question about terms used here

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Hi Ladies,

Hope everyone is having a good day. I don't know yet when my surgery is, but did find out it will be in Dallas.

My question today is: What does TAH/BOS stand for? I think I have the TAH, but BOS has me stumped. I'm still a newbie here, I've only been on the rollercoaster for 3 (LONG) weeks now. So a lot of the abbreviations used here have me stumped. How about some of you experienced ladies enlightening us newbies?

Hugs and prayers to all of you!

Rebel Spirit

nursepatient · Answer

Sx = symptoms

CindiSue · Answer

We all know LOL is "laugh out loud" and ROFL is rolling on floor laughing....basicly.

I came up with "laughing so hard had to cross legs" LSHHTCL   

Figured this group could relate!    Cindi

AnotherKatie · Answer

DH.....Dear Husband?  That's my guess anyway!

nursepatient · Answer

Might be helpful for ya. Frequently used in medical field:
Dx = diagnose/diagnosis
Tx = treatment
ovca = ovarian cancer
CA = cancer
HTN = hypertension (high blood pressure)
UTI = urinary tract infection
AB = antibiotic
Rx = prescription/medicine (you probablyknew that one!)

Can't think of anymore that work for this forum. Hope that helps

xrayu2 · Answer

Bx-biopsy
TVU-transvaginal ultrasound
And, I messed up yesterday BSO-bilateral salpingo oopherectomy(tubes and ovaries)

Rebel Spirit · Answer

I think you are referring to MWBC. That refers to moan, whine, b*tch and complain.

nursepatient · Answer

Oh ya! Sorry, I like using abbreviations, bad typist!
MRI = fancy imaging test, Magnetic resonance Imaging
CT/CAT scan = another fancy imaging, COmputer aided tomography
US = ultrasound
IBS = irritable bowel syndrome
BCP/BC = birth control pills
gyn/onc = gynecological oncologist
PCOS = polycystic ovary syndrome 

What I want to know is, what does MWMC stand for?

xrayu2 · Answer

TAH-Total abdominal hysterectomy
BSO-Bilateral Oopherectomy(ovary removal)
Its tough figuring abbreviations alot of the time.  There are several on another forum that I had no clue for the longest time what they meant.

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