laparoscopy nov 2012- anyone else and wanna buddy up?

[nlk]

I've given my FS a call, jus to check whether I was meant to have it done separately or whether it will all be done at once Just waiting for them to call me back!

 

[pcct]

hope they call you soon

 

[nlk]

OK, I feel as though I should let everyone know what happened when the FS called me back, because a lot of it I didn't know, and personally, I'm not happy with it.

Apparently, this op is diagnostic ONLY. That means they are only going to see what's wrong, and then I will need to go back in for a second op to actually fix whatever's wrong I'm furious, how can we need two surgerys?! However, my FS has suggested that I ask to sign a consent form BEFORE this surgery to say that I am happy to have anything fixed there and then, rather than needing a second surgery. Please make sure you all ask as well. The thought of others not being told this is heartbreaking.

Secondly (and I don't know whether this is just in my area or not) I've been advised to call up and try and book a follow up appt now, because currently the next available follow up is December, meaning I need to wait 2/3 months after surgery just to find out what they did (because also I probably won't be told what they did straight after the op). They said it depends on the time of day of the op, because if I'm one of the first then it's likely that the surgeon will go straight into theatre with the next person...Mine isn't until 3/4pm, so I'm hoping they will be able to tell me. But I think I'm also going to ask the nursing team to just have a look at my notes, so that I know what happened.

Sorry for the long post. I just don't feel that any of this was made clear to me when I first booked my lap, and don't know whether others were made aware of all this.

 

[pcct]

wish i had known this before mine my first was clearly only a diagnostic as i have to go back for another to actually fix the problem!! i was told when i woke what my results where.. however my appt on thursday is to see the surgeon to discuss my next op with him they really should make it much more clearer to us all.. it would deffo save them a lot of time as well!

 

[Faith34]

Hi girls, hope ur all well, I must of been really lucky as my consultant sent me for hsg test then from those results decided I needed a lap. Mine took 3 hours and I had an overnight stay which I wasn't expecting. My consultant fixed a lot and removed lots of adhesions however only partially unblocked the tubes, I also had a hsg test during the operation. I'm now waiting for a date for next opp. I would defiantly be angry if u had to go through an op and recover and they havnt even fixed anything!! What a waste

 

[pcct]

i would be as well but at my lap they did try to unblock my tubes and did remove a lot of adhesion's as well .. i think however i dont think i would have been too happy if they clipped my tubes without me known so in a way i sort of glad am going back to get my tubes done rather than get it at the time, but i suppose its not something you think about just before ur op where as now i have had my first you can understand it a bit more.. nlk i really hope u get what ur needing and the answers you need too

 

[star25]

Im worried too now! My sister had lap and they cleared some scarring at the same time, I know theyre removing my polyp and im assuming they will fix or clear anything else, does anyone know if this is something u can ask at the pre assessment? My sister was also told all about hers after op, shown before and after photos and given copy of her notes!
I had to make my follow up appointment after last time I saw fs which s dec 28th and then told to wait for lap appointment to come thru which it hasnt yet so might have to change this dec appointment!
Ive only seen fs twice now and the third time will be after lap, he hasnt even got cd3 bloods or second lot of progesterone results but hes deffo thinking endo coz of scan
Why cant this ne simple!!
Xx

 

[nlk]

if you're happy for them to do anything that needs doing during this op, I think you need to ask for a consent form to confirm it at your actual op...at my pre op, there were people there for loots of different ops, so they weren't able to help me with anything specific. You just need to be very clear about what you're happy for them to do, and what you're not.

pcct, I would be mad if they did something as drastic as clipping your tubes...but for stuff like unblocking your tubes, getting rid of endo etc I just don't understand why I would need an op to just go "yeah, it's there, and it's probably affecting your fertility further" without them bothering to do anything about it! I just think if you KNOW what you're meant to be going in for, then they should do it. I get why they don't always, but then they should ask you there and then whether you are willing to sign the consent form, rather than us having to ask to sign one!

 

[pcct]

yeah ur right deffo. like they put the dye in to try unblock mine ect but of course they do need my consent to clip my tubes i suppose things like that are diff. for example if ur tubes r blocked ( touch wood there not ) but wont they try unblock them ? u will need another op ?

 

[nlk]

they won't unblock them for me unless I've asked to sign a consent form whilst I'm waiting for the surgery something as little as that, and they need my permission!

 

[krystinab]

Hey ladies I have been snooping around on this thread and I have a question (forgive me if it sounds silly) First a little background: Me & DH have been trying for 16 cycles. WE had a mmc back and 2010 I had an HSG done about a two weeks ago and the DR told me I was either having a spasm or had a blockage in my right tube. Do you know if women with a blockage in one tube are suggested a lap? My follow up appointment with my RE isnt until the 17th and my nurse keeps saying things like "if" the tube is blocked but wont tell me anything definitive until I meet with the DR. Any advise would be appreaciated and good luck and baby dust to all you ladies

 

[klemoncake]

god, id never even thought about all that stuff, but your right, its def worth finding out beforehand, otherwise whats the point in having the op to not do anything!
so have u all made follow up appts already for after your ops? they didn't even mention this to me, but i had to wait quite a while for this appt so don't really want to delay things further.

krisitin, i would of thought they would do lap to see if they can unblock that tube?? just a guess though.

 

[nlk]

I called up and booked my follow appt today...have to wait until the 14th december! That's over two months AFTER I've had my lap (this coming tuesday)

krystin First, sorry to hear about your mmc As for the lap, I think it depends. I know some people who haven't had it done, because their FS believed that they still had a good chance of getting pregnant with their one good tube (I'm guessing just every other month?) But remember, if you WANT to get it unblocked, then you can always ask for the lap to do so.

 

[klemoncake]

Wow, that's a long old wait.. Hope u can get some info out of them on the day, surely they can just read the notes even if the fs has gone off somewhere. Right, o I'm defo ringing tomo then!
On the plus side at least you'll know in time for christmas so u won't be worrying then.
Are u worried at all or still looking forward to it? X

 

[star25]

My last fs app was 7th sept thats when he said will do lap and dye and remove polyp, he said when I left to make my nxt app for 4 months time and in the meantime wait for lap appointment to come through
I havent got it yet ut dont want to have a long wait between lap amd follow up coz if it is endo and they do remove some dont you have a window of about 6 months where your more likely to conceive?
As I dont ovulate I would probably nred clomid and dont want to go anytime after the op without the best possible chance!
Ive had 3 months clomid but didnt have great cycles so hoping after lap if anythings not too bad they can
give me more at a stronger dose!
Cx

 

[pcct]

hey ladies i have my follow up appt today - and i have just read my letter dated back in feb and i wish i had read it right as it sad if my lap results are abnormal i will be giving an appt to return for futher discussion of the problem and what can be done about it! I had my lap on the 11th of april so almost 6 months i have waiting for this follow up appt I suppose at the time if it all my head was all over the place and wasnt thinking right but now i know i hope today isnt a waste of time coz i know i need my tubes clipped i just want to get on with it and get on with my ivf! Hoping to be giving a date for my op at todays appt

 

[klemoncake]

So how did it go? 6 months is a hell of a long time gor your next appt!

 

[klemoncake]

so i called them about follow up....secretary just said it all depends on what they find at lap so they won't arrange until they know the results. so i could be waiting months afterwards... gutted!!

 

[nlk]

that sucks! I can't believe they won't let you book. Hopefully you're not left too long

 

[klemoncake]

i know!! they are gonna have to see me whatever it shows anyway. really wanted to get going on iui asap but don't think its gonna happen this year

yours must be coming up soon..is it next week? x