Re: Digest Number 2513

[Guest guest]

There are lots of us here who have had embolization and there is also another

support group here on yahoo called 'embo'. You might want to check that out -

lots of women who had, are having, or thinking about that procedure

specifically. Lots of good info in the archives.

The procedure is arguably less invasive than almost any of the surgical

treatments, and the recovery is very fast, although symptom relief sometimes can

take a while.

I had the bulk symptoms (like you) and wasn't much of a bleeder. My 10cm

fibroid (and several smaller friends) was just causing more and more discomfort

and the urinary problems were becoming more severe. I did the research and it

looked like embo would be a good place to start - if it didn't work out then I

could explore other options. I was really hoping to avoid surgery.

Anyway, I had mine on May 28th, 2003. So not quite a year yet. I have been

delighted with the results, and I was fortunate in that I saw symptom relief

pretty much immediately. The recovery was very fast also.

it's actually great that this procedure was recommended to you. So many women

have been told to have a hysterectomy under similar conditions, and that's

really overkill.

Message: 2

Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 20:37:14 -0800

From: " Rob Morrow "

Subject: Embolization

However, the posted emails I've read for the most part seem to be about this

procedure. Should I be worried? Is there anyone in this group who has had

embolization and can comment on it? Help!

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie

Thanks for the feedback. I have read a lot of good things about embolization,

but it's more reassuring to hear from people who have had it, especially you

since I was cautioned that the procedure is sometimes more successful at

aleviating bleeding than it is at relieving pressure symptoms. I have less than

a month to wait!

Thanks,