Female Surgery tips? (don't read if you're squeamish)

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Hi Everyone :-)

I know some of you guys have had to undergo surgeries while dealing

with RP and I hope to glean some of your experiences.

I remember a discussion about the tracheal tubes that are used during

surgeries (BTW, are they used for every surgery??) and some people

suggested that we ask the doctor to use a smaller sized tube, like a

pediatric one because it won't irritate the trachea as much. I have

to have a hysterectomy on June 18....mostly because of my cough for

the past 6 years, I've basically coughed my uterus out! (sorry guys,

I know some people don't like to talk about these things...)

I mostly worry about the cough, which I still have to some

degree...will I cough during surgery? I imagine it will hurt like

* & ^%^%^ & to cough after the surgery....will I be able to clear my

lungs? Questions, questions....

Looking forward to input on this one :-) Sending lots of hugs to

everyone,

Connie H