Surgery during pregnancy

[JadeyB]

Hi girls,

I have an abdominal stitch placed due to previous PROM and having very little cervix due to cervical cancer.

I found out yesterday that my consultants recommend me having a second stitch called an occlusion suture to help stop any infection getting up. I have to travel to London on Friday for the op and very nervous about going through an op while pregnant for the second time. I had a rescue vaginal stitch placed in my first pregnancy at 19 weeks, the surgery went well but unfortunately this stitch failed 4 1/2 weeks later.

Has anyone else experienced surgery during pregnancy.

Wish me luck.
xxxx

 

[Smiler13]

Not been through this, but maybe some of the ladies elsewhere on BabyandBump can help, e.g. 2nd trimester, pregancy complications?
Hope it goes well for you.

 

[Las78]

Sorry Hun, haven't experienced this either but I'm glad they are doing everything they can for you and wishing you lots of luck for the op and a healthy bubs in a few months time x

 

[JadeyB]

Thanks ladies - hoping the snow doesn't get anyway worse, they closed our airport for a few days earlier this week!! I won't be able to get to London. xx

 

[gracegrace]

Almost. Long story but I was going to have a heart pacemaker put in under general anaesthetic. From what I learned, the risks are lowest between around 14-22 weeks but yes... I can relate to the fear, even though I didn't go through with it.

Really feel for you... good luck

 

[JadeyB]

Almost. Long story but I was going to have a heart pacemaker put in under general anaesthetic. From what I learned, the risks are lowest between around 14-22 weeks but yes... I can relate to the fear, even though I didn't go through with it.

Really feel for you... good luck

Thanks hun,

I'm having a spinal block, so thought to be less risky as its similar to an epidural.

This is my third op with a spinal and last time I had to ask for a sedative. I'm not sure I can have that (or would want it) with being pregnant, so will probably have to grit my teeth and bear it. Its not going to be a long op but I'm still terrified.

xx