Re: Surgery Dilmema
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Nov 2002 13:18:04 -0600 (CST)
In a very serious endo. surgical solution is TAH/BSO.as you were told.
At Thu, 21 Nov 2002, E wrote:
>
>Ok, I'll try to keep this short and simple ... A wonderful lady from
>another board I belong to suggested I post here in the hopes that you
>wonderful ladies and Dr's may have some suggestions. I have suffered
>with Endo for years, and am currently suffering from constant
>debilitating pelvic pain, periods lasting for 2 weeks, pain during
>urination (and frequency), bowel problems (severe constipation and
>diverticulosis). Here is the dilema
>
>Was all set for a hysterectomy after all other treatments failed. I'm
>35 yrs old, am done having children (yes, for sure - husband was "fixed"
>many moons ago
>
>Was not able to get appointment for 2nd opinion as other Dr didn't have
>any available openings before surgery, and I can't take this pain any
>more. So scheduled surgery.
>
>My Dr was apparently able to speak to other Dr by phone and discussed my
>situation. My Dr's recommendation was full TAH/BSO due to endo,
>adhesions, etc .... Other Dr's recommendation (the 2nd opinion) was for
>a laparotomy with only definate removal of my left ovary/tubes and more
>removal of endo implants ... So MY doctor changed the surgery plans !
>
>I've been dealing with endo for too long ... I know that if they don't
>do full hyst with removal of my ovaries, the implants WILL come back and
>I'll be at square one again. Yes, I would be grateful for any kind of
>pain relief, but I was looking forward to LONG TERM pain relief, not
>Short Term. As I can't take BCP's and never have been able to, this is
>not an option for me after surg. I have also been through the 6 months
>of Lupron, so this is also not an option ..
>
>I don't know what to do now. Thanks for letting me vent and for any
>much needed advice !!
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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