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Re: Endometrial Ablation
From: L (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Sep 30 22:23:29 2005
Hi Lisa and possibly Belinda -
How did your procedures go? I have 2 fibroids, rather large, therefore
the doctor does not think the procedure will be as helpful as it would
be with smaller fibroids. I am not certain about the route to take yet
and have a 2nd opinion appointment next week. My main question for you
is: are you glad you had it done? Did you experience alot of pain? Any
information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you! (I hope it was
a success for you)...
At Thu, 12 May 2005, Lisa wrote:
>
>I ahve had a whole bunch of probs... The short story is I had a tubal a
>few years ago. I have 2 kids and my hubby is a cancer surviver(10
>yrs,thank GOD. So having him get a vasectomy was not an option. I was
>very health. I am a martial artist and was training or teaching 60
>hours a week. I had a world title and was very set with my life and
>career path. Until the TUBAL!
>
>I had complained about painfull periods. BUT I would blame it on
>working out to much, not enough, stree, or whatever. Anyway, I had the
>tubal then my Dr told me that she was shocked I was even having cycles
>because my ovaries were covered with endo. She told me to try some BC
>and that may help control the pain and keep me on a normal cycle. Well,
>every period after that was worse than the one before!
>
>After a year or so I went to a specialist. We talked about my options.
>But he said that the type of tubal I had could have caused more endo to
>grow. I ended up having another lap. This was Dec. 04. I had just
>tested for my Black belt a week before. I thought, 6 weeks and I would
>be back to traing so I could defend my title as a black belt..... 4
>days later I had a stph infection. Was put in the hospital 2 weeks
>later because I needed IV meds. P S a year and a half later and I am
>still not better.... I am in chronic pain, have a low immune system and
>barley get out of bed. I have been to many Docs, tried all kinds of
>meds, alternative stuff and everything I have heard about thta might
>help. I started going to a new Gyn a few weeks ago. She thinks that
>having the ablation will help me by stopping my cycles and I am starting
>a new treatment for buiding my immun system.
>So this is my last hope before a hysterectomy. I had tried hormonal
>treatments but I seem to have a really bad reaction. I get dyhydrated
>and cannot keep anything down when I am on them, so this is where I am
>now.
>Sorry so long, but I am so frustrated... If this works, my life will be
>normal agin. If it doesn't I do not know what I will do. Feel free to
>email at Karneys@Bellsouth.net Maybe we can keep each other positive?
>Please tell me your story and why you are choosing to have the ablation.
>Thanks for the info and support.
>Prayers of health,
>LisaK
>
>At Mon, 9 May 2005, Belinda wrote:
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>>Hey Lisa. I think it is the same procedure. When are you scheduled to
>>have your procedure done? Does your dr have you taking something to thin
>>the lining of your uterus? I'm supposed to be taking Provera tablets to
>>help thin the lining so that the ablation will work better. I think the
>>thinner the lining is,the better results you have. I go next Monday for
>>my pre-op and then have to be at the hospital next Wed. morning @
>>5:30!! I'm getting a little nervous, but so ready to find out what all
>>is going on. I've having a lap done at the same time to try to find the
>>cause of my pain. I was hoping for a pain-free weekend, but that wasn't
>>the case. Thank goodness most of the pain is gone today which is a sign
>>that I should start my period soon. BTW...why are they doing your
>>ablation? Write me back anytime that you would like. Take care...B
>>
>>At Sun, 8 May 2005, Lisa wrote:
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>>>Thanks for the response Belinda, I am not sure if it is the same
>>>procedure. But i am going to ask my Doc. I am having the procedure
>>>done by the Novasure procedure.My Doc said she has had better results
>>>with it. She also added that the other techniques can have just as good
>>>results, it just depends on who is doing it. Some Docs have better
>>>results with another technique.I guess I feel better knowing she is not
>>>doing an experiment with me. As I have felt that way a lot through out
>>>this whole process. As I am sure most patients feel the same way.
>>>
>>>I really appreciate the reponse. Maybe we can help each other go
>>>through this with a little more confidence and knowledge.
>>>Prayers of health,
>>>LisaK
>>>
>>>At Tue, 3 May 2005, Belinda wrote:
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>>>>Hi Lisa. I'm scheduled for a uterine ablation on the 18th. I think
>>>>this maybe the same procedure. Are they doing your procedure using
>>>>balloon therapy? I'm wanting to know what to expect from the procedure
>>>>also. I've done research on it and I know that it works for some women
>>>>and others not. From what I've read, it said that normal daily
>>>>activities can be resumed the next day but to expect some cramping for a
>>>>day or so. My dr has me taking 10 mg of Provera to thin the lining of
>>>>the uterus. Anyhow, hope this helps. Good luck and take care!! Belinda
>>>>
>>>>At Tue, 3 May 2005, Lisa wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>I wanted to know if anyone has had Endometrial Ablation done recently,
>>>>>and how it effected them? I have been through a lot of meds, tests, and
>>>>>procedures. This is my last hope before removing my uterus. Any info
>>>>>or advice would be appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>>Prayers of health to all,
>>>>>LisaK
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Belinda
>>>>
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