Re: Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

[Guest guest]

Bonnie and Margaret,

Thanks for your responses. I know I'm probably not explaining the situation

clearly. The mass that they're really concerned about is not in my uterus.

It may be a fibroid that's attached to my uterus on a long stalk; it also

may be attached to intestine, they can't be sure from the ultrasound (I've

had two) and CAT scan films. There's just enough concern that it could be

something scarier than a fibroid that they (the gyn. and general surgeon)

want to take it out and analyze it right away. I also have two fibroids IN

my uterus. Those could wait a bit; they're big and uncomfortable, but not

life-threatening. The trouble is, I probably will want them out soon, and it

would be better if I didn't have to have a second surgery for that purpose.

Myomectomy would be difficult because of the size of the fibroids in my

uterus, although it may be a possibility, also embolization, but if those

can't be done or don't work well enough for me. If I knew for sure I was OK

with a hysterectomy, they could do it while they're removing the mass that's

outside my uterus, and nobody would have to go in there again, in theory.

I'm not concerned with preserving the ability to have kids at this point. I

do have concerns about other possible adverse effects of hysterectomy. I'm

sorry this is so long; I hope it makes more sense now.

Suzanne

Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> Suzanne,

>

> I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

>

> I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

>

> Margaret

>

>

> > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> around other organs. HELP.

> >

> > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> >

> > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > bernspen3@e...

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Bonnie and Margaret,

Thanks for your responses. I know I'm probably not explaining the situation

clearly. The mass that they're really concerned about is not in my uterus.

It may be a fibroid that's attached to my uterus on a long stalk; it also

may be attached to intestine, they can't be sure from the ultrasound (I've

had two) and CAT scan films. There's just enough concern that it could be

something scarier than a fibroid that they (the gyn. and general surgeon)

want to take it out and analyze it right away. I also have two fibroids IN

my uterus. Those could wait a bit; they're big and uncomfortable, but not

life-threatening. The trouble is, I probably will want them out soon, and it

would be better if I didn't have to have a second surgery for that purpose.

Myomectomy would be difficult because of the size of the fibroids in my

uterus, although it may be a possibility, also embolization, but if those

can't be done or don't work well enough for me. If I knew for sure I was OK

with a hysterectomy, they could do it while they're removing the mass that's

outside my uterus, and nobody would have to go in there again, in theory.

I'm not concerned with preserving the ability to have kids at this point. I

do have concerns about other possible adverse effects of hysterectomy. I'm

sorry this is so long; I hope it makes more sense now.

Suzanne

Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> Suzanne,

>

> I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

>

> I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

>

> Margaret

>

>

> > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> around other organs. HELP.

> >

> > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> >

> > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > bernspen3@e...

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Suzanne-

There is no size of fibroid(s) that is not possible to be removed with a

myomectomy.My fibroids

numbered 38 and weighed over 5lbs.They were on the inside, the outside and on

stalks-one on a stalk

to the liver.I still urge you to get a second opinion by a surgeon who

specializes in myomectomy

Best

Bonnie

Suzanne Bernard wrote:

> Bonnie and Margaret,

> Thanks for your responses. I know I'm probably not explaining the situation

> clearly. The mass that they're really concerned about is not in my uterus.

> It may be a fibroid that's attached to my uterus on a long stalk; it also

> may be attached to intestine, they can't be sure from the ultrasound (I've

> had two) and CAT scan films. There's just enough concern that it could be

> something scarier than a fibroid that they (the gyn. and general surgeon)

> want to take it out and analyze it right away. I also have two fibroids IN

> my uterus. Those could wait a bit; they're big and uncomfortable, but not

> life-threatening. The trouble is, I probably will want them out soon, and it

> would be better if I didn't have to have a second surgery for that purpose.

> Myomectomy would be difficult because of the size of the fibroids in my

> uterus, although it may be a possibility, also embolization, but if those

> can't be done or don't work well enough for me. If I knew for sure I was OK

> with a hysterectomy, they could do it while they're removing the mass that's

> outside my uterus, and nobody would have to go in there again, in theory.

> I'm not concerned with preserving the ability to have kids at this point. I

> do have concerns about other possible adverse effects of hysterectomy. I'm

> sorry this is so long; I hope it makes more sense now.

>

> Suzanne

>

> Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

>

> > Suzanne,

> >

> > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> >

> > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> >

> > Margaret

> >

> >

> > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > around other organs. HELP.

> > >

> > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > >

> > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > bernspen3@e...

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Suzanne-

There is no size of fibroid(s) that is not possible to be removed with a

myomectomy.My fibroids

numbered 38 and weighed over 5lbs.They were on the inside, the outside and on

stalks-one on a stalk

to the liver.I still urge you to get a second opinion by a surgeon who

specializes in myomectomy

Best

Bonnie

Suzanne Bernard wrote:

> Bonnie and Margaret,

> Thanks for your responses. I know I'm probably not explaining the situation

> clearly. The mass that they're really concerned about is not in my uterus.

> It may be a fibroid that's attached to my uterus on a long stalk; it also

> may be attached to intestine, they can't be sure from the ultrasound (I've

> had two) and CAT scan films. There's just enough concern that it could be

> something scarier than a fibroid that they (the gyn. and general surgeon)

> want to take it out and analyze it right away. I also have two fibroids IN

> my uterus. Those could wait a bit; they're big and uncomfortable, but not

> life-threatening. The trouble is, I probably will want them out soon, and it

> would be better if I didn't have to have a second surgery for that purpose.

> Myomectomy would be difficult because of the size of the fibroids in my

> uterus, although it may be a possibility, also embolization, but if those

> can't be done or don't work well enough for me. If I knew for sure I was OK

> with a hysterectomy, they could do it while they're removing the mass that's

> outside my uterus, and nobody would have to go in there again, in theory.

> I'm not concerned with preserving the ability to have kids at this point. I

> do have concerns about other possible adverse effects of hysterectomy. I'm

> sorry this is so long; I hope it makes more sense now.

>

> Suzanne

>

> Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

>

> > Suzanne,

> >

> > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> >

> > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> >

> > Margaret

> >

> >

> > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > around other organs. HELP.

> > >

> > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > >

> > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > bernspen3@e...

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Suzanne-

There is no size of fibroid(s) that is not possible to be removed with a

myomectomy.My fibroids

numbered 38 and weighed over 5lbs.They were on the inside, the outside and on

stalks-one on a stalk

to the liver.I still urge you to get a second opinion by a surgeon who

specializes in myomectomy

Best

Bonnie

Suzanne Bernard wrote:

> Bonnie and Margaret,

> Thanks for your responses. I know I'm probably not explaining the situation

> clearly. The mass that they're really concerned about is not in my uterus.

> It may be a fibroid that's attached to my uterus on a long stalk; it also

> may be attached to intestine, they can't be sure from the ultrasound (I've

> had two) and CAT scan films. There's just enough concern that it could be

> something scarier than a fibroid that they (the gyn. and general surgeon)

> want to take it out and analyze it right away. I also have two fibroids IN

> my uterus. Those could wait a bit; they're big and uncomfortable, but not

> life-threatening. The trouble is, I probably will want them out soon, and it

> would be better if I didn't have to have a second surgery for that purpose.

> Myomectomy would be difficult because of the size of the fibroids in my

> uterus, although it may be a possibility, also embolization, but if those

> can't be done or don't work well enough for me. If I knew for sure I was OK

> with a hysterectomy, they could do it while they're removing the mass that's

> outside my uterus, and nobody would have to go in there again, in theory.

> I'm not concerned with preserving the ability to have kids at this point. I

> do have concerns about other possible adverse effects of hysterectomy. I'm

> sorry this is so long; I hope it makes more sense now.

>

> Suzanne

>

> Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

>

> > Suzanne,

> >

> > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> >

> > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> >

> > Margaret

> >

> >

> > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > around other organs. HELP.

> > >

> > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > >

> > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > bernspen3@e...

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Bonnie:

That is good to hear. My fibroid is in the inside of my uterus and one

doctor at UCLA told me that there was a great possibility that she could not

remove that fibroid. I sought another opinion and this doctor has 30 years

behind his belt and said that he refuse to do a hysterectomy and a

myomectomy would be best for me. He had the attitude like, don't worry,

I've performed millions of these and they can all be removed. I can't wait!

I'm miserable.

Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> >

> > > Suzanne,

> > >

> > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > >

> > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > >

> > > Margaret

> > >

> > >

> > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > >

> > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > >

> > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Bonnie:

That is good to hear. My fibroid is in the inside of my uterus and one

doctor at UCLA told me that there was a great possibility that she could not

remove that fibroid. I sought another opinion and this doctor has 30 years

behind his belt and said that he refuse to do a hysterectomy and a

myomectomy would be best for me. He had the attitude like, don't worry,

I've performed millions of these and they can all be removed. I can't wait!

I'm miserable.

Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> >

> > > Suzanne,

> > >

> > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > >

> > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > >

> > > Margaret

> > >

> > >

> > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > >

> > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > >

> > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Bonnie:

That is good to hear. My fibroid is in the inside of my uterus and one

doctor at UCLA told me that there was a great possibility that she could not

remove that fibroid. I sought another opinion and this doctor has 30 years

behind his belt and said that he refuse to do a hysterectomy and a

myomectomy would be best for me. He had the attitude like, don't worry,

I've performed millions of these and they can all be removed. I can't wait!

I'm miserable.

Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> >

> > > Suzanne,

> > >

> > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > >

> > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > >

> > > Margaret

> > >

> > >

> > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > >

> > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > >

> > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Bonnie, may I ask who your surgeon was?

Thanks. - Mickey

Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> >

> > > Suzanne,

> > >

> > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > >

> > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > >

> > > Margaret

> > >

> > >

> > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > >

> > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > >

> > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Bonnie, may I ask who your surgeon was?

Thanks. - Mickey

Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> >

> > > Suzanne,

> > >

> > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > >

> > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > >

> > > Margaret

> > >

> > >

> > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > >

> > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > >

> > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Bonnie, may I ask who your surgeon was?

Thanks. - Mickey

Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> >

> > > Suzanne,

> > >

> > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > >

> > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > >

> > > Margaret

> > >

> > >

> > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > >

> > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > >

> > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Jaki, oh gosh I need such a doctor. Here I am about to give up my uterus.

In California you found such a doctor?

My sister lives in Long Beach and maybe she could check it out for me. May

Iask who? - Mickey

Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> > >

> > > > Suzanne,

> > > >

> > > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed

urgency

> > > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably

is

> > > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > > >

> > > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > > >

> > > > Margaret

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized

uterus.

> > > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about

whether

> > > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would

just

> > > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to

come

> > > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > > >

> > > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar

situation,

> > > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone

kept

> > > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but

I

> > > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > > >

> > > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Glad to hear a 2nd opinion has given you the results you wanted

Best of luck

Bonnie

Jaki wrote:

> Bonnie:

> That is good to hear. My fibroid is in the inside of my uterus and one

> doctor at UCLA told me that there was a great possibility that she could not

> remove that fibroid. I sought another opinion and this doctor has 30 years

> behind his belt and said that he refuse to do a hysterectomy and a

> myomectomy would be best for me. He had the attitude like, don't worry,

> I've performed millions of these and they can all be removed. I can't wait!

> I'm miserable.

> Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> > >

> > > > Suzanne,

> > > >

> > > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > > >

> > > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > > >

> > > > Margaret

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > > >

> > > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > > >

> > > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Glad to hear a 2nd opinion has given you the results you wanted

Best of luck

Bonnie

Jaki wrote:

> Bonnie:

> That is good to hear. My fibroid is in the inside of my uterus and one

> doctor at UCLA told me that there was a great possibility that she could not

> remove that fibroid. I sought another opinion and this doctor has 30 years

> behind his belt and said that he refuse to do a hysterectomy and a

> myomectomy would be best for me. He had the attitude like, don't worry,

> I've performed millions of these and they can all be removed. I can't wait!

> I'm miserable.

> Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> > >

> > > > Suzanne,

> > > >

> > > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > > >

> > > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > > >

> > > > Margaret

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > > >

> > > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > > >

> > > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Glad to hear a 2nd opinion has given you the results you wanted

Best of luck

Bonnie

Jaki wrote:

> Bonnie:

> That is good to hear. My fibroid is in the inside of my uterus and one

> doctor at UCLA told me that there was a great possibility that she could not

> remove that fibroid. I sought another opinion and this doctor has 30 years

> behind his belt and said that he refuse to do a hysterectomy and a

> myomectomy would be best for me. He had the attitude like, don't worry,

> I've performed millions of these and they can all be removed. I can't wait!

> I'm miserable.

> Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> > >

> > > > Suzanne,

> > > >

> > > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > > >

> > > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > > >

> > > > Margaret

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > > >

> > > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > > >

> > > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Dr. Glassner in Philadelphia

Bonnie

GBI102001 wrote:

> Bonnie, may I ask who your surgeon was?

> Thanks. - Mickey

> Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> > >

> > > > Suzanne,

> > > >

> > > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > > >

> > > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > > >

> > > > Margaret

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > > >

> > > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > > >

> > > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Dr. Glassner in Philadelphia

Bonnie

GBI102001 wrote:

> Bonnie, may I ask who your surgeon was?

> Thanks. - Mickey

> Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> > >

> > > > Suzanne,

> > > >

> > > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > > >

> > > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > > >

> > > > Margaret

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > > >

> > > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > > >

> > > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Dr. Glassner in Philadelphia

Bonnie

GBI102001 wrote:

> Bonnie, may I ask who your surgeon was?

> Thanks. - Mickey

> Re: Overwhelmed Newbie (Long)

> > >

> > > > Suzanne,

> > > >

> > > > I am a little confused. You say you have a mass in your abdomen. Do

> > > > you mean in your uterus? I too am concerned with the supposed urgency

> > > > that your doctor feels. If this mass is in your uterus it probably is

> > > > a fibroid and you shouldn't feel rushed into anything.

> > > >

> > > > I also live in New York City. I can suggest other doctors. I think

> > > > you need a second opinion. You can e-mail me privately.

> > > >

> > > > Margaret

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Hi. I'm 42 yrs old. I have one real big fibroid and one smaller

> > > > one. The ultra-sound report says I have a 15 or 16 week sized uterus.

> > > > Here's the biggest problem: There's an unidentified mass in my

> > > > abdomen which is probably a pedunculated (on a stalk) fibroid, but

> > > > they have to take it out REAL soon because they're not absolutely

> > > > sure what it is. This in itself can probably be done

> > > > laparoscopically. But my doctors have asked me to think about whether

> > > > I'll want a hysterectomy for the fibroids in the near future; if so,

> > > > it would be much better to have a single surgery rather than two

> > > > separate ones. If I can decide on a hysterectomy now, they would just

> > > > open up my abdomen, take out the mass, and take out my uterus. And

> > > > then there's the question of keeping my ovaries, or not. And I have

> > > > like a few days to make these decisions, because the mass has to come

> > > > out now, in case it's something worse than a fibroid (although they

> > > > seem to think it's probably not cancer), and because it could wrap

> > > > around other organs. HELP.

> > > > >

> > > > > I guess I want to know if anyone's had a vaguely similar situation,

> > > > and what you did. And are those who've had hysterectomies (total or

> > > > partial) happy, or at least OK, with the outcome? And has anyone kept

> > > > their ovaries but had them " shut down " and gone into premature

> > > > menopause after the uterus was gone? I'm sorry this is so long, but I

> > > > feel like I need to hear really soon from women who've been there.

> > > > Anything anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

> > > > >

> > > > > Suzanne in Brooklyn, NY

> > > > > bernspen3@e...

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >