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waiting on my date for my operation,

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tracy60676
tracy60676

Hi Everyone, I have been going back and forth to see my consulant about my hysterectomy and I am now waiting on a date for my operation. I have got my pre op this Thursday 23rd, and I was just wondering if anyone knows if that means my operation could be soon? I am getting a bit nervous now as I dont know what to expect.

Thanks if anyone can help.

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  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 tracy60676

    Posted

    Yes it would be depending on whether you are private or nhs if you are nhs and going in a private hospital you be like me in a week or two if you are private it could be sooner depending on where you live there no need to be nervous it will be over before you know it you be wondering what you worry about when you had it done as I was when I had mine in Nov if you really want to know you could ring the hospital to find out
    • tracy60676
      tracy60676 caroline_19506

      Posted

      Hi caroline, I am nhs hospital. I know once it is all done I will be pain free and feeling great. I got sterilised 2 years ago so know what it is like to have surgery, but this is just a bit different.

      Thank you for your kind reply.

  • Marketa
    Marketa tracy60676

    Posted

    Hi Tracy,

    What type are they doing?

    • tracy60676
      tracy60676 Marketa

      Posted

      Hi marketa, I am having key hole and through my private bits. If thats what you mean.

      I had an ablation done 2 years ago, and it has caused a lot of scar tissue in my womb, which has been causing cysts. I have told them to take my ovaries aswell, as both of my parents had cancer.

  • WeBe
    WeBe tracy60676

    Posted

    I would agree with Caroline in as much as how soon your surgery is after your pre op is determined by the area you live & if you're going privately or not. As a guide I live in Essex, my pre op was 27th May & I was given a surgery date of 27th June. My sister who had her hysterectomy on 20th Jan had her pre op 17th December & a friend of mine who lives in London also had a gap of approximately 4 weeks between pre op & surgery. I have

    heard of people having sooner and closer to 2 weeks between pre op & surgery, but you will definitely be leaving with your date.

    For me 4 weeks is perfect as its given me enough time to prepare mentally & do all the practical preparation at home as well as attempting a health eating plan & try to be as physically fit as possible!!!!

    Good luck for

    • tracy60676
      tracy60676 WeBe

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply weBe. I live in Portsmouth, I was just shocked on how quick my pre op appointment came through. My consultation said my surgery would be within 3 months, but it makes me think it could be sooner. When you go for your pre op , can they tell you when your surgery is, or do you have to wait for a letter?
    • lily8588
      lily8588 WeBe

      Posted

      Hello,

      I have a date for hysterectomy which is on September 23, but my gyn wants to see me tomorrow.

      I don't know whether this is pre op or not.

      Could you tell me what is the pre op that you had before?

      Thanks so much

  • ann_marie_61947
    ann_marie_61947 tracy60676

    Posted

    hi hun, it was 3 weeks from pre op to surgery, nhs patient in nhs hospital, but there all different it alk depends on the hospital and consultant xx
    • tracy60676
      tracy60676 ann_marie_61947

      Posted

      Thanks ann marie. My consultation said my surgery would be within 3 months but now I have got my pre op already , it makes me think it could be sooner.

  • phyl_40063
    phyl_40063 tracy60676

    Posted

    Hi Tracy,

    You should hear from them soon after your pre- op , as they have to do it within short time of getting pre-op. Otherwise they will have to send you for another pre-op if they leave it too long.

    Good luck Tracy x

    Phyl

    • tracy60676
      tracy60676 phyl_40063

      Posted

      Hi phyl, thank you for your reply. I did think that it could be soon after my pre op, as if left to long things can change.

      And thank you for your kind words. X

  • WeBe
    WeBe tracy60676

    Posted

    Hi Tracy,

    I was given my date, at my pre op which I could accept or decline. Confirmation by letter came 2 days later. I don't know of anyone who left their pre op without a date. 

    • tracy60676
      tracy60676 WeBe

      Posted

      Wow, it looks like I should hopefully know on Thursday, fingerd I do, as I just want to get it over and done with. How long was your recovery time? I work with children and do lift things at work x
    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 WeBe

      Posted

      I didn't get a date at pre-op WeBe, they sent my ECG results away to be checked and once it was checked as good to go the consultants secretary phoned me to give me my surgery date. I almost sure that it must be done within 4 weeks of pre-op though!

      Phyl x

    • WeBe
      WeBe tracy60676

      Posted

      My surgery is 27th June, so just a week to go. I've also been to & fro with my consultant & have waited exactly 1 year for surgery although I will be having abdominal & not keyhole as I also have large fibroids. I anticipate having 3 months off work, but based on those I know who have had surgery I wouldn't recommend lifting things once you return to work.
    • WeBe
      WeBe phyl_40063

      Posted

      Hi Phyl,

      I had my ECG during pre op but didn't have to wait for results before surgery date. I'm an NHS patient. So Tracey, it maybe different for you. Hope you don't have to wait too much longer, but as everyone says, no more than 4 weeks between pre op & surgery (any longer, another pre op will be necessary)

    • tracy60676
      tracy60676 WeBe

      Posted

      I hope all goes well for you WeBe. And hope you have a speedy recovery, but make sure you take it easy. Thank you for your reply.

      Take care

      tracy x

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