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Re: this 'n' that - Janet B
From: Allan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Sep 28 13:37:20 1999
Hi Janet
No you most definitely didn not offend me!! It takes MUCH more than
that!! lol I agree with everything you said - completely! If I Was
awake, they'd have to knock me out cause I'd be a Mess! I don't want to
hear the squishy noises and all the talk, you're right. I was awake
when I have surgery for carpal tunnel - that wasn't too bad, but a hyst
is something totally different - and much longer, like you said. My
younger sister years ago had to have a spinal tap done - it was a
horrible experience! They had a real hard time getting the needle in,
you could hear her screaming from one end of the hall to the other. I'd
pretty much decided against the epidural from the beginning, but was
wondering if anyone had gone that route. I wonder about pain control by
epidural - the anaestitist says its much more efficient. But, I keep
telling myself that the post op pain Can't be any worse than what I have
now - and at least it will be pain with a purpose, and with an end in
sight, you know? Sorry this is so long...
How's things with you these days? How's the littlest one? You must be
soooo busy!!! Take care of YOU!
luv and painfree wishes, Amy
JANET BENEDICT wrote:
>
> Amy,
> Hi. How are you? I am not too sure you want to go that route
> (w/epidural). It's bad enough having an epidural when having a cesarean, let
> alone a surgery that could take hours. Also sometimes getting the epidural
> in is almost as bad as the surgery. The last 2 times getting mine in for
> babies i shook uncontrolable from my nerves and that can be very dangerous
> because one slip and your in bigger trouble. I don't know if you want to be
> awake and listen to them talk about you and your insides either. Maybe its
> just me, but i dont think i could lay there that long with them poking,
> prodding, burning and cutting me. I am sorry if i offended. Gotta get the
> kids some dinner. Jan B MI
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Allan <allan.bowers@sympatico.ca>
> To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <endo@talk.obgyn.net>
> Date: Sunday, September 26, 1999 3:34 PM
> Subject: this 'n' that
>
> >Hi ladies!
> >Hope everyone is having a good weekend, and getting a break from the
> >pain. Welcome! to all the newbies - quite a few new names here lately.
> >I know you'll all find this place very helpful, warm and supportive - I
> >know I sure do!!
> >A question for you all - has anyone had a hyst with an epidural?? When
> >I met with the anaestetist (sp?) on Thurday she said that was an option.
> >Frankly, I don't think I really want to go that route, but wondering if
> >anyone has and how it was. I have a bit of time to make up my mind. I
> >think it might be better if I'm knocked out - cause even though I know
> >this is the best thing, it still makes me pretty sad some days and I
> >don't want to be crying while they're chopping me up, ya know?
> >The part of 6 to 8 weeks without sex doesn't excite me very much either-
> >I keep telling my hubby we have to 'stock up' hehehehehe.
> >I saw another gyne on Wednesday for the 'second opinion' thingie - she's
> >helping to do the hyst. She was sooooo nice!!! She validated everything
> >I'd been saying and feeling. And, she basically implied that my regular
> >obgyn was not up to speed with respect to pain management and narcotics,
> >and said that no, I will not get addicted cause I'm in so much pain. It
> >went very well, and she even said it was really nice to see my hubby
> >there and that obviously we have a very strong relationship blah blah
> >blah.
> >I'm supposed to be off work this week on holidays - just wanted some ME
> >time before I have my hyst. So, hopefully, I should be able to be
> >around on the forum more than I have been!
> >Someone asked recently about my family news - my aunt is still hanging
> >on, she's a stubborn bird :) and is not ready to go yet. My uncle too.
> >Its just a matter of time, but I guess they have things they need to do;
> >its not their time yet. Thanks again for all of your prayers and
> >support during this difficult time; it means so much.
> >Luv and painfree wishes to all, and billions of butterflies, Amy
> >
>
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