Re: Confused, Frustrated and ready to give up!(To Dr. Braun)
From: Connie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 21:38:33 -0600 (CST)
Dr. Braun:
Yes, I saw a urogyn right before this doctor, however, the urologist and
my gynecologist did not agree with her findings. This doctor said
basically the same thing, but he suggested I have surgery for the
"significant" bulge, but said that the decision was ultimately mine due
to the risks involved with this surgery.
Thank you for replying!
--
Connie
At Thu, 29 Nov 2001, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote:
>
>At Thu, 29 Nov 2001, Connie wrote:
>>
>>Hi All:
>>
>>Well, I went to another physician (the one my urologist suggested) and
>>he seems to think that my prolapse is only a 1 degree as opposed to the
>>3 degree as my regular gyne thinks. Anyway....he is telling me that the
>>"bulge" I feel is part of the prolapse, but most of it is scar tissue
>>and he said, a significant amount. My only option is a "risky" surgery
>>to cut away the vaginal skin and all the scar tissue...he also told me
>>that the exam was somewhat limited due to the amount of scar tissue and
>>a thorough exam would be very uncomfortable. I was grateful in a way
>>because it is painful enough with out him trying to get "beyond" the
>>scar tissue. Anyway...what do I do?? To have the scar tissue excised
>>would cause me more scar tissue and more pain...to not have it, I am
>>unbearable pressure and pain......hmmmmmm...any opinions here?
>>
>>--
>>Connie
>>
>Have you seen a UroGynecologist? They are the specialist who deal with
>this all the time.
>
>--
>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>
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