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final update - ectopic
Thank you to all for your support thru this ordeal. I am writing from
hospital having had emergency surgery last night. My u/s was supposed to be today, but after feeling dizzy, with a pain in my shoulder/neck and some shortness of breath, I called the gyn who said to come on in for an u/s - this one was clear it was tubal and leaking. So he sent me straight over for surgery. I am not sure of all th details yet, I think it was just beginning to rupture when they were prepping me for surgery. Don't know if they could save the tube, but they saved me! Unfortunately dh is in europe at the moment but will be flying in tonight and my neighbor is taking care of DD. Thanks again for all the support. The whole thing was pretty scary. |
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final update - ectopic
I am so sorry this happened to you, Cjra! And glad that the worst is over and you will be okay. Whew. Pologirl |
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"cjra" wrote in message ... Thank you to all for your support thru this ordeal. I am writing from hospital having had emergency surgery last night. My u/s was supposed to be today, but after feeling dizzy, with a pain in my shoulder/neck and some shortness of breath, I called the gyn who said to come on in for an u/s - this one was clear it was tubal and leaking. So he sent me straight over for surgery. I am not sure of all th details yet, I think it was just beginning to rupture when they were prepping me for surgery. Don't know if they could save the tube, but they saved me! Unfortunately dh is in europe at the moment but will be flying in tonight and my neighbor is taking care of DD. Thanks again for all the support. The whole thing was pretty scary. Hiya I'm so sorry to hear that, but I'm glad you went with your instincts and got help. I hope your DH gets in soon to take care of you and your DD. I hope all is better for you soon - I'm sorry I can't be a lot more help than that, but I'm thinking of you. Lucy x |
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On Jan 10, 10:09 am, cjra wrote:
Thank you to all for your support thru this ordeal. I am writing from hospital having had emergency surgery last night. I'm so sorry for your loss and this ordeal. I hope you recover quickly and that your DH gets home soon! Mary W. |
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yikes, glad you followed your instincts and got help, I'm feeling
rather freaked out about what I said last week, about women dying because ERs are discharging without appropriate follow up, good job you got the follow up and when it came to the crunch contacted the right person. Hope you have a good recovery. Cheers Anne |
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Wow. I'm glad that you listened to your body and called. I'm glad you are
okay. -- Jamie Earth Angels: Taylor Marlys -- 01/03/03 Addison Grace -- 09/30/04 Check out the family -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clark_Guest1, Password: guest Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password "cjra" wrote in message ... Thank you to all for your support thru this ordeal. I am writing from hospital having had emergency surgery last night. My u/s was supposed to be today, but after feeling dizzy, with a pain in my shoulder/neck and some shortness of breath, I called the gyn who said to come on in for an u/s - this one was clear it was tubal and leaking. So he sent me straight over for surgery. I am not sure of all th details yet, I think it was just beginning to rupture when they were prepping me for surgery. Don't know if they could save the tube, but they saved me! Unfortunately dh is in europe at the moment but will be flying in tonight and my neighbor is taking care of DD. Thanks again for all the support. The whole thing was pretty scary. |
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"cjra" wrote in message ... Thank you to all for your support thru this ordeal. I am writing from hospital having had emergency surgery last night. My u/s was supposed to be today, but after feeling dizzy, with a pain in my shoulder/neck and some shortness of breath, I called the gyn who said to come on in for an u/s - this one was clear it was tubal and leaking. So he sent me straight over for surgery. I am not sure of all th details yet, I think it was just beginning to rupture when they were prepping me for surgery. Don't know if they could save the tube, but they saved me! Unfortunately dh is in europe at the moment but will be flying in tonight and my neighbor is taking care of DD. Thanks again for all the support. The whole thing was pretty scary. (((hugs))) Debbie |
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I hope you are feeling better! What a scary thing to go through
On Jan 10, 4:09 pm, cjra wrote: Thank you to all for your support thru this ordeal. I am writing from hospital having had emergency surgery last night. My u/s was supposed to be today, but after feeling dizzy, with a pain in my shoulder/neck and some shortness of breath, I called the gyn who said to come on in for an u/s - this one was clear it was tubal and leaking. So he sent me straight over for surgery. I am not sure of all th details yet, I think it was just beginning to rupture when they were prepping me for surgery. Don't know if they could save the tube, but they saved me! Unfortunately dh is in europe at the moment but will be flying in tonight and my neighbor is taking care of DD. Thanks again for all the support. The whole thing was pretty scary. |
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Thanks all for the support. Not to be too dramatic but it's thanks to
groups like this and kellymom where I got lots of advice that I am literally still alive. I probably wouldn't have thought about even taking a pg test or that it was ectopic. My mind had skipped over that. Tho I think my OB was on target and didn't hesitate, he was initially going off the report of the ER where they basically disregarded my symptoms. I am fairly good about being an advocate for myself, but at the same time hate to be seen as a hypochondriac and I know how doctors roll their eyes when they hear "I read online...." In any case, it all could have ended very badly. Turns out the tube didn't rupture and they were able to save it. The egg never attached. When he sliced open the tube, out popped a "marble" (the egg mass). The tube is clear as is the other one, tho of course I am at greater risk for an ectopic again. I have to wait 6 months to ttc again, which at 38 seems like an eternity, but at least I am still here! |
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On Jan 11, 5:56 am, cjra wrote:
Tho I think my OB was on target and didn't hesitate, he was initially going off the report of the ER where they basically disregarded my symptoms. I am fairly good about being an advocate for myself, but at the same time hate to be seen as a hypochondriac and I know how doctors roll their eyes when they hear "I read online...." I'm so glad you persisted. It is very hard to be a good advocate for yourself when you are ill. In any case, it all could have ended very badly. Turns out the tube didn't rupture and they were able to save it. The egg never attached. When he sliced open the tube, out popped a "marble" (the egg mass). The tube is clear as is the other one, tho of course I am at greater risk for an ectopic again. I'm glad that it worked out so well given the circumstances. While you don't want another ectopic pregnancy, if it happens again, you are much less likely to be brushed off at the emergency room. I have to wait 6 months to ttc again, which at 38 seems like an eternity, but at least I am still here! I know the biological clock worries too. I had a miscarriage at 38 and it took months for my cycle to normalize enough for another pregnancy. I now have a lovely 3 year old born since then and am expecting another within a month, despite another miscarriage at 41 and months waiting for normal fertility to return. I hope everything goes well and you have another. I actually think that having longer spacing than we had planned between children has worked well for us. --Betsy |
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