WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: post lap followup

Re: post lap followup

From: Linda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 03:31:08 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Robin: "Re: post lap followup"

I've only had one laparoscopy (with a hysteroscopy at the same time, which might make a difference), and I *did* have a pelvic exam at my post-op check. It was no worse than any other pelvic exam - however, I was not having lots of pain (except around the incision in my belly).

If your doctor wants to do one it wouldn't hurt to ask if it's *really* necessary. If there's a very good reason to do one, then you might want to go ahead. You can certainly refuse anything - they can't force you. If your doctor feels it would be in your best interest I wouldn't blame him/her for trying to talk you into it though.

At Tue, 23 Jan 2001, Robin wrote: >
>At Tue, 23 Jan 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>Hello, I just had a laparoscopy & d&c and am scheduled to go in for my
>>follow-up appt. I'm wondering what will happen at this appt...I'm
>>concerned about having a pelvic exam...I'm still having lots of pain and
>>tenderness (1 week after)...is it common for them to do a pelvic after
>>surgery and can I refuse to let them? Will this cause more pain? Thanks!
>
>I have had three laps and never had a pelvic exam at my first post op
>appointment (I cringe at the thought). Basically, the Dr. will go over
>the surgery (operative report, pathology report), talk to you about how
>you are doing, etc., and look at your incisions. The Dr. may have you
>make a follow up appointment for a month or so later for another exam,
>which at that time would include the pelvic exam.
>
>Hope this help.
>
>--
>Robin
>
>--
>~Robin~
>
>I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
>

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