I agree with researching WHY the need for organ removal. It sure has
caused me more problems than I care to mention. I have two c-sections
(one with a tubal ligation), 2 laparoscopies but it was not until the
hysterectomy and oopherectomy that I started having bowel obstructions
and pain from adhesions. It is a scary way to live making me think
twice about ever leaving town for vacation, hosting a party, eating
foods I love and even relations with my hubby. There are alterantives
to hysto for a lot of conditions. I would also think if doc says
vaginal is possible, it would be best for healing and adhesion
formation. BUT, something tells me personally that the fact that my
uterus is NOT there (regardless of how it was removed)causes problems in
itself. There is just so much floating around and more space to
adhesions to occupy. I have always had adhesions with my endometriosis
but NEVER have they effected my life like since my hysto.
At Wed, 5 Jun 2002, Pam wrote:
> >I'am scheduled for a hysteroctomy on June 24th and if anyone could >please give me some information on these 2 subjects it would be greatly >appreciated. My doctor wants to do a vaginal hysterectomy because the >healing process is shorter. I was not really comfortable with the >suggestion to begin with and now I have spoken to a couple of different >people who have had one or knows someone that has had one. But the >outcome for both people have not been good. I could use someones advice >cause now I'am scared to death to have it done vaginally. I've had 4 >surgeries in one year. I have had a laporscopy, 3DC'S, Tubligation and >given birth and had my gullblatter removed. Now I have a hole inside my >stomach. I'am really nervous about them hitting a major organ or >hitting scar tissue by having the procedure done vaginally. So any >information or advice would be really nice. In my opinion I think I'd >rather be cut open so they can see what their doing rather than taking a >chance by them going by feel. I'am crazy or what is your opinion? >Thanks so much for your help.