Re: Re: first steps towards uterus removal?

[Guest guest]

Hi -

I noticed that you said Dr. Indman did your surgery. I have a few questions

for you as I had a second opinion with him in April. Can I e-mail you

privately?

Amy

ba1070@...

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much, . There is a part of me that believes I live so

conveniently close to Indman's office for a good reason.

It will take changing healthplans so I can see someone " outside " of the plan

and still get some financial support, but perhaps it will be worth the

paperwork! ;-)

You mentioned it was research that helped you decide to keep your ovaries. Do

you recall where that information was? I'd very much like to find out more.

--- atateka2000 atateka@...> wrote:

> Hi

>

> On May 10, Dr. Indman did my myomectomy. I am 46 and my uterus was

> the size of a full-term pregnancy, with 3 large fibroids. I also did

> alot of research (having carried these fibroids for the past 15

> years) and decided the myomectomy was best for me. I am still

> recovering but so glad to be fibroid free. I highly recommend seeing

> Dr. Indman. He was wonderful, respectful, practical, open and

> attentive, calling me at home after my release from the hospital (I

> was there two nights).

>

> Also, even though I didn't go that route, I considered a hysterectomy

> and would have kept my ovaries, based on my research. I have many

> friends that are having difficulty with menopause and didn't want to

> rush things for myself. Good luck to you.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Where is Dr. Indman located?

atateka2000 atateka@...> wrote:Hi

On May 10, Dr. Indman did my myomectomy. I am 46 and my uterus was

the size of a full-term pregnancy, with 3 large fibroids. I also did

alot of research (having carried these fibroids for the past 15

years) and decided the myomectomy was best for me. I am still

recovering but so glad to be fibroid free. I highly recommend seeing

Dr. Indman. He was wonderful, respectful, practical, open and

attentive, calling me at home after my release from the hospital (I

was there two nights).

Also, even though I didn't go that route, I considered a hysterectomy

and would have kept my ovaries, based on my research. I have many

friends that are having difficulty with menopause and didn't want to

rush things for myself. Good luck to you.

[Guest guest]

Los Gatos, California. Right near San and Santa Cruz. I saw him for a

second opinion before my myo and thought he was great.

renee_donald@...> wrote:Where is Dr. Indman located?

[Guest guest]

atateka2000 atateka@...> wrote:

> Most recently, I read the following books:

> " What your Doctor May Not Tell you about Uterine Fibroids, "

> by Goodwin and Broder; " Sex, Lies & the

> Truth About Uterine Fibroids, " by Carla Dionne, the relevant sections

> of " A Gynecologist's Second Opinion, " by , and " Women's

> Bodies, Womens Wisdom, " by Christiane Northrup. I also did alot of

> internet research.

Thanks for the book list, . I have Northup's book and watched her videos on

TV. She's a hoot! I'll see what if I can find those other books at the

bookstore. Plus, I do have piles of printouts from internet researching.

> I should rephrase my earlier statement, though, because if Dr. Indman

> had found a problem with one or both of the ovaries, I would have

> entrusted him to use his judgment about whether or not to remove one

> or both of them.

In the last few years, I've been examined and counseled by many gyns. This has

been nearly always due to my various employers changing plans. But it has

afforded me the chance to get 4th, 5th and 6th opinions on what to do.

I've been fortunate my fibroid condition has never created life-threatening

circumstances. And I have been quite pleased that none of those physicians

tried to push me into anything or alarm me. They've all been supportive and

suggested I read this, ask that, weigh various options and let them know when I

was ready. But they all agreed, my electing to remove my uterus wouldn't

unreasonable.

> Part of my thinking also had to do with the fact

> that there isn't any history of ovarian cancer in my family, but

> there is a higher risk for heart disease and osteoporosis.

It's funny you should mention family history. None of the GYNs I've seen even

asked about fibroids in family members, but when talking to my female

relatives, they've all had the uteri(?) removed due to fibroids. And like your

family, there hasn't been a history of OC. There also hasn't been a history of

heart disease or osteo.

> I know what you mean about the health insurance! Fortunately, I

> belong to a PPO, so I can go outside of network, but it is more

> expensive.

I called Indman's office a few weeks ago and told them I was interested in an

exam but I'd have to pay completely out of pocket. I may have been wrong, but I

got the impression they weren't too excited about that. I imagine they've dealt

with this situation too many times where it was more hassle than it was worth,

dealing with patients directly for finances.

So, I may try switching to a PPO plan.

> Let me know if you have any other questions, and good luck!

Thanks so much, .