Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 CC, No sex anyway! You should not put anything in there for a few weeks! I have a balloon in, but my doctor goes not leave a bag hanging out. I do not have cramps. I only had them for two days from the lap. My advice is to lay down if you are standing and visa versa. This moves the cramping areas from the lap. I can hardly feel the bag. my bag was said to be filled more that the usual amount, but it seems to be ok. K cckidsinc@... wrote: Any hints on how to survive the post-surgery uterine balloon catheter? Any tips would be appreciated! I have heard no sex or orgasm, that you can get cramps, constipation, infection. What things helped you survive? What was your experience like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 CC, No sex anyway! You should not put anything in there for a few weeks! I have a balloon in, but my doctor goes not leave a bag hanging out. I do not have cramps. I only had them for two days from the lap. My advice is to lay down if you are standing and visa versa. This moves the cramping areas from the lap. I can hardly feel the bag. my bag was said to be filled more that the usual amount, but it seems to be ok. K cckidsinc@... wrote: Any hints on how to survive the post-surgery uterine balloon catheter? Any tips would be appreciated! I have heard no sex or orgasm, that you can get cramps, constipation, infection. What things helped you survive? What was your experience like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 CC, No sex anyway! You should not put anything in there for a few weeks! I have a balloon in, but my doctor goes not leave a bag hanging out. I do not have cramps. I only had them for two days from the lap. My advice is to lay down if you are standing and visa versa. This moves the cramping areas from the lap. I can hardly feel the bag. my bag was said to be filled more that the usual amount, but it seems to be ok. K cckidsinc@... wrote: Any hints on how to survive the post-surgery uterine balloon catheter? Any tips would be appreciated! I have heard no sex or orgasm, that you can get cramps, constipation, infection. What things helped you survive? What was your experience like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Hi K I am going to be quite honest with you concerning my experience with the balloon. What helped me survive was looking foreward to the day when it was REMOVED. It was uncomfortable, always feeling like it was going to fall out, especially when going to the bathroom. What I did was try not to move around too much. Try to hang in there, I know it can be difficult sometimes. But I feel like I would suffer the balloon for a month 2,3,4,what ever if I coulde be guaranteed a FIX. Enjoy you up coming trip. Audrey > Any hints on how to survive the post-surgery uterine balloon catheter? Any > tips would be appreciated! I have heard no sex or orgasm, that you can get > cramps, constipation, infection. What things helped you survive? What was > your experience like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Audrey, Thanks for the reply. i am ok with the balloon thing. Someone elso had a concern. SK audreyaudgee wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Audrey, Thanks for the reply. i am ok with the balloon thing. Someone elso had a concern. SK audreyaudgee wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Audrey, Thanks for the reply. i am ok with the balloon thing. Someone elso had a concern. SK audreyaudgee wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Hi , Wait, is the bag taped to your leg, or do you mean the balloon thing in the uterus? I have heard that some people get a short tube, some a long tube taped to their knee almost, and some have a collection bag... Is the bag for blood or urine or just watery healing plasma? My surgeon said mine will be a short tube that stays inside, and no collection bag. Did I mention I have to do the balloon for a month? I am taking the whole month off, and tackling a big pile of low physical activity projects like reading, sewing and scrapbooking that I have been meaning to do! How is your recovery going generally? Is Judy from the group in NYC awaiting surgery? I try to keep track of all th posts but... And W has surgery the day after me! I don't think I will want to sit at the computer. Last time I wanted to stand or lay down, sitting was hard. Maybe DH can rig up our laptop to be a couch accessible unit! Thanks for all the hints, and prayers for fast healing for you! CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Hi , Wait, is the bag taped to your leg, or do you mean the balloon thing in the uterus? I have heard that some people get a short tube, some a long tube taped to their knee almost, and some have a collection bag... Is the bag for blood or urine or just watery healing plasma? My surgeon said mine will be a short tube that stays inside, and no collection bag. Did I mention I have to do the balloon for a month? I am taking the whole month off, and tackling a big pile of low physical activity projects like reading, sewing and scrapbooking that I have been meaning to do! How is your recovery going generally? Is Judy from the group in NYC awaiting surgery? I try to keep track of all th posts but... And W has surgery the day after me! I don't think I will want to sit at the computer. Last time I wanted to stand or lay down, sitting was hard. Maybe DH can rig up our laptop to be a couch accessible unit! Thanks for all the hints, and prayers for fast healing for you! CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Hi , Wait, is the bag taped to your leg, or do you mean the balloon thing in the uterus? I have heard that some people get a short tube, some a long tube taped to their knee almost, and some have a collection bag... Is the bag for blood or urine or just watery healing plasma? My surgeon said mine will be a short tube that stays inside, and no collection bag. Did I mention I have to do the balloon for a month? I am taking the whole month off, and tackling a big pile of low physical activity projects like reading, sewing and scrapbooking that I have been meaning to do! How is your recovery going generally? Is Judy from the group in NYC awaiting surgery? I try to keep track of all th posts but... And W has surgery the day after me! I don't think I will want to sit at the computer. Last time I wanted to stand or lay down, sitting was hard. Maybe DH can rig up our laptop to be a couch accessible unit! Thanks for all the hints, and prayers for fast healing for you! CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Sorry for the mix up. I think CC was asking the question. Good luck with your app't on tuesday. Audrey > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Sorry for the mix up. I think CC was asking the question. Good luck with your app't on tuesday. Audrey > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Sorry for the mix up. I think CC was asking the question. Good luck with your app't on tuesday. Audrey > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi , Well surgery is tomorrow! I will have the Cook ob/gyn balloon, and I found a picture online. I think the tube is only 12 cm long, with no bag or anything! What will your masters be in? I used to live in NY, and traveled out to Long Island sometimes! Yes, I am blessed to have a job that allows the flexibility to live with the healing balloon for a month. Honestly, the fertility treatments of the last year have been like a full time job... monitoring, going in for treatments and blood work, now lining up two surgeries! Plus DH had a vasectomy reversal after we got married two years ago, so the whole ttc thing has been a main part of our lives! God bless, xoxo CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi , Well surgery is tomorrow! I will have the Cook ob/gyn balloon, and I found a picture online. I think the tube is only 12 cm long, with no bag or anything! What will your masters be in? I used to live in NY, and traveled out to Long Island sometimes! Yes, I am blessed to have a job that allows the flexibility to live with the healing balloon for a month. Honestly, the fertility treatments of the last year have been like a full time job... monitoring, going in for treatments and blood work, now lining up two surgeries! Plus DH had a vasectomy reversal after we got married two years ago, so the whole ttc thing has been a main part of our lives! God bless, xoxo CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi , Well surgery is tomorrow! I will have the Cook ob/gyn balloon, and I found a picture online. I think the tube is only 12 cm long, with no bag or anything! What will your masters be in? I used to live in NY, and traveled out to Long Island sometimes! Yes, I am blessed to have a job that allows the flexibility to live with the healing balloon for a month. Honestly, the fertility treatments of the last year have been like a full time job... monitoring, going in for treatments and blood work, now lining up two surgeries! Plus DH had a vasectomy reversal after we got married two years ago, so the whole ttc thing has been a main part of our lives! God bless, xoxo CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi , I live in DC! Thanks for your wishes for good surgery tomorrow! That is great the merger coincided with ttc! I know another woman taking leave of absence for ivf. Heal fast so you can make a baby! I will be back online briefly in a few days when I am up to it! CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi , I live in DC! Thanks for your wishes for good surgery tomorrow! That is great the merger coincided with ttc! I know another woman taking leave of absence for ivf. Heal fast so you can make a baby! I will be back online briefly in a few days when I am up to it! CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Dear CC, Hoping that your surgery goes well tomorrow and you have a speedy recovery. Please try to remove your mind off the balloon thing. It can only make you more nervous. Be comforted by the fact that you would have it removed in a matter of days. You are in my prayers. Best of luck.. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Dear CC, Hoping that your surgery goes well tomorrow and you have a speedy recovery. Please try to remove your mind off the balloon thing. It can only make you more nervous. Be comforted by the fact that you would have it removed in a matter of days. You are in my prayers. Best of luck.. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Dear CC, Hoping that your surgery goes well tomorrow and you have a speedy recovery. Please try to remove your mind off the balloon thing. It can only make you more nervous. Be comforted by the fact that you would have it removed in a matter of days. You are in my prayers. Best of luck.. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Thanks Audrey and God bless you! CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Thanks Audrey and God bless you! CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 CC Good luck with your surgery. We will all be praying for you and with you in spirit. Get well soon Audrey > Hi , > > Well surgery is tomorrow! I will have the Cook ob/gyn balloon, and I found a > picture online. I think the tube is only 12 cm long, with no bag or > anything! What will your masters be in? I used to live in NY, and traveled > out to Long Island sometimes! Yes, I am blessed to have a job that allows > the flexibility to live with the healing balloon for a month. Honestly, the > fertility treatments of the last year have been like a full time job... > monitoring, going in for treatments and blood work, now lining up two > surgeries! Plus DH had a vasectomy reversal after we got married two years > ago, so the whole ttc thing has been a main part of our lives! > God bless, > xoxo > CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 CC Good luck with your surgery. We will all be praying for you and with you in spirit. Get well soon Audrey > Hi , > > Well surgery is tomorrow! I will have the Cook ob/gyn balloon, and I found a > picture online. I think the tube is only 12 cm long, with no bag or > anything! What will your masters be in? I used to live in NY, and traveled > out to Long Island sometimes! Yes, I am blessed to have a job that allows > the flexibility to live with the healing balloon for a month. Honestly, the > fertility treatments of the last year have been like a full time job... > monitoring, going in for treatments and blood work, now lining up two > surgeries! Plus DH had a vasectomy reversal after we got married two years > ago, so the whole ttc thing has been a main part of our lives! > God bless, > xoxo > CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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