Hysteroscopy remove polyp/laparascopy to unblock tubes,outcome p.7,pics p.8

[wannabeprego]

Update... I know it has been a while but I wanted to do an update on this thead because the information is helpful for other ladies that are going to do the same thing.Plus I wanted to discuss the rest of my experience when I end up actually having the surgery as well.

I ended up postpoing my original surgery from back in 03/2012. I ended up getting a new job and wanted to save up some more $$ first to cover the out of pocket costs before going through with the surgery.The good news is that after almost 6 months at my new job I got hired on as a permanenet employee and also got a 2 dollar an hour pay raise from what I was being paid as a temp eployee!!!

I tried to contact my infertility DR to reschedule the surgery but I found out that she had left the practice. All of the other DR's there are males so at first I was scared to go see a male DR, I am just not comfortable with a male DR being down there for all of that time poking around, at firs I searched around for another female infertlity DR but I couldnt find anyone that offered IUI at a reasonable price and that was conveinient to my home. So long story short I sucked it up and scheduled a surgical consult with a male DR at my original infertility DR's office. I must admit that I am still nervous about seeing a male DR, but his background is very impressive and he has done many surgeries in the past like mine so I will be in good and experienced care.

My consult is scheduled for 07/31/12 at 4pm. By sticking with my original infertility DR office I saved myself the trouble of getting my records transfered to another DR office and possibly having to do additional testing again. I have already went through the gazillion infertility tests and didnt want to have to repeat them. I am hoping that the surgical consult will just be an oppurtunity to meet the new male DR and make sure I am comfortable with him, to discuss the surgery and for him to answer any questions that I might have. I am really hoping he doesnt need to do any additional testing on me, since I have ben there and done all of that already!! Plus before he is staring at my lady bits I was hoping I could at last meet the new DR first to make sure I am comfortable with him and like him. One good thing is that all of the nurses at my infertility DR's office are very nice, and sweet!! It is a nice place to go to for the most part. I am just hung up on the whole male DR thing. Sigh.. Hopefully I am just making it out to be much worse than it really is in my mind since I have a tendency to over think everything!!!

My goal is to schedule the surgery at the end of August or early September at the latest!!! The best part is that I have a permanent job now and I have paid vacation time that I can use to take off time to do the surgery. I dont have to worry about being able to afford to pay my surgery bills since I am working now!!

I was still debating about whether or not I should do both surgeries but I know both procedures will ensure my maximum fertility!! After the surgeries are done than I want to see if the DR would pescribe me clomid an let me and DH try a few rounds with just the help of that, and than if tat doesnt work than IUI is going to be next.

The lap is more invasive because they cut through your belly and it takes longer to heal.I t isnt' required that I do it though. I am only required to do the hysteroscopy to remove the polyp from my uterus before being allowed to do IUI. I can do both surgeries together though to make sure my second fallopian tube isnt blocked at the same time as hysteroscopy. I would only need to be under anethesia once and I could knock out both procedures all at once!! I was worried that I wuld regret not doing both surgeries though, because if I didnt do all that I could do now than I would sit and wonder what could of been if I did both surrgeries, plus 2 for sure open fallopian tubes means higher fertility and better chance of getting pregnant!! I know I cant pass up on this chance!!! After almost 3 years LTTC I am pretty depserate and ready to do whatever it takes to get my BFP finally!!

 

[wannabeprego]

*Quick update* Both surgeries have ben scheduled for 08/29/12 early in the morning. Wish me luck!!

 

[purplesparkle]

*Quick update* Both surgeries have ben scheduled for 08/29/12 early in the morning. Wish me luck!!

good luck make sure you rest up after the surgeries

 

[1babywish]

Yes, I had the same prob... Uterine polyp and unsure of my 1 Fallopian tube. I had the lap and hysteroscopy to remove the polyp. Had it done on a Friday and returned to work the following tuesday. Relatively quick recovery. The removed the polyp and confirmed both tubes were fine, must have spasmed... Got my bfp the next month, after ttc for 1 1/2 yrs.

 

[1babywish]

Good luck to u in your sugeries. I think it is best u r doing both!

 

[wannabeprego]

Yes, I had the same prob... Uterine polyp and unsure of my 1 Fallopian tube. I had the lap and hysteroscopy to remove the polyp. Had it done on a Friday and returned to work the following tuesday. Relatively quick recovery. The removed the polyp and confirmed both tubes were fine, must have spasmed... Got my bfp the next month, after ttc for 1 1/2 yrs.

Thanks for sharing your story!!! That is so wnderful that you finaly got a BFP after so much time went by!! Your story has given me alot of hope that this will do the trick for me and I wil be pregnant shortly after my surgery as well!!!

Congrats on our pregnancy!!! Happy and Healthy 9 months to you!!!!

 

[wannabeprego]

*Quick update* Both surgeries have ben scheduled for 08/29/12 early in the morning. Wish me luck!!

good luck make sure you rest up after the surgeries

Thanks hun!!!! I have the rest of the week off from work after my surgery and I am also off on Monday because of the LAbor Day holiday, so I have plenty of time to rest before I go back to work.

I am nervous about the surgery,but more excited than anything else I think because of feeling hopeful that I will finally get pregnant!!

 

[pixie23]

I was really nervous for my surgery, but it's been a decent experience. I had a laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and ovarian diathermy yesterday. There are 3 incisions total, but I haven't seen them yet because I'm supposed to leave the bandages on until tomorrow. I'm doing pretty well, the bloating and swelling is the biggest bother at this point.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to help alleviate the bloat?

 

[wannabeprego]

I was really nervous for my surgery, but it's been a decent experience. I had a laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and ovarian diathermy yesterday. There are 3 incisions total, but I haven't seen them yet because I'm supposed to leave the bandages on until tomorrow. I'm doing pretty well, the bloating and swelling is the biggest bother at this point.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to help alleviate the bloat?

Thanks for sharing your story with me. I am glad your surgery went well!! I hope it was just what you needed to get your BFP!!! good luck and baby dust to you!!!

I dont have any tips about the bloating, but maybe some of the other girls do!! I am sure after the surgery I wll be wondering the same thing though. The bloating and pain from the gas they put in the belly from the surgery seems to be the worst part of he surgery from what I have heard from other girls that had the surgery as well!!

 

[scerena]

Pixie123- I too had all three of them surgeries on January, no tips on the bloating but I looked very pregnant! It's all the gas inside you should settle down soon, have you taken peppermint yea as that helps with gas pains not sure on the bloating?

Wannabepreggo- you know my story but thought I would pop by your thread and make sure that all is well can't wait for you to have your surgery over and done with

 

[wannabeprego]

Pixie123- I too had all three of them surgeries on January, no tips on the bloating but I looked very pregnant! It's all the gas inside you should settle down soon, have you taken peppermint yea as that helps with gas pains not sure on the bloating?

Wannabepreggo- you know my story but thought I would pop by your thread and make sure that all is well can't wait for you to have your surgery over and done with

Thanks for checking in on me hun, you are a sweet heart!!

I am counting down the days, only about 17 more to go before the surgery.... I need to go get blood work done before the surgery soon, they check to make sureyou aren't pregnant before the surgery and check your white blood cell count to make sure you dont have any infections and are fit enough for the surgery.

 

[tlm]

I had hysteroscopy and lap in March, I would say the thing that helped the most was getting up and walking around some. Even if it's just around the house a few times a day!!

I was really nervous for my surgery, but it's been a decent experience. I had a laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and ovarian diathermy yesterday. There are 3 incisions total, but I haven't seen them yet because I'm supposed to leave the bandages on until tomorrow. I'm doing pretty well, the bloating and swelling is the biggest bother at this point.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to help alleviate the bloat?

 

[pixie23]

Thanks ladies!
It's day 3 since my surgery and the bloating has started to disappear. I ended up making some peppermint tea and I'm not sure if it actually helped, but I felt better once I drank it because I love peppermint tea so much. (The one good thing about the bloating is that I now know that my pants won't get me very far along in pregnancy LOL!)

 

[scerena]

Pixie- looks like u need to stock up on pants the peppermint tea is good for gas pains too from the op, glad your bloatedness has calmed down, I also agree with the walking around a little hope you have a speedy recovery

 

[wannabeprego]

Well girls, My surgery date is quickly approaching... I am getting a little nervous but trying to keep my cool.

I only have to wait a week afte the surgery before we can start TTC again, so we should be able to start TTC again in my September cycle!!! My Birthday is coming up soon and a birthday BFP would be the best present ever!!!

I just bought a 100 pack of cheapy IC HPT's and a 50 pack of OPK's. I also bought a basal body temperature thermometer and I have decided to start temping to also aid in predictin ovulation and pregnancy. I joined fertility friend's website and was looking at info on charting and at other girl's charts. We also have preseed and softcups left over from when we were TTC before. So long story short I am going to be super prepared to start TTC in my September cycle!!!

I decided to make a ticker to count down the days until my surgery....



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My bloodwork is scheduled for next saturday morning. They test for prenancy and they check your white blood cell count to make sure you dont have any infection, and are healthy enough for surgery.

Please wish me luck, I am hoping for the best case scenario, that they can unblock my second tube, and they dont discover any other problems well they are in there!!!!

 

[afromamma]

I had to press a pillow to my belly when i coughed or sneezed, it made it much less painful.

 

[afromamma]

Hey WannabePreggo, all the best with surgery, may it be the final piece of the puzzle in fulfilling all your preggy dreams

 

[MadisonsMom]

Hi there! I just had that surgery!

Here's my "story." Been TTC for over a year now. Fertility doc performed a hysteroscopy w/laparoscopy 2 weeks ago today. I had my follow up with her today. She says that there was alot of scar tissue apparently from an infection I got from my c-section 6 years ago - even though I don't remember having any symptoms of an infection. My tubes were weird. After doing what needed to be done with my uterus, she inserted the dye into my tubes and they both were blocked. She was able to navigate through them with her tools, though, and she didn't see any reason why they would've been blocked. We're hoping that my uterus was spasming out. I have to have an HSG done to see if they're truly blocked, and hopefully she can fix them then. If not, there's probably not much hope for me.

I truly hope all goes well for you! Hit me up if you need any more info!

 

[wannabeprego]

@Afromamma, thanks for the good luck and well wishes!!! I had my gall bladder removed bbefore by laparascopy so I am familiar with the soarness in your belly, even though I think the soarness was alot worse with my gall bladder being removed because the incisions were bigger and higher up on my stomach. I am hoping this lap surgery wont be as painful and soar with the recovery!!!

@Madison, thanks for sharing your story with me!! I wish you the best of luck and lots of baby dust in your TTC journey!!

 

[BabyDoll123]

Hello Ladies, i will be having my hysteroscopy done on Monday. I am so scared not sure why. I have been trying to conceive for almost 2 years and I am hoping this will do the trick.
My RE found a small uterine poly that needs to be removed. I almost opted for not doing the surgery but i am hoping this will help. Just so worried about the recovery time