I am scheduled to go in on Friday due to a prior myomectomy (fibroid removal). I will be 37 weeks and 5 days when I go in. I think I understand the process from the time I check into the hospital until I get on the operating table. But I want to know if the spinal block hurts. I have read varying opinions. I am a total wimp when it comes to pain and I am terrified of needles. I used to almost faint when getting blood drawn, but finally realized that it took them twice as long (and more sticks) so now I just grin and bear it. I am also wondering if there is a smell or anything that could make me sick?

After they remove the baby and sew me back up, how long will it be before I can pump my breast milk. I am planning to exclusively pump as I just can’t warm up to the idea of feeding him directly from the breast. I am actually waiting on a return phone call from the Lactation Specialist because I don’t know if I am going to be able to exclusively pump when I go back to work in eight weeks.

I had an appendectomy in 2004, so if having a c-section feels anything like that did then I know I will need some pain medication for the first day or so. When I had my appendectomy I was up within seven days or so and driving as well (even though I shouldn’t have been). My mind is just kind of racing back and forth and I really want to hear some current feedback on what to expect (as some procedures do tend to change every couple of years).

My husband will be off all next week to help me when I come home and my mother inlaw will be there the following week. Do I need coverage during the third week? I am a wimp when it comes to pain but I am not the type who likes to lie around with someone waiting on me hand and foot every minute of the day. But I am a first time parent and I have literally no experience with babies. I think the last diaper I changed was probably 15 years ago. I am not totally dumb as to change a diaper but I am going to be starting this parenting thing from scratch.

I had this procedure a year ago because I had a fibroid in my uterus; however I will still be able to have children. How come these kinds of surgeries are a disqualification as an egg donor?

I know they say keep track of kick counts (5 in an hour, 10 in two hours). But today I think I’ve felt him move maybe 5-6 times and it’s a little after 1 p.m. here. Yesterday, he was really active. He would stay calm for a few hours and then move around for a while and then go back to being idle. I’d really hate to run to Labor & Delivery or call my doctors office behind nothing, but I am a little concerned. To be honest, some days he just doesn’t seem that active.

The problem is he has been measuring smaller (actually he was two weeks behind as of this past Monday whereas he had been one week behind). I am getting weekly ultrasounds (growth scan one week and well-being scan the next week). I went to Labor & Delivery on Monday for a non-stress test and they said everything was fine. My doctor sent me because he couldn’t verify that the baby was practicing breathing in the womb.

He is measuring in the 14th percentile which is close to the 10th percentile which indicate IUGR (Intra Uterine Growth Restriction). I guess I’m worried because I don’t want to assume he’s just being lazy today, when he’s in fact completely out of room or just isn’t growing anymore and needs to come out. My c-section is scheduled for January 29th (so two weeks and one day away). I am having a c-section due to a prior myomectomy (fibroid removal).

What do you think? Wait it out? Call the doctor? Call Labor & Deliver? I can feel a little movement here and there but not much. I am at work so I can’t drink juice and lie down on my side as there’s no where to lay.
Also, my doctor isn’t worried at all … he’s concerned about the fact that he’s measuring a little behind but isn’t in a panic about anything.

I am 43 with a grapefruit sized fibroid tumor and will need a hysterectomy. Do women lose any weight after surgery?

i’ve had 3 surgeries on my belly, 1 as the result of a birth, 2 was fibroid removal and one was scared tissue. Since then my stomach has plopped down in my lap, literally, It looks like a map with the two scares, one bikini and the other up and down. My muscles have become relaxed, my back hurts all the time (I think, because of the gravity) I think the fibroids have returned…My stomach weighs about 20lbs along. I know that a lipo or a tummy tuck is considered cosmetic surgery, however, I know some surgeries are necessary and not considered cosmetic if and when there is a medical risk. Does anyone have any info on this. Cosmetic wise, it would make me look better but I think I have a medical issue. O, I am not that much over weight except for my stomach area. I’ve also tried diet and sit-ups, nothing works.

it is two years now. we did not have any kid yet. we still want to have.is there herbs or tablet to use

I am scheduled for my first Preconception OBGYN appointment on July 8th.

I will be 33 on July 9th and have been ttc since April with no luck. I am 5′5 and 205 pounds. My weight hasn’t really been more than appearence issue to me until I recently started trying to conceive.

For the most part we have been relying on the Calendar Method which doesnt seem to be working because my AF has come every 30 days. Last month I attempted to use a First Response OPK which got very fustrating and I am not sure if I read it accurately. I also started taking Prenatal Vitamins, hoping June would be our month, but my AF ending up arriving 4 days early.

My Medical History Includes:
2 ET Abortions in 1996 &1999, 1 Cone Biopsy in 1998, and
Fibroid Removal in 2005

Since then my cycle has come every 30 days and I havent had any other complications besides weight fluctuations. So I am not too sure if my weight may be the only issue at this point.

I would appreciate any advice, suggestions, or comments for my upcoming Dr’s Visit.

My 4 year old dog has a fibroid cytoma tumor, on his side just in front of his hind leg. I am debating whether I should go with surgery, or not? Will the
quality of life which is great now, be affected? Will the Vet, then want to give him chemo?

Did you have any pain with fibroids? Give me knowledge. What was the of surgery like? How long where you in the hospital? I need information. Thanks.