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Wednesday, April 12, 2006

My procedure will be next Wednesday the 17th at 1pm. Below is what they will be doing to me. Both of my tubes are blocked. I'm actually really excited cuz that means we are one step closer to having babies! More to come later...

Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is an outpatient surgical procedure to view the pelvic organs by using a small, lighted telescope (laparoscope) inserted through the abdomen at the belly button. This procedure is used to diagnose and treat problems such as blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or adhesions (scar tissue) all of which may impact fertility.

A laparoscopy is performed under general anesthesia. After you are asleep, a needle is inserted through your belly button and the abdomen is filled with carbon dioxide gas. The gas pushes the internal organs away from the abdominal wall so the telescope and any necessary instruments can be used in the cavity to treat your condition.

When surgery is complete, the gas is removed from your abdomen, the incisions are closed, and you are taken to the recovery room. When the effects of anesthesia have worn off you may return home and continue your recovery for a few days prior to resuming activity and work. A two-week post-operative follow-up appointment will be scheduled prior to surgery.

2 Comments:

  • At 7:06 PM, Blogger mommy zabs said…

    Will be praying for you!!!

     
  • At 10:02 PM, Blogger Pixie said…

    I had laparoscopy done 4 years ago and I just wanted to let you know that it is not too bad. Just take it easy for a couple of days afterwards and you'll be great! Good luck, I will say a prayer for you.

     

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