Re: Period after ovarian drilling?
From: Dave (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 20:22:13 +0100
Well I read on the internet that it is better for us to lose a bit of weight
before the op, as it makes it easier for the lapaoscopy to get through, and
is much more effective.
How much better it would have come across if your gynae had said about the
ir link, and the best diet for pcos being lower carb, which in turn may help
with other aspects as well as weight loss. These people don't realise that
when they say go away and lose weight that we have already probably tried to
diet the "normal" way and failed! All that happens is you feel more
despondent, I know I did!
I was lucky, my gynae suggested a diet, and said that he could op
regardless, but that it would be better if I lost 36lb. When I returned
having lost 17lb, he said that would be good enough, I think some of them
want some commitment from you too.
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Joanna" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: Period after ovarian drilling?
> When I saw my gynae 2 years ago, he told me that the meds were more
> effective if I had the drilling first, he also said I had to lose 70lb
> before he would do it as this would make it even more effective :|
>
> For some strange reason, I haven't felt any inclination to go back and
> see him....
>
> At Wed, 31 Jul 2002, Dave wrote:
> >
> >Anon
> >
> >>From my experience, I had it done before clomid etc, because of my
hormone
> >levels, my consultant said it would be best to do the drilling first. I
too
> >was nervous, as I had heard so many bad things. However, I searched
around,
> >and the drilling is a lot less invasive than it used to be, and the
results
> >are showing to be a lot more promising. I am glad that I had it done, if
> >nothing else, the surgeon removed a very large cyst next to my left
ovary.
> >At the end of the day, we do have to put a certain amount of trust into
the
> >doctors. I "shopped around" until I found a consultant that I was happy
> >with. If this was the way to go to have a better chance of achieving
> >pregnancy, then in my opinion it was a risk well worth taking.
> >
>
> --
> Joanna
>
> Email always welcome.
>
> Try and stay positive :>
>
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