Re: Vaginal Hysteroctomy Verus Abdominal Hysterectomy

From: Tracy (tracy.joslin@adhesions.org)
Mon Jun 10 08:47:34 2002

At Fri, 7 Jun 2002, Jill Limpus wrote: >
>Good luck Pam, let us know what you decide. Research and question
>EVERYTHING!!
>Jill
>-----Original Message-----
>From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org]On Behalf
>Of Pam
>Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 3:43 PM
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
>Subject: Vaginal Hysteroctomy Verus Abdominal Hysterectomy
>
>I'am scheduled for a hysteroctomy on June 24th and if anyone could
>please give me some information on these 2 subjects it would be greatly
>appreciated. My doctor wants to do a vaginal hysterectomy because the
>healing process is shorter. I was not really comfortable with the
>suggestion to begin with and now I have spoken to a couple of different
>people who have had one or knows someone that has had one. But the
>outcome for both people have not been good. I could use someones advice
>cause now I'am scared to death to have it done vaginally. I've had 4
>surgeries in one year. I have had a laporscopy, 3DC'S, Tubligation and
>given birth and had my gullblatter removed. Now I have a hole inside my
>stomach. I'am really nervous about them hitting a major organ or
>hitting scar tissue by having the procedure done vaginally. So any
>information or advice would be really nice. In my opinion I think I'd
>rather be cut open so they can see what their doing rather than taking a
>chance by them going by feel. I'am crazy or what is your opinion?
>Thanks so much for your help.

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The news of learning that a hysterectomy is required is not always easy 

--
and a decision not to be taken lightly....no matter how old you are.
Your post did not mention why the procedure has been scheduled.  Most
insurance companies require a 2nd opinion for this type of procedure and
as a woman....it a a GREAT idea to do so for your own peace of mind.
Depending on the reason for the surgery, there are other options that
may be possible; again this depends on your current/recent medical
condition(s).


Has your doctor discussed why you are having the hyst and why this is
the chosen method of treatment for your condition? This is a very
personal decision ...you have to make sure you are fully informed prior
to the surgery.  I had to have a (vaginal) hyst at age 22 after multiple
surgeries and treatments for severe endometriosis as a teen; so I can
understand the feelings and the questions.  And no, no regrets -- mostly
because it saved my life.


The healing process can be shorter with a vaginal hyst -- mostly because
there is no outside incision to deal with; however, the healing process
varies with everyone.  Sometimes the internal stitches can take a while
to heal.  You still have to take it easy for a few weeks and avoid heavy
lifting, physical relations, etc.  It is also important to know what the
doctor will do if s/he finds reasons for not being able to go vaginally;
there can be too many adhesions, very large fibroids, etc....  It is
always best to know the "back up" plan.  This provides you with peace of
mind going into the procedure.


You can learn more about hysterectomy on our related conditions page:
http://www.adhesions.org/relatedconditions/index.htm



--
Tracy Joslin
IAS Administrator
tracy.joslin@adhesions.org


Neither the IAS, Synechion, Dr. Wiseman or any other representative offers
medical advice. Always consult a qualified medical professional.













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