WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Delaying myomectomy

Re: Delaying myomectomy

From: Lara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 15 May 2000 15:29:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 15 May 2000, Heather wrote: >
>Last week I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. I have 2 fibroids each
>larger than a grapefruit and a third slightly smaller. I've been having
>a lot of leg and ankle swelling as well as pains in my legs due to the
>pressure one of the fibroids is putting on my circulatory system.
>
>My doctor has explained to me that I will need a myomectomy -- in this
>case, major surgery that will include an incision directly above my
>pubic area that will allow them to extract the fibroids. In turn I will
>have to stay in the hospital for 3 - 5 days, stay in bed at home for the
>following 2 weeks and have minimal activity the 2 weeks subsequent.
>Totalling almost 5 weeks off of work. Due to previous commitments I'm
>trying to delay the surgery until late June or early July. My doctor
>tells me that it's up to me... if I can endure the discomfort and if
>water pills or surgical hose relieve the leg swelling then I can
>postpone the surgery.
>
>Is there anything else that I should be considering as I attempt to
>delay the surgery for almost 6 weeks? I'm fearful that the fibroids
>could grow to an even larger size causing greater damage and reduce my
>chances for a successful surgery... and the possibility of having
>children.

Hi Heather, Why don't you have your doctor order another ultrasound in 2 - 3 weeks to check on their size? If they are not larger, you can continue to wait, if they are larger schedule the surgery right away. As for the potential risks of further damage, etc. I couldn't offer any advice about that. Good luck!

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- Lara

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