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« on: October 16, 2011, 09:59:15 PM »
Im a little scared, i usually dont do research before hand due to my brain.... but i made that mistake lol
so now im freaking out hardcore! has anyone else had this done?
there really isnt much info on the actual complications and such from the company or drs, just found a blog where people told their stories... and that was scary!!!
I also watched the proceedure OMG that was terrifying!!!!!!!!!!
Idk, something about having a robot cut up then rip out ur "goodies" thru ur vag.... eh what was i thinking? is a transplant worth THAT? im sure it is, but wow.... im freaking out!
has anyone had this done??
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2011, 10:26:16 PM »
I had a hysterectomy almost 3 years ago, and I sure wish I could have had it done with the DaVinci robot!  It's much less invasive than what I had done!  If you have to have this procedure at all, then DaVinci is the way to go, and you're lucky you have that option.  Any type of surgery is freaky.  What in the world possessed you to WATCH, you silly sausage? :P

I felt a thousand times better after my operation (once I had recovered).  I can walk past the feminine hygiene aisle and not look back!  Yay!
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2011, 12:36:23 AM »
I had my big H in 1982 and had to have the C-section scar cut thru, but everyone I know who has had the other type say it is fantastic!!! Most of them were ready to go home the very next day. If yu watched just about any kind of surgery, you would probably freak out ( dang, I know I would) so just keep your eyes closed. Oh, yes, when I had my C-section, they placed the mirrors wrong and I was able to see everything. If I wasnt already scared out of my wits, I was when I saw that scalpel move down my tummy, so NO watching!!
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2011, 11:18:26 AM »
the horror!!!
I FELT my c section, when they were stapling me up!

I think its just the idea of it coming out thru THERE that freaks me out the most.

I know ill be alot better after, and im excited i wont have to buy female things anymore!!!
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2011, 01:19:14 PM »
I've watched videos of most of my surgerIes but not until AFTER! I probably wouldn't go through with them if I saw them before! Good Luck, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow! What time are you scheduled?
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2011, 01:30:44 PM »
OMG, I just watched on YOUTUBE. I had never heard of anything like that before. I think it would freak me out    :P
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2011, 08:18:11 PM »
im headed for bed, i have to be there at 530am, and its 45 mins away!
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2011, 08:20:50 PM »
Good luck.  Please post as soon as you can.  You are in all our thoughts.
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2011, 08:58:30 PM »
Best of luck Jen.  Everything will come out fine.  Then this will be behind you. 

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« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2011, 09:20:28 PM »
so much happening tomorrow... I wish you well and a speedy time of it.  Let us know how your doing tomorrow...   :grouphug; +  :pray;
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« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2011, 10:17:02 PM »
I'll be thinking of you all day today.  Please post soon. :cuddle;
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« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2011, 03:00:55 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2011, 04:01:52 AM »
It's 6am now. Thinking of you and praying for you!
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« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2011, 05:12:22 AM »
Today is Tuesday...thinking of you and sending you my strongest thoughts for an easy surgery and quick recovery.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2011, 05:31:26 AM »
Quote from: gothiclovemonkey on October 16, 2011, 09:59:15 PM
is a transplant worth THAT? im sure it is, but wow.... im freaking out!
whaaaat?  Why do you need a hysterectomy to get a transplant? Is that what you mean?  Is this... I mean, .. are you a special case?  I guess you explained this already somewhere else, my apologies, I'll go looking or someone post a link.

 :o :o ??? ???

PS  Dear Gothic, I hope you are feeling okay and it went alright.  When I had a laparoscopy, after I woke up I discovered there was a fridge full of cheese sandwiches for the patients and we could have as many cups of tea as we liked.  I hope there is something like that but with renal friendly foods for you to raid.  Big Hugs.
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« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2011, 08:32:58 AM »
YOur on my mind and in my heart to day... Hoping all goes just beautifuly and you get those same yummies as natnnat :)  Get in touch when ya feel up to it.. :cuddle;
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« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2011, 05:00:53 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2011, 05:14:13 PM »
My daughter in law (35) had that type this year.  Her recovery was so much easier without the incision.  I hope it goes extremely well and that you will feel much better.   I'm sending healing wishes and good thoughts to you.    :cuddle;   
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« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2011, 09:52:24 PM »
waiting, impatiently, as usual, for news. hope all went well.
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« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2011, 09:55:04 PM »
 :pray;  :waiting;  :pray;
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« Reply #20 on: October 18, 2011, 10:19:59 PM »
Waiting...
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« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2011, 01:56:41 PM »
oh thank u everyone :)
im home now, it went just right the dr said. I am in alot of pain right now, but he said everything looks great.
i probably wont be online much for a few days, i intend on sleeping a bit :P

I had to have this done because they found cancer cells and tx wouldnt happen until i took care of that.

i cant believe how painful it is... i mean, yes it was surgery, but ive had many, and this one was not any less painful than reg surgery. plus one of the holes is on an old scar, making it even more sensitive i bleive!

 :grouphug;
thank u all for the prayers and thoughts!
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« Reply #22 on: October 19, 2011, 02:04:12 PM »
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply so promptly!  Wow!

Be sure and take your pain pills as instructed.  It is a lot easier to deflect pain before it has a chance to grab hold of you, so don't take your pills only when you think you are hurting enough to warrant it.

You will feel much better in a couple of days.  I had my gallbladder removed laproscopically, and it was FAR easier to recover than my hyster/ginormous incision.  Still, it WAS surgery, and it DID involve pain.  So you take care and take it easy.  So glad things went well.  What a relief!  One less thing for you to worry about.
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« Reply #23 on: October 19, 2011, 02:18:52 PM »
So glad to know you're good safe and sound. I'll be in Champagne on Saturday, call me if you feel up to talking. Otherwise, sleep the pain away.
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« Reply #24 on: October 19, 2011, 04:18:42 PM »
Wow...glad to hear everything went well.
I don't think I would have watched it on youtube....I would need therapy afterwards.  ;D
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