Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 Can anyone help me? I'm 35 years old and have one large fibroid. (uterus about the size of a four month pregnancy.) I have my children and don't intend on having any more. I'm scheduled for a hyst. in two weeks. I'm not sure which way to go. (abdominal or vaginal.) Does anyone out there have any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 In a message dated 02/11/2001 2:36:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, jugglers4@... writes: << I'm scheduled for a hyst. in two weeks. I'm not sure which way to go. (abdominal or vaginal.) Does anyone out there have any advice? >> We are a group who try and save out uteri, we can hardly give you advise on a hyst, try a HYST group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 nutycr8zy1@... wrote: > We are a group who try and save out uteri, we can hardly give you > advise on a > hyst, try a HYST group. Actually, we are a group that supports ALL women through the process of determining their fibroid condition and exploring ALL options for treatment. While we may tend to focus more on uterus retention, it's important to remember that that just isn't always possible for all women. If a woman finds that a hysterectomy, for her specific case & condition, is something she truly feels is necessary, then I would hope this group would do everything it could to support that very private decision and assist that woman in locating the best possible medical professionals to do the job as well as support her through this. While you or I may not agree with a woman's choice to undergo hysterectomy, it is important to remember that it is HER choice and that she is, without any doubt, confronting many painful decisions just as you and I might. Also, please remember that a multitude of conditions can make sparing the uterus a near impossibility for many women. Nearly every day I talk to women who are considering hysterectomy and I know that beyond cancer there are other conditions that frighten women and confuse them -- and the options available to them are truly limited. Adenomyosis, prolapse, endometriosis, and hyperplasia are just a few of the conditions that complicate matters terribly. While a motivated woman with financial ability to pay for any treatment available can probably find ways to keep her uterus if she tries hard enough -- it can be much more difficult for the " average " woman in " small-town " America to do so. It would be my hope that this group would consider that all women with fibroids need support and caring responses while they work their way through the maze of medical information available online. It would also be my hope that this group recognize the millions of women who have already undergone hysterectomy due to fibroids who may also still need care and support. Many of these women are indeed subscribers to this list group. Those women are on this list group because they need your support but also because they want to impact change. They want to push for more research. They want to assist other women in exploring their options and making the best choice possible. Let's not forget that even women who've undergone hysterectomy for fibroids are truly our sisters. We have much to learn and share with one another if we are to impact change for future generations. Finally, please be kind to one another in your responses. While my health is quite good these days, I understand and remember all too well the fragility of my emotional well-being while I was in the depths of trying to find a solution to my fibroid situation. As we quickly type our responses and hit the " send " button, sometimes we do forget to stop and consider how our message might be received or how it might hurt another member. When a woman calls out for help to this group, I would hope that all respondents are thinking of ways to actually help her to better explore the situation and her options. Carla Dionne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 Y a know,We are not a group that gives advice of hysterectomy,however,it is possible that someone could learn something of value from our group and maybe go on to the surgery a bit more informed or maybe decide to postpone the surgery.So I think,Ms.Nutycrazy,I'm sorry I don't see your name here,we are a group that tries to help out other women-at least that is the way I perceive it,and I think I am as much part of this group as you or anyone else,no? Very best, Top of the Morning etc. Your Canadian cousin, Bonnie nutycr8zy1@... wrote: > In a message dated 02/11/2001 2:36:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, > jugglers4@... writes: > > << I'm scheduled for a hyst. in two weeks. > I'm not sure which way to go. (abdominal or vaginal.) Does anyone out there > have any advice? >> > We are a group who try and save out uteri, we can hardly give you advise on a > hyst, try a HYST group. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 Carla, RIGHT,RIGHT<DOUBLE RIGHT ON!!!!!!!! Bonnie Carla Dionne wrote: > nutycr8zy1@... wrote: > > > We are a group who try and save out uteri, we can hardly give you > > advise on a > > hyst, try a HYST group. > > Actually, we are a group that supports ALL women through the process of > determining their fibroid condition and exploring ALL options for > treatment. While we may tend to focus more on uterus retention, it's > important to remember that that just isn't always possible for all > women. If a woman finds that a hysterectomy, for her specific case & > condition, is something she truly feels is necessary, then I would hope > this group would do everything it could to support that very private > decision and assist that woman in locating the best possible medical > professionals to do the job as well as support her through this. While > you or I may not agree with a woman's choice to undergo hysterectomy, it > is important to remember that it is HER choice and that she is, without > any doubt, confronting many painful decisions just as you and I might. > > Also, please remember that a multitude of conditions can make sparing > the uterus a near impossibility for many women. Nearly every day I talk > to women who are considering hysterectomy and I know that beyond cancer > there are other conditions that frighten women and confuse them -- and > the options available to them are truly limited. Adenomyosis, prolapse, > endometriosis, and hyperplasia are just a few of the conditions that > complicate matters terribly. While a motivated woman with financial > ability to pay for any treatment available can probably find ways to > keep her uterus if she tries hard enough -- it can be much more > difficult for the " average " woman in " small-town " America to do so. > > It would be my hope that this group would consider that all women with > fibroids need support and caring responses while they work their way > through the maze of medical information available online. It would also > be my hope that this group recognize the millions of women who have > already undergone hysterectomy due to fibroids who may also still need > care and support. Many of these women are indeed subscribers to this > list group. Those women are on this list group because they need your > support but also because they want to impact change. They want to push > for more research. They want to assist other women in exploring their > options and making the best choice possible. Let's not forget that even > women who've undergone hysterectomy for fibroids are truly our sisters. > We have much to learn and share with one another if we are to impact > change for future generations. > > Finally, please be kind to one another in your responses. While my > health is quite good these days, I understand and remember all too well > the fragility of my emotional well-being while I was in the depths of > trying to find a solution to my fibroid situation. As we quickly type > our responses and hit the " send " button, sometimes we do forget to stop > and consider how our message might be received or how it might hurt > another member. When a woman calls out for help to this group, I would > hope that all respondents are thinking of ways to actually help her to > better explore the situation and her options. > > Carla Dionne > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 > Can anyone help me? I'm 35 years old and have one large fibroid. > (uterus about the size of a four month pregnancy.) I have my children and don't intend on having any more. I'm scheduled for a hyst. in two weeks. > I'm not sure which way to go. (abdominal or vaginal.) Does anyone >out there have any advice? As others have written, you don't necessarily have to have hysterectomy. Have you fully explored other options? We had a discussion Re: Vaginal vs Abdominal Hysterectomy on this forum last November. If you go to the website (you may have to register to log on) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uterinefibroids/messages you can search the archives for messages 5220, 5224, 5230, 5231, 5236, 5242, 5245 and 5249 (I found these message numbers by doing a keyword search for " vaginal hysterectomy " ) I am sure some of the information there will be useful to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 jugglers wrote: > Can anyone help me? I'm 35 years old and have one large fibroid. > (uterus about the size of a four month pregnancy.) I have my > children and don't intend on having any more. I'm scheduled > for a hyst. in two weeks. I'm not sure which way to go. > (abdominal or vaginal.) Does anyone out there have any advice? Have you considered myomectomy for the one fibroid? Do you have bleeding problems or bulk problems? A vaginal hysterectomy may be used if the uterus is small enough to fit through the vagina. A vaginal hysterectomy probably causes less postoperative pain because you don't have the incision. But the surgeon's field of vision is extremely limited. Complications can be fever and infection, bladder injuries, and adhesions. Abdominal hysterectomy complications can include: adhesions, injury to the bowel, bladder, or ureter, postoperative bleeding: and wound dehiscence. Hysterectomy can shorten the length of the vagina. If the surgeon doesn't preserve the normal length of the vagina, it can make sex very uncomfortable. Is the surgeon leaving the cervix? If not, is he closing the end of the vagina or leaving it open? If he leaves it open, the woman is susceptible to infection. I got the information from " The Hysterectomy Hoax " , by Dr. Stanley West, http://www.repmed.com Hysterectomy can lead to incontinence twenty, thirty years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 jugglers wrote: > Can anyone help me? I'm 35 years old and have one large fibroid. > (uterus about the size of a four month pregnancy.) I have my > children and don't intend on having any more. I'm scheduled > for a hyst. in two weeks. I'm not sure which way to go. > (abdominal or vaginal.) Does anyone out there have any advice? Have you considered myomectomy for the one fibroid? Do you have bleeding problems or bulk problems? A vaginal hysterectomy may be used if the uterus is small enough to fit through the vagina. A vaginal hysterectomy probably causes less postoperative pain because you don't have the incision. But the surgeon's field of vision is extremely limited. Complications can be fever and infection, bladder injuries, and adhesions. Abdominal hysterectomy complications can include: adhesions, injury to the bowel, bladder, or ureter, postoperative bleeding: and wound dehiscence. Hysterectomy can shorten the length of the vagina. If the surgeon doesn't preserve the normal length of the vagina, it can make sex very uncomfortable. Is the surgeon leaving the cervix? If not, is he closing the end of the vagina or leaving it open? If he leaves it open, the woman is susceptible to infection. I got the information from " The Hysterectomy Hoax " , by Dr. Stanley West, http://www.repmed.com Hysterectomy can lead to incontinence twenty, thirty years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 jugglers wrote: > Can anyone help me? I'm 35 years old and have one large fibroid. > (uterus about the size of a four month pregnancy.) I have my > children and don't intend on having any more. I'm scheduled > for a hyst. in two weeks. I'm not sure which way to go. > (abdominal or vaginal.) Does anyone out there have any advice? Have you considered myomectomy for the one fibroid? Do you have bleeding problems or bulk problems? A vaginal hysterectomy may be used if the uterus is small enough to fit through the vagina. A vaginal hysterectomy probably causes less postoperative pain because you don't have the incision. But the surgeon's field of vision is extremely limited. Complications can be fever and infection, bladder injuries, and adhesions. Abdominal hysterectomy complications can include: adhesions, injury to the bowel, bladder, or ureter, postoperative bleeding: and wound dehiscence. Hysterectomy can shorten the length of the vagina. If the surgeon doesn't preserve the normal length of the vagina, it can make sex very uncomfortable. Is the surgeon leaving the cervix? If not, is he closing the end of the vagina or leaving it open? If he leaves it open, the woman is susceptible to infection. I got the information from " The Hysterectomy Hoax " , by Dr. Stanley West, http://www.repmed.com Hysterectomy can lead to incontinence twenty, thirty years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 <P> Thankyou Carla for your very tactful reply. The last thing any of us needs is to be berated by someone else for trying to get information to help ourselves. Dealing with the fibroids is difficult enough. Let me quote my dr. who last week pointed out to me in a phone conversation that a patient of hers in the same situation as myself lost her job and her relationship because of her fibroids.So let's be there for each other. After my surgery in two weeks, I hope to be well enough to act in an advisory role to anyone who may need help. I certainly have asked enough questions to the group and been supported by many caring women in my quest to find the right way to deal with fibroids.<BR> <P> & nbsp; <B><I>Carla Dionne & lt;cdionne@... & gt;</I></B> wrote: <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE style= " BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px " ><TT>nutycr8zy1@... wrote:<BR><BR> & gt; We are a group who try and save out uteri, we can hardly give you<BR> & gt; advise on a<BR> & gt; hyst, try a HYST group.<BR><BR>Actually, we are a group that supports ALL women through the process of<BR>determining their fibroid condition and exploring ALL options for<BR>treatment. & nbsp; While we may tend to focus more on uterus retention, it's<BR>important to remember that that just isn't always possible for all<BR>women. & nbsp; If a woman finds that a hysterectomy, for her specific case & amp;<BR>condition, is something she truly feels is necessary, then I would hope<BR>this group would do everything it could to support that very private<BR>decision and assist that woman in locating the best possible medical<BR>professionals to do the job as well as support her through this. & nbsp; While<BR>you or I may not agree with a woman's choice to undergo hysterectomy, it<BR>is important to remember that it is HER choice and that she is, without<BR>any doubt, confronting many painful decisions just as you and I might.<BR><BR>Also, please remember that a multitude of conditions can make sparing<BR>the uterus a near impossibility for many women. & nbsp; Nearly every day I talk<BR>to women who are considering hysterectomy and I know that beyond cancer<BR>there are other conditions that frighten women and confuse them -- and<BR>the options available to them are truly limited. & nbsp; Adenomyosis, prolapse,<BR>endometriosis, and hyperplasia are just a few of the conditions that<BR>complicate matters terribly. & nbsp; While a motivated woman with financial<BR>ability to pay for any treatment available can probably find ways to<BR>keep her uterus if she tries hard enough -- it can be much more<BR>difficult for the " average " woman in " small-town " America to do so.<BR><BR>It would be my hope that this group would consider that all women with<BR>fibroids need support and caring responses while they work their way<BR>through the maze of medical information available online. & nbsp; It would also<BR>be my hope that this group recognize the millions of women who have<BR>already undergone hysterectomy due to fibroids who may also still need<BR>care and support. & nbsp; Many of these women are indeed subscribers to this<BR>list group. & nbsp; Those women are on this list group because they need your<BR>support but also because they want to impact change. & nbsp; They want to push<BR>for more research. & nbsp; They want to assist other women in exploring their<BR>options and making the best choice possible. & nbsp; Let's not forget that even<BR>women who've undergone hysterectomy for fibroids are truly our sisters.<BR>We have much to learn and share with one another if we are to impact<BR>change for future generations.<BR><BR>Finally, please be kind to one another in your responses. & nbsp; While my<BR>health is quite good these days, I understand and remember all too well<BR>the fragility of my emotional well-being while I was in the depths of<BR>trying to find a solution to my fibroid situation. & nbsp; As we quickly type<BR>our responses and hit the " send " button, sometimes we do forget to stop<BR>and consider how our message might be received or how it might hurt<BR>another member. When a woman calls out for help to this group, I would<BR>hope that all respondents are thinking of ways to actually help her to<BR>better explore the situation and her options.<BR><BR>Carla Dionne<BR><BR><BR>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]<BR><BR></TT><BR><!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --><BR> <TABLE border=0 cellPadding=2 cellSpacing=0><BR> <TBODY><BR> <TR bgColor=#ffffcc><BR> <TD align=middle><FONT color=#003399 size=-1><B>Yahoo! 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Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 <P> Thankyou Carla for your very tactful reply. The last thing any of us needs is to be berated by someone else for trying to get information to help ourselves. Dealing with the fibroids is difficult enough. Let me quote my dr. who last week pointed out to me in a phone conversation that a patient of hers in the same situation as myself lost her job and her relationship because of her fibroids.So let's be there for each other. After my surgery in two weeks, I hope to be well enough to act in an advisory role to anyone who may need help. I certainly have asked enough questions to the group and been supported by many caring women in my quest to find the right way to deal with fibroids.<BR> <P> & nbsp; <B><I>Carla Dionne & lt;cdionne@... & gt;</I></B> wrote: <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE style= " BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px " ><TT>nutycr8zy1@... wrote:<BR><BR> & gt; We are a group who try and save out uteri, we can hardly give you<BR> & gt; advise on a<BR> & gt; hyst, try a HYST group.<BR><BR>Actually, we are a group that supports ALL women through the process of<BR>determining their fibroid condition and exploring ALL options for<BR>treatment. & nbsp; While we may tend to focus more on uterus retention, it's<BR>important to remember that that just isn't always possible for all<BR>women. & nbsp; If a woman finds that a hysterectomy, for her specific case & amp;<BR>condition, is something she truly feels is necessary, then I would hope<BR>this group would do everything it could to support that very private<BR>decision and assist that woman in locating the best possible medical<BR>professionals to do the job as well as support her through this. & nbsp; While<BR>you or I may not agree with a woman's choice to undergo hysterectomy, it<BR>is important to remember that it is HER choice and that she is, without<BR>any doubt, confronting many painful decisions just as you and I might.<BR><BR>Also, please remember that a multitude of conditions can make sparing<BR>the uterus a near impossibility for many women. & nbsp; Nearly every day I talk<BR>to women who are considering hysterectomy and I know that beyond cancer<BR>there are other conditions that frighten women and confuse them -- and<BR>the options available to them are truly limited. & nbsp; Adenomyosis, prolapse,<BR>endometriosis, and hyperplasia are just a few of the conditions that<BR>complicate matters terribly. & nbsp; While a motivated woman with financial<BR>ability to pay for any treatment available can probably find ways to<BR>keep her uterus if she tries hard enough -- it can be much more<BR>difficult for the " average " woman in " small-town " America to do so.<BR><BR>It would be my hope that this group would consider that all women with<BR>fibroids need support and caring responses while they work their way<BR>through the maze of medical information available online. & nbsp; It would also<BR>be my hope that this group recognize the millions of women who have<BR>already undergone hysterectomy due to fibroids who may also still need<BR>care and support. & nbsp; Many of these women are indeed subscribers to this<BR>list group. & nbsp; Those women are on this list group because they need your<BR>support but also because they want to impact change. & nbsp; They want to push<BR>for more research. & nbsp; They want to assist other women in exploring their<BR>options and making the best choice possible. & nbsp; Let's not forget that even<BR>women who've undergone hysterectomy for fibroids are truly our sisters.<BR>We have much to learn and share with one another if we are to impact<BR>change for future generations.<BR><BR>Finally, please be kind to one another in your responses. & nbsp; While my<BR>health is quite good these days, I understand and remember all too well<BR>the fragility of my emotional well-being while I was in the depths of<BR>trying to find a solution to my fibroid situation. & nbsp; As we quickly type<BR>our responses and hit the " send " button, sometimes we do forget to stop<BR>and consider how our message might be received or how it might hurt<BR>another member. When a woman calls out for help to this group, I would<BR>hope that all respondents are thinking of ways to actually help her to<BR>better explore the situation and her options.<BR><BR>Carla Dionne<BR><BR><BR>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]<BR><BR></TT><BR><!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --><BR> <TABLE border=0 cellPadding=2 cellSpacing=0><BR> <TBODY><BR> <TR bgColor=#ffffcc><BR> <TD align=middle><FONT color=#003399 size=-1><B>Yahoo! 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Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 <P> Thankyou Carla for your very tactful reply. The last thing any of us needs is to be berated by someone else for trying to get information to help ourselves. Dealing with the fibroids is difficult enough. Let me quote my dr. who last week pointed out to me in a phone conversation that a patient of hers in the same situation as myself lost her job and her relationship because of her fibroids.So let's be there for each other. After my surgery in two weeks, I hope to be well enough to act in an advisory role to anyone who may need help. I certainly have asked enough questions to the group and been supported by many caring women in my quest to find the right way to deal with fibroids.<BR> <P> & nbsp; <B><I>Carla Dionne & lt;cdionne@... & gt;</I></B> wrote: <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE style= " BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px " ><TT>nutycr8zy1@... wrote:<BR><BR> & gt; We are a group who try and save out uteri, we can hardly give you<BR> & gt; advise on a<BR> & gt; hyst, try a HYST group.<BR><BR>Actually, we are a group that supports ALL women through the process of<BR>determining their fibroid condition and exploring ALL options for<BR>treatment. & nbsp; While we may tend to focus more on uterus retention, it's<BR>important to remember that that just isn't always possible for all<BR>women. & nbsp; If a woman finds that a hysterectomy, for her specific case & amp;<BR>condition, is something she truly feels is necessary, then I would hope<BR>this group would do everything it could to support that very private<BR>decision and assist that woman in locating the best possible medical<BR>professionals to do the job as well as support her through this. & nbsp; While<BR>you or I may not agree with a woman's choice to undergo hysterectomy, it<BR>is important to remember that it is HER choice and that she is, without<BR>any doubt, confronting many painful decisions just as you and I might.<BR><BR>Also, please remember that a multitude of conditions can make sparing<BR>the uterus a near impossibility for many women. & nbsp; Nearly every day I talk<BR>to women who are considering hysterectomy and I know that beyond cancer<BR>there are other conditions that frighten women and confuse them -- and<BR>the options available to them are truly limited. & nbsp; Adenomyosis, prolapse,<BR>endometriosis, and hyperplasia are just a few of the conditions that<BR>complicate matters terribly. & nbsp; While a motivated woman with financial<BR>ability to pay for any treatment available can probably find ways to<BR>keep her uterus if she tries hard enough -- it can be much more<BR>difficult for the " average " woman in " small-town " America to do so.<BR><BR>It would be my hope that this group would consider that all women with<BR>fibroids need support and caring responses while they work their way<BR>through the maze of medical information available online. & nbsp; It would also<BR>be my hope that this group recognize the millions of women who have<BR>already undergone hysterectomy due to fibroids who may also still need<BR>care and support. & nbsp; Many of these women are indeed subscribers to this<BR>list group. & nbsp; Those women are on this list group because they need your<BR>support but also because they want to impact change. & nbsp; They want to push<BR>for more research. & nbsp; They want to assist other women in exploring their<BR>options and making the best choice possible. & nbsp; Let's not forget that even<BR>women who've undergone hysterectomy for fibroids are truly our sisters.<BR>We have much to learn and share with one another if we are to impact<BR>change for future generations.<BR><BR>Finally, please be kind to one another in your responses. & nbsp; While my<BR>health is quite good these days, I understand and remember all too well<BR>the fragility of my emotional well-being while I was in the depths of<BR>trying to find a solution to my fibroid situation. & nbsp; As we quickly type<BR>our responses and hit the " send " button, sometimes we do forget to stop<BR>and consider how our message might be received or how it might hurt<BR>another member. When a woman calls out for help to this group, I would<BR>hope that all respondents are thinking of ways to actually help her to<BR>better explore the situation and her options.<BR><BR>Carla Dionne<BR><BR><BR>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]<BR><BR></TT><BR><!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --><BR> <TABLE border=0 cellPadding=2 cellSpacing=0><BR> <TBODY><BR> <TR bgColor=#ffffcc><BR> <TD align=middle><FONT color=#003399 size=-1><B>Yahoo! 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Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 Good luck Mimi, I had a myomectomy in Feb. '99; had three months of Lupron shots prior to the surgery which shrank the fibroids so they were easier for the doctor to cut out (otherwise she might have had to do a hysterectomy and/or there may have been a lot more bleeding). I didn't have general anesthesia either because I wanted to watch, but apparently I was whining a lot when she was tugging on my uterus, so they put me under more (sorry I don't know what they used though -- some kind of sedation I'm sure.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 Good luck Mimi, I had a myomectomy in Feb. '99; had three months of Lupron shots prior to the surgery which shrank the fibroids so they were easier for the doctor to cut out (otherwise she might have had to do a hysterectomy and/or there may have been a lot more bleeding). I didn't have general anesthesia either because I wanted to watch, but apparently I was whining a lot when she was tugging on my uterus, so they put me under more (sorry I don't know what they used though -- some kind of sedation I'm sure.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Thank you every body for responding to me. It helped a lot. Oh about the Lupron, my doctor didn't suggest that I should get the Lupron shot. Actually he told me sometimes the Lupron makes the surgery a little difficult. Any ways, after reading your emails I decided that i'm not gonna take the Lupron shot. So I just called the Doctors office told them. Thank you all very much. God bless you. I have another question: my doctor told me that I have a low blood count, is there any thing that I can do naturally . Because I have to wait to have the myo untill my blood count is stable. Thank you again for every body who wrote me mimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Thank you every body for responding to me. It helped a lot. Oh about the Lupron, my doctor didn't suggest that I should get the Lupron shot. Actually he told me sometimes the Lupron makes the surgery a little difficult. Any ways, after reading your emails I decided that i'm not gonna take the Lupron shot. So I just called the Doctors office told them. Thank you all very much. God bless you. I have another question: my doctor told me that I have a low blood count, is there any thing that I can do naturally . Because I have to wait to have the myo untill my blood count is stable. Thank you again for every body who wrote me mimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Thank you Threrese! God Bless you MIMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 I was told by my GYN and a Reproductive Endocrinologist that the purpose of the course of Lupron, usually 1-6 months, is to reduce the size of the fibroid and therefore minimize blood loss during the MYO procedure reducing the need for a blood transfusion. --- wrote: > > > shemsali@... wrote: > > > Hi ! I am 26 and I have a big fibroid(26 weeks > fetus) my question to all of is: my Doctor is gonna > do a myo after three months. Because I'm anemic we > have to wait a little longer. Right now I am on Depo > Provera to stop my bleeding. And on Friday he's > gonna give me a Lupron Shot, which I am not sure > about. What do you think should I take the Lupron or > not. Do you think it will help me in my situation. > The other question is about the surgery. Since I am > terrfied about the General anesthesia, My doctor > agreed to give epuderal with sedation. Have any of > you have done that. Do you think it's better that > being to sleep. Please help!!!! I am so worried I > can't even sleep. > > > > God Bless you > > MIMI > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 I was told by my GYN and a Reproductive Endocrinologist that the purpose of the course of Lupron, usually 1-6 months, is to reduce the size of the fibroid and therefore minimize blood loss during the MYO procedure reducing the need for a blood transfusion. --- wrote: > > > shemsali@... wrote: > > > Hi ! I am 26 and I have a big fibroid(26 weeks > fetus) my question to all of is: my Doctor is gonna > do a myo after three months. Because I'm anemic we > have to wait a little longer. Right now I am on Depo > Provera to stop my bleeding. And on Friday he's > gonna give me a Lupron Shot, which I am not sure > about. What do you think should I take the Lupron or > not. Do you think it will help me in my situation. > The other question is about the surgery. Since I am > terrfied about the General anesthesia, My doctor > agreed to give epuderal with sedation. Have any of > you have done that. Do you think it's better that > being to sleep. Please help!!!! I am so worried I > can't even sleep. > > > > God Bless you > > MIMI > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Slow FE is an iron pill that is available without a prescription at drug stores. A doctor recommended it to me last summer when my hemoglobin was 7.6. He told me to take it three times a day. Within two months my hemoglobin was at 12.7 and has consistantly been between 12.7 and 13.4 ever since, even though my periods are extremely heavy. I am now taking one or two pills a day, except when I am on my period, when I take three pills. Therese Re: Re: Help! Thank you every body for responding to me. It helped a lot. Oh about the Lupron, my doctor didn't suggest that I should get the Lupron shot. Actually he told me sometimes the Lupron makes the surgery a little difficult. Any ways, after reading your emails I decided that i'm not gonna take the Lupron shot. So I just called the Doctors office told them. Thank you all very much. God bless you. I have another question: my doctor told me that I have a low blood count, is there any thing that I can do naturally . Because I have to wait to have the myo untill my blood count is stable. Thank you again for every body who wrote me mimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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