Conference vmszoo::medical

	Sarah -

	Is it possible that the two week discrepancy is covered by digital
as "sick leave"?  Talk to an H.R. rep, maybe...

	Best wishes for your recovery,

		Dick

    
       Hm, I was allowed 6 weeks after my vaginal hysterectomy. I came
    back in 5 weeks.
    
      I got paid for all 5 weeks, 100%
    
       Rosie

    Thanks for the input...   I will be discussing this with my doctor
    tomorrow.   I will be having my pre-op exam.  The letter that the
    disability carrier sent, mentioned that if I needed more time, that the
    doctor would need to fill out more paperwork, indicating the symptoms,
    etc.... that would keep me out longer than the 4 weeks.  In other
    words, he will have to justify further absence by the symptoms, not
    just because he recommends 6 weeks of leave. As far as the sick leave 
    goes, I know that I will only have 5 days of sick leave prior to STD 
    kicking in, so STD will only be covering 3 weeks of the leave, not 4.
    
    I'm very nervous about this surgery in the first place.  I do not need
    to be worrying about STD also.   So, I'll just take it as it comes. 
    Maybe I will be just fine in 4 weeks.  I HOPE SO!  
    
    I figured I would search the internet about hysterectomies, just so
    that I would have intelligent questions to ask about the procedure. 
    BIG MISTAKE!!!!! What I found on the internet scared me to death.... 
    There was this one site that told about "PROBLEMS YOUR DOCTOR WON'T
    TELL YOU ABOUT HYSTERECTOMIES"  I wish I hadn't read it.   So, I will
    be discussing these with my doctor also.  
    
    If anyone out there has input about things I should ask about.  Please
    let me know.   I do want to be as fully knowledgeable about the
    procedure as I can get.
    
    Thanks,
    Sarah

    
       I let someone borry my book...   I don't recall the author,,
    
        But, the book is called NO MORE Hysterectomies..... Even though
    it says NO MORE, it lets you know when you really DO need one inspite
    of ideas of how to prevent one.
    
       I bought it in a bookstore.
    
      It covers everything.   It even suggested drinking Raspberry tea
    for cramps and pain, I tried it and it cut down my pain considerably.
    It covers tumors, all sorts of the woman's body's and problems
    with a woman.  It's not just about hysterectomy's. 
    
        rosie

    I think that TLC did a hysto on one of their OPERATION programs.
    It was quite interesting.  They also just recently showed a
    C-section using the Phanensteil incision which I required when
    i had my hysto back in 1975.  You do get to make decisions like
    this if you have strong feelings.  Just modify the surgical 
    release form if you have talked with your doctor.  Mine had 
    wanted to do the typical vertical zipper but I talked with my
    lawyer girlfriend (BU law review in early '50s) about my hesitation
    and she told me to modify the release after telling my doctor my
    wishes.  It made for some interesting pre-surgical operating room
    talk back then.  EVERYONE knew what I wanted!!!  I got it too and
    feel really thankful since my scar healing is not the bestest in
    the world!!!  

    I really think you will be more comfortable after surgery and 
    wished you had gone earlier. I still think I should have had mine
    done three years earlier but I would have been under 30 but I had
    had my kids and they were all in school.  

    justme

    p.s.  Remember the frillie nitie!!!

    Speaking of Frilly nighties.......  What type of stuff should I take
    to the hospital.   I haven't had to be in the hospital except when my
    daughter was born 10 years ago.   And I do not remember what I took
    then.
    
    Thanks,
    Sarah

    These days, probably just a toothbrush and deoderant...  How long
    are you going to get to hang around the drive-in window???  ;*)

    justme

    My doctor told me a minimum of 2-3 days.    I just had my pre-op
    appointment with him.   He was very good about the numerous questions
    that I had.   I'm glad I asked him instead of just worrying about them.
    
    Sarah

 HI SARAH,

I had a complete hysterectomie about 10 years ago, it was one of the 
best decisions I made. Just relax and beleive in your doctor he is the 
one doing the work. You just RELAX RELAX. Surgery today is alot different
then when I had mine and the stories you hear are scary. Sometimes peoples 
surgery stories are alot lot first baby stories, never to be told in front
of a new mother, or first time patience. If you want too talk more write me
I do work CMW so I won't be back in till wednesday..

alice



     

    Hi Sarah,
    
          My mom just had a hysterectomy done on Mar. 27th and was
    home on Easter Sunday. By the following week she was driving
    her car again. So please don't worry. By the way my mom is in
    a wheelchair and was told her recovery would be longer because
    of it. I guess she proved them wrong.....
    
                                          Jill
          

    Well,  I just had another thought about my hysterectomy.   I'm
    only having a vaginal hysterectomy.   My ovaries are being left in
    place so I will not need hormones.   Part of the reason I'm having the
    problems is because of endometrial tissue in the pelvic cavity. 
    
    Is there a possibility that I could still have a period every month?
    
    Just wondering....  I will be asking my doctor, just thought I'd ask
    for input.
    
    Thanks,
    Sarah

    
        Sarah,
    
        They were going to leave both my ovaries, but because one had
    a lot of cysts and it wouldn't stop bleeding he had to take it out. I
    was left with one ovary. I no longer have periods at all. Even with
    one ovary. so, whether you keep one or two ovaries, no more periods!
    8*)

    > I'm only having a vaginal hysterectomy....
    > Is there a possibility that I could still have a period every month?
    
    Sarah,
    
    After a hysterectomy, you can't have a period. They remove your uterus
    and close the area of the vagina where the cervix used to meet the
    vagina. The vagina is now a cul-de-sac. The vagina no longer has a 
    path to anythng else, therefore there is no physical route whereby
    you can still have periods. You will probably still have hormonal
    changes each month but you can't have periods.
    
    With a vaginal hysterectomy, they enter thru the vagina and remove
    the uterus. The vagina (minus cervix) will still be intact.
    
    Bill