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To all doing Hystos was Re: Hysterectomy...June 4-added note
From: AdoptASAP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 May 2001 20:21:50 -0500 (CDT)
Dont know if this is applicable to anyone because I have not researched
it at all. A suggestion. Is it possible to take some eggs to freeze
for either yourself (surrogacy) or donation? Im sorry if this is
insensative, it is not meant to be just a last thought before doing an
operation of this kind.
At Mon, 28 May 2001, Kim wrote:
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>Hi Lynette,
>I wish you the best of luck. I am now 9 months post-op from my hyst. I
>have had no regrets at all. While I still have one ovary and yes - I
>still have pcos, I feel just great now. I had my surgery due to having
>signs of endo. cancer in the early stages. I am completely fine now! I
>would suggest that you visit another site - http://www.hystersisters.com I
>visited there before and after my surgery and they "sisters" are great!
>While many don't agree that going under the "knife" is the right thing
>to do - each of us needs to make informed decisions for our own bodies.
>I did go for a second opinion - with my repro. endo. and she agreed
>that this was the best way to go.
>If you don't mind me asking - which form of hyster are you having and
>are you going to keep the other ovary? Just curious!
>
>Hang in there - it will turn out just fine - I'll keep you in my
>prayers.
>Kim M.
>At Sun, 27 May 2001, Lynette wrote:
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>>I should have added that the pcos was basically the deciding factor. I
>>also have a prolapsed uterus as well as fibroid tumors. A lot is going
>>to depend on further test results. As it stands now the uterus and at
>>least 1 ovary (because of the 15cm cyst) is going. I appreciate your
>>support. I do trust my gyn., however I am very aware of the knife
>>epidemic!!!
>>
>>At Sun, 27 May 2001, Michelle wrote:
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>>>Lynette - first of all, I wish you luck. You will be in my prayers as
>>>you undergo surgery. With that said, I hope that your doctor isn't
>>>using this as treatment. Good Lord. And lastly, if you have already
>>>purchased your tickets and such, I would be interested in talking to
>>>you.
>>>
>>>Take care - Michelle <)))><<
>>>
>>>At Sun, 27 May 2001, Lynette wrote:
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>>>>Well I have just found out that I will be having a hysterctomy June 4. I
>>>>have a 15-cm cyst on my left ovary. At least they think it's my left
>>>>ovary. My gyn. said that because it was up so high it may be on
>>>>either. I have taken the CA-125 blood test- no results back yet. I am
>>>>a little concerned. My gyn. said that he wanted to take the uterus
>>>>also because of the pcos and increased risk of uterine and endometrian
>>>>(sp?) cancers. I will let you all know how it goes. I am so mad about
>>>>the timing because I really wanted to go to the conference! Take care
>>>>all!!
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