Re: Removing other body parts during surgery

[Guest guest]

> 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.

lol.. that sounds about right- removing your ovaries to improve your

appearance, lolol..

My appendix & gallbladder removal, plus a liver biopsy (on an as

needed basis) were all approved with my surgery.. I hadn't thought to

ask!

If your GYN has privileges at the hospital Dr P. uses, why not ask him

to confer w/her about removing the ovaries? That way if Dr P. doesn't

do it, you still have an option. Best luck, Elle- Keep me updated,

'K?

Hugs,

Liane =)

Preop... 16 DAYS!!!

[Guest guest]

> 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.

lol.. that sounds about right- removing your ovaries to improve your

appearance, lolol..

My appendix & gallbladder removal, plus a liver biopsy (on an as

needed basis) were all approved with my surgery.. I hadn't thought to

ask!

If your GYN has privileges at the hospital Dr P. uses, why not ask him

to confer w/her about removing the ovaries? That way if Dr P. doesn't

do it, you still have an option. Best luck, Elle- Keep me updated,

'K?

Hugs,

Liane =)

Preop... 16 DAYS!!!

[Guest guest]

> 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.

lol.. that sounds about right- removing your ovaries to improve your

appearance, lolol..

My appendix & gallbladder removal, plus a liver biopsy (on an as

needed basis) were all approved with my surgery.. I hadn't thought to

ask!

If your GYN has privileges at the hospital Dr P. uses, why not ask him

to confer w/her about removing the ovaries? That way if Dr P. doesn't

do it, you still have an option. Best luck, Elle- Keep me updated,

'K?

Hugs,

Liane =)

Preop... 16 DAYS!!!

[Guest guest]

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