Guest guest Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 Hi, Last November I wrote asking for advice. I want to thank all the women who encouraged me (and others) to get a second opinion if you are not comfortable with the course of treatment recommended by your doctor. I would like to share my lastest experiences. I was originally diagnosed with a 22cm fibroid in April 03. After 5 injections of Lupron, and no positive results, I was ready to find another doctor. At my Dec appt I was told my doctor was retiring and a new, younger doctor was entering the practice. Perfect, I thought. That was the second opinion I was hoping to get. I did try to do my homework and researched the new doctor's background prior to my appt. It seemed that she should be trained in the various treatments for fibroids. While doing my research, I discovered that St. Louis has a Fibroid Center affiliated with Washington University Medical School. I couldn't have been more disappointed when I met with the doctor in Jan. Not two minutes in the room and she is telling me to schedule a surgery date for a hysterectomy. I couldn't leave quick enough to start my search for another doctor. During the next month it took me to get an appt, I had my doubts. The fibroid has continued to grow. It is now about 27cm long and 20cm wide. The pain at night is difficult as it lays on my other organs. I am ready to get this out, no matter what method is used. I can't tell you how happy I am to have been told by a doctor just two weeks ago that a myomectomy is possible to remove my fibroid. Probably the most surprising part is how quickly this doctor is ready to react. I have surgery scheduled for March 16th. I am sure the next week is going to be a complete whirlwind. I have never had any medical problems previously. I am nervous and a little scared. However, I have a wonderful support system of family and friends and know I will okay. Thanks to everyone for your encouraging words! Great Advice! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 Michele, It sounds like you're in St. Louis. Would you mind telling us what doctor you are seeing that is willing to do the mymomectomy? Thanks, Kathy Second Opinions do work I can't tell you how happy I am to have been told by a doctor just two weeks ago that a myomectomy is possible to remove my fibroid. Probably the most surprising part is how quickly this doctor is ready to react. I have surgery scheduled for March 16th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 Hi Kathy, My doctor is Dr. Dean with Womens' Healthpartners. She is located in Richmond Heights, near the St. Louis Galleria. Her number is . Both she and her partner Dr. Ewing perform myomectomies. If I can give you any more information, please let me know. Michele > It sounds like you're in St. Louis. Would you mind telling us what doctor you are seeing that is willing to do the mymomectomy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 Thanks Michele - I'll be anxious to hear how your surgery goes. Since I'm looking for a new Gyn right now, I'll do a little more research on Dr. Dean. Kathy My doctor is Dr. Dean with Womens' Healthpartners. She is located in Richmond Heights, near the St. Louis Galleria. Her number is . Both she and her partner Dr. Ewing perform myomectomies. If I can give you any more information, please let me know. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 Thanks Michele - I'll be anxious to hear how your surgery goes. Since I'm looking for a new Gyn right now, I'll do a little more research on Dr. Dean. Kathy My doctor is Dr. Dean with Womens' Healthpartners. She is located in Richmond Heights, near the St. Louis Galleria. Her number is . Both she and her partner Dr. Ewing perform myomectomies. If I can give you any more information, please let me know. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 If I can be any more help, just let me know. Good luck with your search! Michele > Since I'm looking for a new Gyn right now, I'll do a little more research on Dr. Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 If I can be any more help, just let me know. Good luck with your search! Michele > Since I'm looking for a new Gyn right now, I'll do a little more research on Dr. Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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