Help - Conflicting Information

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-13-2003
Help - Conflicting Information
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Mon, 10-13-2003 - 4:18pm
Hi folks,

I could really use your help. I saw a doctor a few weeks ago who stated very quickly that due to fibroids and a uterus the size of an 18-week pregnancy, I needed an abdominal hysterectomy soon.

The doc I saw for a second opinion said that someone my size COULD have a vaginal hysterectomy and that is what I wanted to opt for.

Doctor #1 says, "No - that's impossible - you must have an abdominal". He also tells me the recovery time is about 2 weeks and that I should be able to go back to my desk job after that time.

Ok, I think Dr. #1 is full of it. Everyone I've talked with says the recovery time is at LEAST 6-8 weeks for an abdominal. Also, after doing my research online (isn't the net wonderful?)... there are things they can do to shrink a uterus the size of mine so that it CAN be removed vaginally.

Guys, I need to hear from some of you that have been through this. Please let me know recovery times if you have them, input on uterus size vs type of hysterectomy to have performed, etc. I REALLY appreciate any light you can shed on this.

Thanks!

Joy

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 10-13-2003 - 11:10pm
I've not been through a hysterectomy...but its your body, and whatever you do to it is undoable.
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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 10:45pm
Just to let you know there is a Hysterectomy and Alternatives board here at ivillage that you may also gain some knowledge. I am waiting for a hysterectomy myself and have been to the board often in my desciding process. Good luck to you, hope this helps you out. Sincerely, Kathy

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhhyster
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 10:55pm
Just popped over to H&A board and there you were. Glad you found it, Kathy
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-14-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 11:25am

Thank you for posting this!

 


 


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