Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Jeanne wrote... >Should I have the surgery with her? Or should I wait and save my >money to go to Dr. Glassner? Any feedback would be appreciated. >I am on sort of limited time. Maxed out on Lupron (had 6 months >worth) and it is time to make a decision. I want to keep my uterus! my response... Dear Jeanne, I'm sorry to hear that you are not able to see Dr. Glasner. But you have done the right thing by going to another gyn for her opinion. She sounds like a very thorough physician who is concerned about the positive outcome of your surgery rather than the negative. I agree that you need to discuss her stats on resections with her. How many has she performed, how many had complications, how high is your risk of fluid overload and uterine perferation (the two main complications), and will you need more than one resection? These questions are important to ask her because you want a surgeon who is confident and knowledgable about what risks you will both be taking. If she is well known in your area for being a good surgeon, find out which surgeries she performs best. Ask her if you can have a spinal anesthetic so she can tell you what is happening at every step of the surgery; that is if you can handle being awake during the procedure. There are many great gynecologists that are excellent surgeons as well as OBgyns. If you feel comfortable with her skills and her thoroughness of your exam and appointment, that is a good sign that she is just as competent and thorough as a surgeon. So take a few days to do as much research as you can on resections and this new doctor so you can ask the best questions possible when you see her, and you will have covered your bases. So if you do decide to go with her, you will know that it was the right decision. just as our sister e always says, " Knowledge is power! " For sure, it helps us choose our doctors, our procedures, and how fast we recover. So you weren't able to afford Glasner, but you pressed on and found another great surgeon. Good for you! Maybe it's a sign that you have found an even better doctor for you than Glasner! All my best to you. I will be crossing my fingers that your future procedure gives you relief from your symptoms, a new hope for a future pregnancy, as well as a new relationship with a great doctor! Blessings, :)Sonja ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Dear Ann, Oh my goodness, what wonderful news! And you've been waiting so long for such news. We are all so happy for you and your partner. I know what you mean about walking on egg shells waiting for your period when it's heavy and life-altering. When it doesn't come you worry more and may not even consider that it could be late for " the best reason! " Instead, we worry that it's only going to be heavier and longer when it's late. oh, I wish you all the best health and positive energy for this pregnancy. Please keep us posted about how you're feeling along the way. I am TTC after many myos and am excited to hear your pregnancy stories! Blessings to you, :)Sonja --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.690 / Virus Database: 451 - Release Date: 5/22/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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