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Polyp removal

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heather29740
heather29740

I have.e h ad post menopausal bleeding so to cut a very long story short I am due to get a polyp removed by General anaesthetic on Thursday.

What I would like to know is there anyone who is very overweight like me had this done as I am absolutely scared.

The polyp is on the womb.

Thank you in advance for any replies.

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  • joanne08715
    joanne08715 heather29740

    Posted

    hello Heather. not quite the same circumstances but I have had a polyp removed.They will likely use a camera probe to see what they are doing and it's very simple to get the polyp removed with the equipment. I didn't find it painful at all, just a bit crampy. I think you'll be absolutely fine. You may bleed a day or so afterwards bit that's normal. If your feeling anxious talk to the team on the ward, I find they are fantastic and will help with all your questions or fears . it's normal to be scared as it's the unknown that freaks us out but you'll be completely fine and on the mend in no time at all. the nurses will do a grand job looking after you. good luck and best wishes for Thursday! let me know how you get on.

    • heather29740
      heather29740 joanne08715

      Posted

      it's not the polyp removal that's bothering me its the overweight and under General anaesthetic that's got me bothered.

      I have had three biopsies taken its cause its big needs to be taken out under General anaesthetic and the biopsies have come back normal cells except for the last while h was too small to get ccells.

      Will contact you if I survive the open. I am petrified cause I'm so fat.......Heather x

    • heather29740
      heather29740

      Posted

      That auto correct gets on my pigging nerves....Heather x

    • joanne08715
      joanne08715 heather29740

      Posted

      Heather remember they would not put you under general anaesthetic if they didn't think it was safe for you. you'll be fine. you can let me know how you get on afterwards. good luck x

    • joanne08715
      joanne08715

      Posted

      hi Heather, just wanted to check to see how you got on today. hope all went well.

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