Guest guest Posted May 28, 2000 Report Share Posted May 28, 2000 The scar tissue from your c-sections and tubes being tied shouldn't be a problem (they are below the area he will be working in), but you'll have to check with Dr. Rutledge about the gallbladder removal. I think it will depend on what he sees when he gets in there. Some people make more scar tissue than others, but I haven't heard of previous gallbladder surgery causing a problem, either. > Hello everyone, this is my first time to write, but I have been > reading the messages board for some time. I'm really considering the > surgery but I just have one question that maybe some of you can help > me with. I had gall bladder surgery about 12 years ago and > 2 c-sections 1 in 80 and 1 in 82 which I also had my tubes cut and > burned, then in 92 I had that reversed. I did get pregnant but only > once and it was in my tubes. So my main question is am I getting my > hopes up on a sugery not even possible, do to a lot of scar tissue > or should I still keep trying. Any info would be great. > LOL to all waiting and God bless. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2000 Report Share Posted May 28, 2000 The scar tissue from your c-sections and tubes being tied shouldn't be a problem (they are below the area he will be working in), but you'll have to check with Dr. Rutledge about the gallbladder removal. I think it will depend on what he sees when he gets in there. Some people make more scar tissue than others, but I haven't heard of previous gallbladder surgery causing a problem, either. > Hello everyone, this is my first time to write, but I have been > reading the messages board for some time. I'm really considering the > surgery but I just have one question that maybe some of you can help > me with. I had gall bladder surgery about 12 years ago and > 2 c-sections 1 in 80 and 1 in 82 which I also had my tubes cut and > burned, then in 92 I had that reversed. I did get pregnant but only > once and it was in my tubes. So my main question is am I getting my > hopes up on a sugery not even possible, do to a lot of scar tissue > or should I still keep trying. Any info would be great. > LOL to all waiting and God bless. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2000 Report Share Posted May 29, 2000 In a message dated 5/28/00 5:32:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, lindat@... writes: << you'll have to check with Dr. Rutledge about the gallbladder removal. I think it will depend on what he sees when he gets in there. >> Debbie, Hi, I had my gallbladder removed the old open way. I asked Dr. R about it, and I did have surgery on 4/10/00. I know I was his LAST one that day.(I won't let you all forget! LOL) My surgery did take about 30-40 minutes longer than normal. Hope this helps some. Good Luck Tonni 4/10/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2000 Report Share Posted May 29, 2000 In a message dated 5/28/00 5:32:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, lindat@... writes: << you'll have to check with Dr. Rutledge about the gallbladder removal. I think it will depend on what he sees when he gets in there. >> Debbie, Hi, I had my gallbladder removed the old open way. I asked Dr. R about it, and I did have surgery on 4/10/00. I know I was his LAST one that day.(I won't let you all forget! LOL) My surgery did take about 30-40 minutes longer than normal. Hope this helps some. Good Luck Tonni 4/10/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2000 Report Share Posted May 29, 2000 In a message dated 5/28/00 5:32:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, lindat@... writes: << you'll have to check with Dr. Rutledge about the gallbladder removal. I think it will depend on what he sees when he gets in there. >> Debbie, Hi, I had my gallbladder removed the old open way. I asked Dr. R about it, and I did have surgery on 4/10/00. I know I was his LAST one that day.(I won't let you all forget! LOL) My surgery did take about 30-40 minutes longer than normal. Hope this helps some. Good Luck Tonni 4/10/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I'm in the same boat, though...my mother has an IC too. Her mother never took DES. I've never had any surgeries on my cervix, and everything appears to be normal via HSG. Non pregnant state, my cervix is around 4.1-4.2cm, but extremely soft around 10 weeks into pregnancy (that's when things change). There is a connective tissue disorder which runs in families, that can cause IC. I don't believe that my mother and I have that, however. I think we just have abnormally functioning cervixes...why, I don't know. Chele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I'm in the same boat, though...my mother has an IC too. Her mother never took DES. I've never had any surgeries on my cervix, and everything appears to be normal via HSG. Non pregnant state, my cervix is around 4.1-4.2cm, but extremely soft around 10 weeks into pregnancy (that's when things change). There is a connective tissue disorder which runs in families, that can cause IC. I don't believe that my mother and I have that, however. I think we just have abnormally functioning cervixes...why, I don't know. Chele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Thanks Chele. I feel that this lack of whys sometimes made me crazy ... Anyway, I´ll have to learn how to live with that. Love Ianda " Chele " marick@...> To: Abbyloopers > cc: 05/11/2003 16:30 Subject: Re: one question Please respond to Abbyloopers I'm in the same boat, though...my mother has an IC too. Her mother never took DES. I've never had any surgeries on my cervix, and everything appears to be normal via HSG. Non pregnant state, my cervix is around 4.1-4.2cm, but extremely soft around 10 weeks into pregnancy (that's when things change). There is a connective tissue disorder which runs in families, that can cause IC. I don't believe that my mother and I have that, however. I think we just have abnormally functioning cervixes...why, I don't know. Chele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Thanks Chele. I feel that this lack of whys sometimes made me crazy ... Anyway, I´ll have to learn how to live with that. Love Ianda " Chele " marick@...> To: Abbyloopers > cc: 05/11/2003 16:30 Subject: Re: one question Please respond to Abbyloopers I'm in the same boat, though...my mother has an IC too. Her mother never took DES. I've never had any surgeries on my cervix, and everything appears to be normal via HSG. Non pregnant state, my cervix is around 4.1-4.2cm, but extremely soft around 10 weeks into pregnancy (that's when things change). There is a connective tissue disorder which runs in families, that can cause IC. I don't believe that my mother and I have that, however. I think we just have abnormally functioning cervixes...why, I don't know. Chele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Thanks Chele. I feel that this lack of whys sometimes made me crazy ... Anyway, I´ll have to learn how to live with that. Love Ianda " Chele " marick@...> To: Abbyloopers > cc: 05/11/2003 16:30 Subject: Re: one question Please respond to Abbyloopers I'm in the same boat, though...my mother has an IC too. Her mother never took DES. I've never had any surgeries on my cervix, and everything appears to be normal via HSG. Non pregnant state, my cervix is around 4.1-4.2cm, but extremely soft around 10 weeks into pregnancy (that's when things change). There is a connective tissue disorder which runs in families, that can cause IC. I don't believe that my mother and I have that, however. I think we just have abnormally functioning cervixes...why, I don't know. Chele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 That would be me. My cervix was measuring 2.7cm at 6.5 weeks. My peri did mention it felt like a portion of my cervix was removed, but that has never happened. Mine is basically just very weak.Love, P. "Brayden Austin" 06/02/03 }}Angel {{ (14wks) 6/12/00 }}Angel Trustin{{ (18wks) 7/17/02 >From: ianda.lopes.silva@... >Reply-To: Abbyloopers >To: >Subject: one question >Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 16:19:48 -0300 > Customize MSN Messenger with backgrounds, emoticons and more. I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just the medical history. Love Ianda This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 That would be me. My cervix was measuring 2.7cm at 6.5 weeks. My peri did mention it felt like a portion of my cervix was removed, but that has never happened. Mine is basically just very weak.Love, P. "Brayden Austin" 06/02/03 }}Angel {{ (14wks) 6/12/00 }}Angel Trustin{{ (18wks) 7/17/02 >From: ianda.lopes.silva@... >Reply-To: Abbyloopers >To: >Subject: one question >Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 16:19:48 -0300 > Customize MSN Messenger with backgrounds, emoticons and more. I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just the medical history. Love Ianda This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 That would be me. My cervix was measuring 2.7cm at 6.5 weeks. My peri did mention it felt like a portion of my cervix was removed, but that has never happened. Mine is basically just very weak.Love, P. "Brayden Austin" 06/02/03 }}Angel {{ (14wks) 6/12/00 }}Angel Trustin{{ (18wks) 7/17/02 >From: ianda.lopes.silva@... >Reply-To: Abbyloopers >To: >Subject: one question >Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 16:19:48 -0300 > Customize MSN Messenger with backgrounds, emoticons and more. I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just the medical history. Love Ianda This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Ianda - I wish I could help you. I have had 4 surgeries on my cervix so that is why I am IC. I did lose baby due to infection though. Let me know if I can help solve any questions you have. Mandy > I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as > mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my > HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix > pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. > > But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 > weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by > innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is > extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering > if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just > the medical history. > > Love > > Ianda > > > This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain > privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have > received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the > original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Ianda - I wish I could help you. I have had 4 surgeries on my cervix so that is why I am IC. I did lose baby due to infection though. Let me know if I can help solve any questions you have. Mandy > I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as > mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my > HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix > pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. > > But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 > weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by > innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is > extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering > if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just > the medical history. > > Love > > Ianda > > > This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain > privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have > received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the > original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Ianda - I wish I could help you. I have had 4 surgeries on my cervix so that is why I am IC. I did lose baby due to infection though. Let me know if I can help solve any questions you have. Mandy > I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as > mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my > HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix > pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. > > But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 > weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by > innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is > extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering > if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just > the medical history. > > Love > > Ianda > > > This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain > privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have > received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the > original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I'm exactly the same Ianda. No surgeries, no nothing, not a DES daughter as far as I know. Of course there is evidence that DES was infact placed in certain pre-natal vitamins until the early 70's so it is possible that we are DES daughters without even knowing it. Shona ianda.lopes.silva@... wrote: I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just the medical history. Love Ianda This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Thanks Mandy. It seems from the replys I´ve received that I´m not the only one. I fell less alone. love Ianda " mandypolatty " mpolatty@...> To: Abbyloopers cc: 05/11/2003 19:58 Subject: Re: one question Please respond to Abbyloopers Ianda - I wish I could help you. I have had 4 surgeries on my cervix so that is why I am IC. I did lose baby due to infection though. Let me know if I can help solve any questions you have. Mandy > I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as > mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my > HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix > pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. > > But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 > weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by > innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is > extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering > if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just > the medical history. > > Love > > Ianda > > > This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain > privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have > received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the > original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Of course there is evidence that DES was infact placed in certain pre-natal vitamins until the early 70's so it is possible that we are DES daughters without even knowing it.Shona Shona, I was going to mention this too! I remember reading about this somewhere. Chele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Shona, Thanks. This makes me feel better. Not having any clear reason for my IC, makes my mind start wondering if I have any other disease that I simply don´t know. It´s scary. Mainly now, that I´m so confident on my ab cerclage that is going to be placed at the end of the month. Ianda Shona Wilke shona@...> To: Abbyloopers cc: 06/11/2003 03:08 Subject: Re: one question Please respond to Abbyloopers I'm exactly the same Ianda. No surgeries, no nothing, not a DES daughter as far as I know. Of course there is evidence that DES was infact placed in certain pre-natal vitamins until the early 70's so it is possible that we are DES daughters without even knowing it. Shona ianda.lopes.silva@... wrote: I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just the medical history. Love Ianda This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Ianda, I have been diagnosed with IC. I lost my last pg at 14 weeks. I am no DES daughter and i have never had any major surgery on my cervix. My dr hasn't done any test on it to confirm it.. just he medical history. I dilated within few hours and it started when i get off my bed (I was on Strict bed rest for bleeding and spotting). I can't tell you about my pre pg length since i haven't asked my dr about it. Guess i will in my next visit. I wish you best of luck with your journey. Are you TTC ? take care Maha --------------------------------------------------- Message: 19 Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 16:19:48 -0300 From: ianda.lopes.silva@... Subject: one question I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just the medical history. Love Ianda _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com\ %2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Hi Maha, Thanks! I´m not ttc yet. I´m going to have my ab cerclage placed pre pregnancy at the end of November and the plans are to start ttc three months after that, at least. I´m recovering from my last loss (August, 6th), and I´m quite well most of the time, but I´m still too emotional. Me and dh decided to wait a little to start ttc, but to do the cerclage now, so we will fell that we are at least a step closer. What about you? How are you and what your plans? Ianda " Maha E " maha_11@...> To: Abbyloopers cc: 06/11/2003 14:26 Subject: Re: one question Please respond to Abbyloopers Ianda, I have been diagnosed with IC. I lost my last pg at 14 weeks. I am no DES daughter and i have never had any major surgery on my cervix. My dr hasn't done any test on it to confirm it.. just he medical history. I dilated within few hours and it started when i get off my bed (I was on Strict bed rest for bleeding and spotting). I can't tell you about my pre pg length since i haven't asked my dr about it. Guess i will in my next visit. I wish you best of luck with your journey. Are you TTC ? take care Maha --------------------------------------------------- Message: 19 Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 16:19:48 -0300 From: ianda.lopes.silva@... Subject: one question I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same situation as mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my cervix, my HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My cervix pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal lenght. But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at 23 weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my cervix is extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just wondering if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but just the medical history. Love Ianda _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com\ %2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Ianda - You are definitely not alone. Mandy > > I´m wondering if any of you diagnosed with IC are in the same > situation as > > mine: I´m not a DES daughter, have never had any surgery on my > cervix, my > > HSG and histeorscopy do not show any alteration on my cervix. My > cervix > > pre pregnancy measures 3.5, which is considered to be a normal > lenght. > > > > But, despite of all this facts I´ve lost my two pregnancies (one at > 23 > > weeks, and the other at 11 weeks, both with dilatation followed by > > innfection and rupture of the membranes). According to my doc my > cervix is > > extremmly weak and dilates very early in the pregnancy. I´m just > wondering > > if any of you have the same scenario: no exam to confirm the IC but > just > > the medical history. > > > > Love > > > > Ianda > > > > > > This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain > > privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you > have > > received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and > delete the > > original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Dear Ianda, I know how frustrating it is to not have a definitive diagnosis of IC. I wish there was a way to test for it. Just like you, I have a history of loss that suggests a weak cervix, but there is no other indication of one. I did have a doctor tell me during a operation that my cervix took almost no effort to dilate. That was after I had lost a son. Do you know how your doctor determined that the dilation ocurred before the infection and ptl? My doctor had that theory, but he said there is no way to know for sure which came first: the effacement or the ptl. On a hopeful note, I did just deliver a healthy baby after having an abdominal cerclage. Don't know for sure that it is what made the difference, but I strongly suspect that it was. I didn't even have to be on bedrest. Good luck to you, Licia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Dear Ianda, I know how frustrating it is to not have a definitive diagnosis of IC. I wish there was a way to test for it. Just like you, I have a history of loss that suggests a weak cervix, but there is no other indication of one. I did have a doctor tell me during a operation that my cervix took almost no effort to dilate. That was after I had lost a son. Do you know how your doctor determined that the dilation ocurred before the infection and ptl? My doctor had that theory, but he said there is no way to know for sure which came first: the effacement or the ptl. On a hopeful note, I did just deliver a healthy baby after having an abdominal cerclage. Don't know for sure that it is what made the difference, but I strongly suspect that it was. I didn't even have to be on bedrest. Good luck to you, Licia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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