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Re: FrustratedFrom: Barcus-Roberts (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon Nov 16 15:20:36 1998
Danielle, I am not sure that your doctor has really thought about what she told you. I mean to start thinking about getting pregnant is a huge deal, do you think that you want to be with this man for life?? And have children with him?? From the way that you describe him maybe now isn't the right time for a child. Also this is just my opinion but I believe some of the doctors that we have all seen bring up the children issue. They think that if you are over 18 and have a boyfriend that you should consider it. Maybe that isn't the route you need to take, what about a second opinion?? Are you covered under any insurance right now?? Danielle I hope things work out for you it's just that there are alot of options for you not just to have a baby. Hope this helps a little, it's just my opinion on the matter, anyone else have input for Danielle?? I think she needs alot of great advice, and this is the place for it......Lorianne where are you??(a superior source of info!) Thanks, Kristin ______________________________ Reply Separator Subject: Frustrated ______________________________ Reply Separator Author: "anonymous@obgyn.net" [SMTP:anonymous@obgyn.net at MSXGATE Date: 11/16/98 1:48 PM I don't know what to do. Came from the doctor today. She wants me to have surgery to see if that will relieve some pain if she "cleans up" inside. SHe also mentioned doing a complete hysterectomy if I wanted (she's opposed to it.) She wants me to see a reproductive endocrinologist to get my eggs harvested. has anybody did this? do you know the cost? I'm working with out insurance. If I have the lap I'm looking at $2,000 or more in hospital costs and anywhere from $750 to $15,000 for the doctor's fee depending on what she does. And yes that last fiqure is correct. I'm 25 years old. I just started a part-time job at a bookstore here for Christmas, which means no benefits, which means minimum wage $5.50 an hour. I took it since I've been out of work so long and with the hope that something better would come along. After the surgery she wants me and my boyfriend to start to try and have children. I haven't even told him. He's not ready for children right now, and neither am I. I can't support a child on what I make, and frankly, he's still a kid himself (he'd rather spend money on the computer or his car, than buy decent clothes or pay a bill or something). I love him, but right now, I don't think would be the right time. Plus, I don't want to pressure him or anything, having children is a big decision, not one to be taken lightly, or to be done because it might relieve my pain. Anyway, it's out of the question right now, I'm on danocrine. Which is expensive when you don't have insurance. Thank GOD for my mom who helps with that. If GOD blesses me with a child after I stop the danocrine, then I will accept it, until then whatever happens happens. Sorry for the rambling, that visit just extremely depressed me. I'm 25 years old, I should not have to be thinking about having a complete hysterectomy or harvesting my eggs, or that if I don't get pregnant within the next two years I may not be able to. If I go with the state medical insurance I can have the surgery, but with some doctor from a clinic not with the doctor I trust. I don't know if I want to do that or not. Why is surgery the only answer for endometriosis? Why is it my only option to relieve the constant pain and aches (for a little while at least)? Why haven't they come up with a new medicine, drug or something to help make this easier? Why is the only relief I get is when I am sleep or doped up with pain meds? A heating pad and hot water (for drinking to ease my stomach cramps) have become my best friend. Just more of my ramblings. Thanks Danielle
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