Re: Removing other body parts during surgery

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Dr. told me she wants to get " in and out " of surgery ASAP

and does not remove the gallbladder or appendix.

Hope this info helps,

Donna

> Liane, you make a good point about the reasons for having gall

bladder

> and appendix removed during surgery. I already had a lap

gallbladder

> removal, but I still have my appendix and ovaries. I was pre meno

when I

> had a vaginal hysterectomy and I got to keep the healthy ovaries.

> I think I'll see if Dr. does the appendix and perhaps

ovary

> removal during surgery. My ins company will probably call it

cosmetic

> surgery and won't pay for it.

> Something else to consider.

> elle