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Re: Dr. Suggests Hysterectomy!?!
From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Aug 31 10:07:17 2004
Hi.. I know everyone wil tell you something different when it comes to
a hyst. but I just wanted to offer some resources for you too...
hyster-systers website is a great forum for those even considering a
hyst. someone suggested it to me a while back and I got a good deal of
info from those considering it and those who have already had it (from
the standpoint of endo-sufferers.) I too am having a hyst. in december
(but I do not mean to suggest this to you since it such a drastic move
(and statistically does not cure endo.. I am just taking my chances
since nothing else has worked.) Please check this out and be informed in
whatever decision you make! KIM
At Tue, 31 Aug 2004, indra wrote:
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>See an endo specialist. That is extremely drastic and there was just a
>special on 20/20 and a lengthy article regarding prescribed hystos.
>Check them out. The following websites should help you. I have been
>recently researching a procedure that seems to excise the endo
>completely. And also looking for a new doc that specializes in endo.
>Also, have heard wonderful things about the doctors recommended to you
>in the other posting by A. Kosche, but don't know of them personally.
>
>http://www.ama-assn.org
>http://www.adlap.com
>http://www.endoangels.com/links.html
>http://www.aafp.org
>http://www.womensurgerygroup.com
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>I suggest that you take the time to get second, third opinions and find
>an endo specialist.
>
>At Mon, 30 Aug 2004, ann wrote:
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>>At Mon, 30 Aug 2004, Emily wrote:
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>>>I just had my lap on Aug. 20th and my DR. said that my endo is severe
>>>and that it is everywhere. He told me that he could not do any lasering
>>>that it was just too much endo. He told me that I need to have a
>>>hysterectomy. I am only 27. Just because the Dr. said that the endo
>>>is severe and everywhere should I really have a hysterectomy? He is a
>>>good Dr. at a good practice but I am wondering if I need to see an endo
>>>specialist. How do I find an endo specialist??? I just don't know what
>>>to do and my doctoer wants to schedual the hysterectomy apt in the next
>>>month, for sometime this year. I am confused about what to do and in
>>>severe daily pain. Please help!
>>>
>>>--
>>>Emily
>>
>>Emily,
>>
>>All I can say is not to be pushed into ANY decision.
>>
>>Not the same thing, but I recently was talked into 6 months of Lupron.
>>At the time I was ready to give up and into the hysterectomy, but my
>>doctor convinced me to try the Lupron since I am 37. I hate the Lupron,
>>but the other side of the coin is that I didn't have the hysterectomy.
>>
>>Today I actually sent all my files to two specialists. Dr. Albee of
>>the Center for Endometriosis Care in Atlanta, GA. The other is on the
>>west coast with Dr. Andrew Cook.
>>
>>Never give in and accept anything that goes against your "gut" decision.
>>
>>Good luck!
>>Ann Kosche
>>>
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