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All Women
Asked by B.G. from Pittsburgh
on August 27, 2008
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I am scheduled to have surgery on September 25th for an endometrial ablation. while I am sure this will cease my heavy bleeding each month, I am more concerned with r...
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- I'm sorry that I don't have personal experience, but my coworker just had this surgery on Monday. (Yes, 3 days ago.) She was at work yesterday... She had the same...
- I honestly felt no pain at all--just discomfort--I just rested the one day and I was back to normal routine the next---mine did not work as much (meaning they did not ...
- I had this procedure done 3 years ago (both novasure and essure) at the same time. I was crampy that day and that was it. My periods are practically nonexistant. Ho...
We Want to Do Something Nice for Our Neighbors
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on August 11, 2009
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Our neighbors who happen to be our best friends are going through a very hard time. We would like to do something to let them know how much they are appreciated and h...
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- Wow have they been dealt a hand! It sounds to me like your time and support would be the most helpful. Bring over some homemade meals for them so they do not have to...
- First off let me say that they are lucky to have friends/neighbors like you. Do you have any homes for sale near you? :) How about taking them our for a relaxing di...
- How about getting them some meals from Meal Makers or another place like that where you prepare the meals, take them home and cook them when you're ready to eat them? ...
C-section
Asked by L.H. from Fayetteville
on March 18, 2007
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I am currently pregnant and am having a c-section March 22nd due to my ultrasound showing that my baby was big and the doctor did not want to wait until I went into la...
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- first of all how big is ur baby.. im 4foot 10inches and i had a normal healthy 9lb 5oz baby .. and i had him normal and no drugs
- I had my daughter (16 months old) by C-section. It was an emergency C-section which made it rough b/c I was under general anesthesia. If you have the option of sched...
- L., Both of my 2 children were born by c-section. the first one was not planned but the 2nd one was...The quicker you get up and moving around the better. Also don'...
Wondering About Recovery Time
Asked by B.B. from Davenport
on January 2, 2009
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Hi all! I am having a septoplasty, tonsillectomy, and adenoidectomy done on the 23rd of this month and I was wondering if anyone else had any of these done and what th...
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- well I do belive I can help you out a bit!! I had a septaplasty and my sinus' scraped 2 times in 2008!! I won't lie, it its hell!!! they had to break my nose to help...
- Hi B.. I too felt like it would be no big deal and when the DR told me 2 weeks recovery I thought, I could at least cut that in half. Well, I was wrong. I had my surge...
- Just wanted to note that it is very possible to have a lot of nausea after the tonsilectomy, especially as you get older. I was throwing up for a couple of days on top...
Opinions on Repeat C-seciton Vs. VBAC
Asked by J.R. from Davenport
on January 3, 2009
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My first child had to be born by c-secton, after 10 weeks on bedrest because of pregnancy induced hypertension, we were doing an NST at 38 weeks, and she was not respo...
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- My first was a c-section and my second was a VBAC. My doc group did support me, but always talked about the possibility of it going to a c-section. Since nothing was...
- You obviously know all the pros and cons, so I guess I won't go into detail explaining why I think you should go for a VBAC. I always lean toward the natural way of t...
- You will know what course is right when the time gets closer. Of course the most important thing is to take care of your health and the baby's. But I wanted to say...
Bell's Palsy
Asked by S. from Dallas
on July 20, 2009
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Has anyone had to deal with bell's palsy while pregnant? I have been diagnosed with it and I was wondering how long it took to recover from it, anything I can do to h...
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- My Brother was diagnosed with it about 8 yrs ago or so when he was in his late 30's and it last about a week and it paralyzes his lip and eye on one side completely. I...
- Hi S.~ My husband had this and I am happy to tell you that once he recovered, it never came back. It took about 3 weeks for his face to entirely go back to normal. It'...
- Hi Stephanie! My sister experienced Bell's Palsy but was not pregnant. She woke up one morning while in college and didn't know what it was. It took her about 3-4 day...
Seeking Other Moms That Have Had the Essure Procdure
Asked by J.A. from Boston
on February 11, 2008
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I am going in for the essure procedure and I was wondering if any other moms have had this done. For moms who do not know what this is it is a procedure that you have ...
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- go to NIH.gov and do a search on the procedure. You'll get a lot of info that way. not personal just professional/medical
- I had it done and it went ok... I slept the day away cause of all the meds they give you to take starting the day before. So make sure someone is watching your kids an...
- I had my tubes tied 2 weeks before Christmas and my recovery time was really short. It is effective immediately unlike Essure where you have to go back to the doc. fo...
Has Anyone Received an Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy?
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on February 2, 2009
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I am planning on having this procedure and would like to know how it went with other mama's! What can I expect as far as pain, recovery time, can I lift things, drive...
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- My sister had it done a year ago and was back to work the next week. she had very little pain after the second day. recover was very fast for her and she recommends it...
- I was supposed to have one but as the doctor said "everything I touched just bled and wouldn't stop" so it converted to a full open hysterectomy. I only say this beca...
- good friend had this done and developed cancer soon afterwards. because of ovaries left behind, dr. said sorry can't always tell if it get it all. now going tru cemo. ...
Non-C Section Tubal Ligation
Asked by C.M. from Chico
on November 6, 2008
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My hubby is a BIG wimp and has said he will get a vasectomy, but after over a year using condoms and decrease is sexual activity, still has not gone in to have it done...
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- Dear C., Do you have any friends whose husbands have had vascectomies? Jeez, I could hook him up with about 30 men to talk to. Trust me, none of their "manly-ness" fe...
- My husband is also in flooring installation, and it took him three years to follow thru on getting a vasectomy because he was afraid...of pain, of the inconvenience, o...
- I know you didn't ask about this but have you thought about getting an IUD. It is a non-invasive procedure that takes about 5 minutes in your doctors office. The sid...
Natural Miscarriage Versus D & C
Asked by D.J. from Amarillo
on December 4, 2008
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First of all, thank you for all the advice you have given me concerning my recent pregnancy complications. I am about 8 weeks along in a pregnancy that is not going w...
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- first, i'm really sorry :( i have been there three times all around 9 weeks. if i were you, i would NOT have the d&c unless it becomes medically necessary. i have...
- I am so sorry and my heart goes out to you and your husband. Just be sure and don't let them rush you. I'll pray for you and your family, God Bless
- I would opt for the D&C in your situation because of how far along you are but I would STRONGLY suggest waiting to be 100% sure that the pregnancy is not viable. With ...
