Hysterectomy Support Group
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually done by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body and cervix of the uterus) or partial (also called supra-cervical). Although there are conservative alternatives, hysterectomy is performed for uterine fibroids, pelvic pain, pelvic relaxation, heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding, and cancer.
Hi all,
I was just about to leave and visit my sister, Missy, in the hospital. She had a HUGE tumor on her ovary. They operated on Fri and ended up having to do a hysterectomy, so she has major scars now. The good news is that they were able to completely remove the tumor, altho it had adherred to several organs incluing her urethra. They had to remove part of the urethra and insert a stent. The bad news is that the doctor says part of the tumor had a 'definite malignant' look. I don't know what that means exactly, just that it sounds scary. They'll have biospy results back by Wed.
So Missy caught me on the way out the door and said they found urine in her abdominal stent and that's bad and that she had to go back to surgery. I tried to call nurse to get more details but the nurse just said she'll call me back.
Has anyone ever heard of this problem? I'm going to post this on the support site as well. I'm so scared and trying hard not to project and just remain calm.
I was just about to leave and visit my sister, Missy, in the hospital. She had a HUGE tumor on her ovary. They operated on Fri and ended up having to do a hysterectomy, so she has major scars now. The good news is that they were able to completely remove the tumor, altho it had adherred to several organs incluing her urethra. They had to remove part of the urethra and insert a stent. The bad news is that the doctor says part of the tumor had a 'definite malignant' look. I don't know what that means exactly, just that it sounds scary. They'll have biospy results back by Wed.
So Missy caught me on the way out the door and said they found urine in her abdominal stent and that's bad and that she had to go back to surgery. I tried to call nurse to get more details but the nurse just said she'll call me back.
Has anyone ever heard of this problem? I'm going to post this on the support site as well. I'm so scared and trying hard not to project and just remain calm.
She's doing better now with the pain meds. Can you believe they sent her home with nothing? Not even Ibuprofen? Duh. Still working. She needs to save most sick bank for brain surgery in Jan so she's pushing thro. Called in sick tonight tho.
noneareleft: is this what's happening to you? Cause the same thing happened to my sister. They thought urine was leaking in abdomen and it was but mostly it was brain fluid from her shunt. They went in laprascopically and fixed it in a jiffy. Hope they can for you too.
Ta for all for answering! Nibs