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Surgery......
OK- So I need someone to answer a couple questions for me. My Doctor did not tell me what kind of surgery I will be having.. However I think is between two...right? I'd like to know what I'm in store for. I remember her saying saying that it should be one small incision and then one bigger one.. She said depending on how it is.. It might also have to be an open one?? ( i have no idea what this means) She said that we can scedule the surgery as an ASAP- because they are getting bigger and I am in a lot of pain. Does anyone know what that term means? .. Open? I also remember her saying that she has to fill me up with some kind of gas and then she will have to squeeze my body and she release most of it.. To give backround- she will be removing two cysts.. One went from being like 2.0 x 1.9 cm to 5.9 x 2.9 and ther went from 3.3 x 1.9 and stayed the same. but formed what my dr said is a pocket of blood but its stable. She wants to remove both. Does it require me to stay overnight?
If anyone has any adivce. please letme know thanks
If anyone has any adivce. please letme know thanks
Sorry, I am a scatter brain today and duh, didn't see you were waiting for results.
Call your doctor for the results until they are sick of hearing from you.
My doctor called me and was very kind about the whole thing. (My GP was very good and kind), not all doctors were though.)
Call your doctor for the results until they are sick of hearing from you.
My doctor called me and was very kind about the whole thing. (My GP was very good and kind), not all doctors were though.)
Yes I had the test however my dr hasn't called me with the results yet.
Its just messed up because my pain is getting worse and worse..
It has moved to my back on the right side lower.. and around the right hip. I've been taking 10-20 mg at a time of percs and am still hurting and feel really drugged. i'm tired of hurting and i just want to feel better. ya know. I will call back at 12 if i dont hear anything.. i called at 9
Its just messed up because my pain is getting worse and worse..
It has moved to my back on the right side lower.. and around the right hip. I've been taking 10-20 mg at a time of percs and am still hurting and feel really drugged. i'm tired of hurting and i just want to feel better. ya know. I will call back at 12 if i dont hear anything.. i called at 9
I don't get it then. why did my dr insist on doing it? ? when i called i said with the message- should i just go see a gynono.. hoping th at would be my refferal.. why would she say she's do it.. hummm
Did you have a CA-125 yet (sorry I can't remember).
If not have your GP or Gyn order it, not because it is difinitive for cancer, but god forbid, it be elevated, it will be ticket to a referral for a Gyn Onc. Just don't panic if it is elevated, it is positive for many benign conditions and false negative as well (not elevated when you actually have cancer). It is correct 50% time for pre-menopausal women and it is recommended to have the test if you look at the John Hopkins site:
(I don'yt know why everyone is against having this test, it's just a test and another piece of infor to work from--get the damn test already).Early recognition of symptoms is the best way to save women's lives. Early symptoms include:
Bloating, a feeling of fullness, gas
Frequent or urgent urination
Nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea
Menstrual disorders, pain during intercourse
Fatigue, backaches.
Take action if any symptoms last more than 2-3 weeks.
If ovarian cancer is suspected, ask to see a gynecological oncologist.
What You Should Ask Your Doctor
While everyone has these symptoms from time to time, it is important to know your own body and know when something is not right.
If you have these symptoms and they are not normal for you neither you nor your doctor knows why you are having them,
Then ask to have these important tests to help you rule out ovarian cancer.
Bimanual pelvic exam
Ca125 blood test (If it comes back elevated, ask your doctor to repeat this test monthly for several months. If it comes back progressively more elevated each time, even if the values are low, this is an indication that the condition could very likely be serious.)
Transvaginal ultrasound.
We need to be consistent with what is recommended for symptomatic women.
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!
Good luck.
If not have your GP or Gyn order it, not because it is difinitive for cancer, but god forbid, it be elevated, it will be ticket to a referral for a Gyn Onc. Just don't panic if it is elevated, it is positive for many benign conditions and false negative as well (not elevated when you actually have cancer). It is correct 50% time for pre-menopausal women and it is recommended to have the test if you look at the John Hopkins site:
(I don'yt know why everyone is against having this test, it's just a test and another piece of infor to work from--get the damn test already).Early recognition of symptoms is the best way to save women's lives. Early symptoms include:
Bloating, a feeling of fullness, gas
Frequent or urgent urination
Nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea
Menstrual disorders, pain during intercourse
Fatigue, backaches.
Take action if any symptoms last more than 2-3 weeks.
If ovarian cancer is suspected, ask to see a gynecological oncologist.
What You Should Ask Your Doctor
While everyone has these symptoms from time to time, it is important to know your own body and know when something is not right.
If you have these symptoms and they are not normal for you neither you nor your doctor knows why you are having them,
Then ask to have these important tests to help you rule out ovarian cancer.
Bimanual pelvic exam
Ca125 blood test (If it comes back elevated, ask your doctor to repeat this test monthly for several months. If it comes back progressively more elevated each time, even if the values are low, this is an indication that the condition could very likely be serious.)
Transvaginal ultrasound.
We need to be consistent with what is recommended for symptomatic women.
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!
Good luck.
Stay on top of your gyno - he/she should have referred you to an oncologist. My gyno said she would love to do the surgery but it would not be fair to me. I need to have an oncologist performing the surgery as they specialize in this area. Get the referral - I know it is a frustrating process. My onco will not see anyone who is not referred either...be persistent!! You are in the right here!!!!
SO ... I looked up some Gyn/oncology doctors in my area and I called one.. and some B*tch.. answered and waas asking me these questions and told me that unless I was referred there than a doctor is NOT going to see me . She asked me if i have a cancer dx.. I was like "no" but i have a cyst that is growing quickly. Then she asked me again if i was referred .. I got sick and tired of her so i finally was like.. "i'll call back when i'm referred and hung up on her- unbelievable.
I called a dr that looks good on the net and they said she is par w/my insurance however the hospital she uses is not. so they gave me this other guys number... but the people that answered the phone are mean.. maybe I should just find someone else.. what is up with that.
I also called my drs office again and said "Hello.. can you have my dr call me. She said we could do the surgery as an asap because i've been in pain since before 10/29 when i had my first u/s, Can you please just have her call me since Matty-- the scheduling girl.. is giving me the run around and i don't appreicate it.. I'M STILL IN PAIN and so she apologized and said i'll give the dr your note ( i bet she throws it in the trash)
**** i guess im not having a good day today***
I called a dr that looks good on the net and they said she is par w/my insurance however the hospital she uses is not. so they gave me this other guys number... but the people that answered the phone are mean.. maybe I should just find someone else.. what is up with that.
I also called my drs office again and said "Hello.. can you have my dr call me. She said we could do the surgery as an asap because i've been in pain since before 10/29 when i had my first u/s, Can you please just have her call me since Matty-- the scheduling girl.. is giving me the run around and i don't appreicate it.. I'M STILL IN PAIN and so she apologized and said i'll give the dr your note ( i bet she throws it in the trash)
**** i guess im not having a good day today***
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