Re: Vaginal Septum

November 22, 2003

In a message dated 11/22/2003 9:31:15 AM Central Standard Time,

angelp_ci@... writes:

> need some help, I am having a vaginal septum removed Dect 16th, I

> was diagnosed with a didelpyhs uterus a couple of weeks ago. I am

> only having the vaginal septum removed in Dec. to help with pain

> during sex. I am terrified. My md doing the surgery is very

> difficult to get in touch with however research I have done says she

> is the best. I have a lot of questions and can not seem to get any

> answers. I have to go have this IVP done also. I don't what to

> expect with the surgery. Will I be sick afterward from the

> ansthesia? I am also very prone to bladder infections will the

> cathader cause those? I am going away for the Christmas Holidays,

> out of state, and scared that I will have problems during that

> time. I don't know what to do and I am to the point where I may

> scratch the whole thing however I am tired of feeling guilty when I

> don't want to have sex with my husband due to the pain. My family

> md put me on Xanax because I have been unable to deal with all of

> this. I am also a graduate student, final exams, papers are due,

> presentations must be done and working a 35 hour intership with no

> pay. I am just very overwhelmed and need some encouragement.

>

Hi!

I had SU, so can't really help you with this kind of surgery. However, I'm

also prone to bladder infections. I think that catheters can cause bladder

infections, but you could ask your doctor to put you on antibiotics to prevent

that. Or you can drink LOTS of cranberry juice. Always works for me. It changes

the pH of your urine and makes it harder for bacteria to grow. Drink a glass or

so every day, more before and after the surgery. That should help!

Heike

SU resected

November 22, 2003

Hi, I wish I could help you. I am actually having this surgery in

late January also for the same reasons you are. I am very new at

this and have learned quite a bit in the little time knowing my

condition. My doctor did tell me however that I would be out for

about a week from work. I'm having laproscopic surgery at the same

time...and from what I've heard that in itself may have some added

pain. My doctor also told me that it would be 6 weeks before we

could have sex to insure proper healing and no infection. I do

understand the pressures of school and work. I was there not to

long ago myself. The whole reason I am waiting until January is to

put all the holiday hecticness behind me.

I do know what its like not to want to have sex because of the

septum. I am very lucky to have such an understanding husband.

It's just comforting to know that I am not the only one out there

who feels this way.

If the doctor is too busy to return your call, I would ask to talk

to his personal nurse. Rescheduling may be what you want to do. I

really hope this helps. Stay in touch and I hope things go well for

you as well.

November 23, 2003

Hi

Gee you have a lot on your plate; any wonder you are on Xanax. I had a v

septum removed when I was 16 years old. Please believe me when I say it was

nothing!! I was anaesthetised then when I awoke I had no pain whatsoever. I

don't recall even having had a catheter inserted so the risk of bladder

infection should be nil. I was only in hospital for two days. I wasn't sick

afterwards. It was the best thing I did; I couldn't even have sex prior to

having the operation (mind you I wasn't intending on having sex at 16 either!!).

IVP is no big deal either; I had one too as it turns out I have a double kidney

on my right side. Basically you have an injection of a dye substance and then

lie down while they xray you. Please don't worry, it is best they do it so they

can find out if you have any kidney problems.

Wishing you all the very best

tte

37

BU Bicollis (v septum removed 1982)

Vaginal Septum

I need some help, I am having a vaginal septum removed Dect 16th, I

was diagnosed with a didelpyhs uterus a couple of weeks ago. I am

only having the vaginal septum removed in Dec. to help with pain

during sex. I am terrified. My md doing the surgery is very

difficult to get in touch with however research I have done says she

is the best. I have a lot of questions and can not seem to get any

answers. I have to go have this IVP done also. I don't what to

expect with the surgery. Will I be sick afterward from the

ansthesia? I am also very prone to bladder infections will the

cathader cause those? I am going away for the Christmas Holidays,

out of state, and scared that I will have problems during that

time. I don't know what to do and I am to the point where I may

scratch the whole thing however I am tired of feeling guilty when I

don't want to have sex with my husband due to the pain. My family

md put me on Xanax because I have been unable to deal with all of

this. I am also a graduate student, final exams, papers are due,

presentations must be done and working a 35 hour intership with no

pay. I am just very overwhelmed and need some encouragement.

November 23, 2003

Hi,

I'm having my vaginal septum removed on Dec. 18 - I know what you

mean about feeling overwhelmed. I'm also in graduate school finishing

my Ph.D and getting ready for my comprehensive exams in January - How

am I doing all this with finals coming up in two weeks, the holidays,

and studying? I'm not sure yet, but if past performance predicts

future performance...I'll come through somehow! I'm sure you will do

the same.

I had the IVP done - it really was no big deal. They will inject a

contrast dye and take x rays of your urinary system. No pain at all

and no discomfort. I was fortunate to have a normal result.

I don't have any pain during intercourse with my husband but I

noticed that most of the women that have a vaginal septum do - my

doctor seemed surprise that we never felt it. I too have a uterus

didelphys and was diagnosed this summer. During my vaginal septum

removal I'm also having laporascopy, hysteroscopy, and D & C on each

uterus. I have dysfunctional uterine bleeding and the doctor feel s

this might help.

If you have time before your surgery, take a couple of days and relax

with your husband. We just got back from a week long cruise where we

pampered ourselves with several spa treatments. I really needed it

because all of the stresses were really getting to me.

Keep in touch - let me know how you are doing. I wish you the best.

Valentina

> I need some help, I am having a vaginal septum removed Dect 16th,

I

> was diagnosed with a didelpyhs uterus a couple of weeks ago. I am

> only having the vaginal septum removed in Dec. to help with pain

> during sex. I am terrified. My md doing the surgery is very

> difficult to get in touch with however research I have done says

she