an anti-biotic, and that was it. I have never tested positive for it, and I get tested with my annual exams. My Primary Care Doc said that calling it chlamydia was ridiculous, she couldn't know that by looking at it - but whatever it was, it was removed. It didn't cause me any pain. And during my second lap, nothing about an infection was mentioned. Sorry, that probably wasn't very helpful.
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Post by mel26 on Jun 29, 2007 19:43:27 GMT -5
See, I went to a birth control/std clinic, before I even knew I had endo. I tested positive and they gave me the antibiotics, like a handful of pills. Everything was fine, or so I thought. When I had my lap, my gyno told me the infection is on my liver, Fitz-Hugh Curtis violin string sub-adhesions. The liver had to be left intact due to risk of bleeding, and apparently my tubes have been left obstructed for some reason. I'll check out the other threads that ouchy mentioned, as my operative report mentioned chromotubation. Need to look that up... Thanks
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Post by ouchy on Jun 30, 2007 0:04:21 GMT -5
^The tubes are often obstructed due to chlamydial infection. It's part of PID.
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Post by mel26 on Jun 30, 2007 0:26:32 GMT -5
I know they are obstructed from the infection, but am wondering if that is why I'm still having such excruciating pain on my left side (between hip and naval, where my left ovary/tube should be, approx.) I am also wondering why my gyno hasn't mentioned removing the ovary as an option... Is it safe to just leave the infection behind? (I've asked my doc these things, I'm just so skeptical...)It can't be ok to just leave infection there, forever, just rotting away, there must be some consequence. I just had surgery 6months ago, and I fear I need to go in again. As I read in Cass' journal, it's like you want them to do whatever they have to so you're better, but at the expense of what? On another note, umm, PID being short for?
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Post by ouchy on Jun 30, 2007 0:31:37 GMT -5
If the infection isn't active--could it just be scar tissue from the now treated infection back when it was active?
Ah. PID=pelvic inflamatory disease. Basically, where usually chlamydia or gonorrhea goes up the os, into the uterus, and spreads to the tubes, scarring them.
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Post by ouchy on Jun 30, 2007 0:34:42 GMT -5
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Post by mel26 on Jun 30, 2007 1:23:13 GMT -5
these are things I didn't get into with my doctor, but are logical, and I'm familiar with all of this. Thanks so much, I feel like there's sooo much I need to look into, grateful 4 the help
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Post by mel26 on Jul 18, 2007 1:23:44 GMT -5
^ My gyno said she was afraid that any remaining "infection" could get pushed through when injecting the dye. I am seeing her on the 8th of August, and I fully intend to get to the root of my pain. It's at the point that when the pain comes on, I've almost fainted, and have to hold myself up. If I have to wait till November to see the GI doc, I need to absolutely do everything to make sure the pain isn't endo. (even if it means a second lap) I can't bear the thought of having Crohns or intestinal cancer... If anyone has tips/questions to add to my list relating to pain in the fallopian/ovarian region, I'd appreciate the help!
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