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Re: Hysterectomy Problems
From: D.N. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 11:30:42 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 24 Oct 2002, D.N. wrote:
>Some info was left out of my previous post. See below***
Also, I did not bank my blood, I was just severely anemic.
>Hi Amy,
>
>I am sorry that you had complications with your hyst. I completely
>understand your frustration. I too had complications with mine. After
>my surgery, I ended up hemorrhaging in the recovery room. I was anemic
>prior to the surgery and was given some blood during the original
>surgery. When I had to be taken back in to the operating room, I was
>given more blood. It was a total of 7 units. I was in ICU for 3 days
>and had a NG tube. It was probably the most horrible time I have ever
>experienced. They also thought they had perforated my bowel, but thank
>God, that didn't happen.
>
>I too have tried to explain why this happened. It is my belief that
>because I was very anemic prior to the surgery, (I was in the ER 5 days
>before the surgery because of heavy bleeding that didn't want to stop)
>it made me more likely to have hemorrhaging problems. I had a horrible
>feeling before the surgery that something was going to go wrong. I read
>after the surgery, that they don't recommend that women who are going to
>have a hyst should not bank their own blood because it puts them more at
>risk.
>
>I know my experience is not like yours exactly, but I understand how
>scared you must have been and surprised about what happened.
>
>I am surprised that they originally intended to let you go home after
>one day. Was it a vaginal hyst? I was supposed to be in for 3-4 days,
>it ended up(***this was supposed to say 8 days.) It is true that complications can happen during any
>surgery, but that doesn't help much when you actually experience them. I
>hope your recovery is uncomplicated and quick. Take care of yourself.
>
>Best wishes,
>D.N.
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