threethings
02-06-2006, 08:42 PM
I'm having a lap soon and would like to know if there are certain things I should discuss or ask before having it (ie...should i request that a gastro doctor be there?).
Also...i made a post a few days ago...it's probably on page two...it describes my symptoms...if anyone has time, please read and respond. thanks!
Also...i made a post a few days ago...it's probably on page two...it describes my symptoms...if anyone has time, please read and respond. thanks!
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threethings
02-08-2006, 09:41 PM
please let me know if you have any advice. my lap is on march 20th and my pre-ops are in early march. i wish the appt wasn't so far away...but oh well. i'm ready to go crazy and i'm depressed about what could be wrong. i want to make sure i ask all the right questions so nothing bad happens during this surgery. any advice would be appreciated. thanks.
kpd_spotsy_va
02-09-2006, 12:40 PM
threethings,
I can't think of anything to ask before the lap but a gastro dr. is not necessary for this procedure. My biggest concern was trusting my doctor and by that I mean trust his knowledge of endo. Things like, how often he does the procedure (weekly), whether or not this is his specialty (it is), does he do the procedure by laser (yes). I suggest getting your prescription for pain when you go in for your pre-op. Go ahead and get it filled and have it at home so when you get home from your surgery you already have it on hand in case you need it. I had some shoulder pain from the carbon dioxide they use to inflate your stomach during the procedure. The more prepared you are the more comfortable you will be afterwards. Another thing I would suggest is purchasing a heating pad with both the moist and dry settings. Using the moist setting will do wonders with alleviating most discomfort during the first 2 days. Also, depending on the height of your bed you may want to have a step stool handy to help you get in and out of the bed and be conscious of how you are bending as to not put pressure on the area. I even went as far as to buy a couple extra pairs of cotton lounge pants in a size bigger than what I wear so they would not be too tight on the tummy area. I have a wonderful doctor so my recovery was smooth and was not as big of a deal as I thought it would be once it was over with as I have a pretty high tolerance for pain but I'm still a big baby! :bouncing: I have listed 2 links below. One is for a q&a my doctor did a couple years ago and also the link to his office. It may answer some of the questions you might have regarding the newest, less painful procedures being done, etc. Also, there is a link (Medical Diary) where there was an article where he was featured in Mademoiselle magazine in 1999. hope this helps a little. take care. kpd
http://gynmedicine.com
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/chat3/womensmed/Archive?chat_id=60&Framed=true
I can't think of anything to ask before the lap but a gastro dr. is not necessary for this procedure. My biggest concern was trusting my doctor and by that I mean trust his knowledge of endo. Things like, how often he does the procedure (weekly), whether or not this is his specialty (it is), does he do the procedure by laser (yes). I suggest getting your prescription for pain when you go in for your pre-op. Go ahead and get it filled and have it at home so when you get home from your surgery you already have it on hand in case you need it. I had some shoulder pain from the carbon dioxide they use to inflate your stomach during the procedure. The more prepared you are the more comfortable you will be afterwards. Another thing I would suggest is purchasing a heating pad with both the moist and dry settings. Using the moist setting will do wonders with alleviating most discomfort during the first 2 days. Also, depending on the height of your bed you may want to have a step stool handy to help you get in and out of the bed and be conscious of how you are bending as to not put pressure on the area. I even went as far as to buy a couple extra pairs of cotton lounge pants in a size bigger than what I wear so they would not be too tight on the tummy area. I have a wonderful doctor so my recovery was smooth and was not as big of a deal as I thought it would be once it was over with as I have a pretty high tolerance for pain but I'm still a big baby! :bouncing: I have listed 2 links below. One is for a q&a my doctor did a couple years ago and also the link to his office. It may answer some of the questions you might have regarding the newest, less painful procedures being done, etc. Also, there is a link (Medical Diary) where there was an article where he was featured in Mademoiselle magazine in 1999. hope this helps a little. take care. kpd
http://gynmedicine.com
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/chat3/womensmed/Archive?chat_id=60&Framed=true
threethings
02-10-2006, 08:51 PM
this helps a lot!! thank you so much. i am not sure if i'll end up with a diagnosis of endo but at this point i have to have it checked. i've arranged to go home to my parents and stay there for 2 days. i will get the pain meds filled ahead of time...good advice! i will also get the heating pad. thank you so much. i'm going to check out those links now.
ladybug8372
02-10-2006, 11:22 PM
your doctor might plan on doing this anyway....but mention it in case he isnt planning on it.......since you do want kids...have him to go ahead and check your tubes to make sure they are clear...with no obstructions...this way, if you should happen to try to conceive and cant....you will know that that is not the problem. i have endo and have had the lap done 3 times....i really dont know if your symptoms represent endo or not.....your symptoms are way out there compared to mine.....i do get the bloating, pain 1-2 weeks before my period and lasts until i start, heavy feeling in the bottom of my abdomen, painful sex...so as you can see...you have similar symptoms....and yet more than i go through.....so i really have no idea if they will find endo or not. let us know how it goes.
threethings
02-11-2006, 11:23 AM
yeah...the whole thing is such a mystery to me. it has made me so stressed out and somewhat depressed and that is not like me. but i'm so anxious to find out what is going on and i can't stand the constant feeling of...well...not feeling well!! i will definitely have my doctor check my tubes if they do find endo when they go in. thanks for the advice. i'll report back after i have the surgery. :)