ENDO Messages for January, 2003: Re: Is it common

Re: Is it common

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Jan 29 09:12:38 2003

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At Wed, 29 Jan 2003, anonymous wrote: >
>Is it common to get a lap done just 3 days after seeing the doctor? I
>have had other surgeries and have had to wait months except for the two
>emegency surgeries I had.
>
>I didn't think much of it though really but people keep trying to make
>me believe that my situation must be urgent because the surgery is being
>done so quick. I figure if it were my doctor would have told me.
>
>I am having a lap done for two reasons, one my doctor and I both think
>it is a good idea for me to get a tubal and two, to diagnose what is
>causing all of my problems. We both believe it is Endo but until
>Thursday we will not know for sure. He also found a cyst on my ovary. I
>have no idea what kind of cyst as he did not say.. could this be the
>reason for the rush?
>
>Also he mentioned because of all my pain, symptoms, problems etc that I
>may need a vaginal hysto. He said the plan is to leave the ovaries. Are
>the results worth doing something that drastic? To me losing my uterus
>unless I REALLY have to is pretty drastic.
>
>I won't even consider the hysto unless any results Thursday lead me to
>believe it is neccessary and will actually benifit me. I just don't
>believe in having anything done medically unless it is a must.
>
>Also, is it common for them to not prescribe any drugs in my situation?
>I for one am really glad he did not prescribe any, and for that matter
>never discussed any. I keep reading how so many people are on this
>medicine or the other. I think I am lucky at this point that I am not.
>Could that change after the lap provided results actually verify Endo?
>
>Sorry for the long post, but as you can see I have a lot of questions
>and can't seem to find answers.. oh Yeah one more question, is there
>bleeding from the vagina after a lap?
>
>Thanks!!!

I don't know the extent of your symptoms, but if you have a benign condition and you can live with your symptoms without affecting the quality of life, it's not necessary to have a hysterectomy. Always get a second opinion (or third) when considering major surgery.

If you do have endo , a hysterectomy isn't always a cure. And if you keep your ovaries, I think you have more potential for further endo. Not a doc; just what I've read.

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