Questions for those who have had a myomectomy.

January 6, 2004

How much did your procedure cost, did you have to stay in the

hospital, how long was your stay in the hospital, did you need to

take a LOA from work and how many weeks were you off??? I am a Home

Health Aide and there are times when I need to do some heavy lifting,

pushing and pulling certainly this will effect when I can return to

work if I chose this option. Also, the agency I work for does not

allow vacation pay while on LOA. Are there any government assistance

programs that will help finacially while a person in on LOA for

medical reasons? Sorry for being so nosey, but I need this info so I

can make an appropriate decision if action is necessary to remove

fibroids. Thanks for the help.

January 7, 2004

Hi-

First of all, good luck with your myo! I had my abdominal myo on Oct. 2. I was

in the hospital for 2 nights. I did have to take a leave of absence from work,

as everyone does, I believe. I was out for 5 weeks. Some of that was unpaid,

unfortunately, but it was necessary. This is major surgery, and you do not want

to risk hurting yourself afterwards. You will not be able to lift for several

weeks, as your doctor should point out. Find out if you are covered by the

Family Medical Leave Act, which at least will protect your job while you are

out.

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