Stented

[RSR48]

I am scheduled to have a TAH BSO in approx 4 weeks and was told that due to the degree of anatomical shift related to the size of the uterus and cystic ovaries ureteral stents will be used to demarcate the bladder structures to help prevent unintended damage. Has anyone experienced this and how will it add to the post op period? Very much intolerant of pain and nausea. Have previously had 2 C-sects and can relate to the post op period, but the stenting adds a new dimension. If there is anyone who has had this coupled with the TAH? When were your stents placed? Have also had epigastric pain after eating meals. Have been told that the pain is from the food passage being compromised and creating a reflux picture, all due to uterine size. Has anyone experienced this? Any suggestions? Again do not like pain and nausea.

[wannasmile63]

I had BSO November 20th, and I had ureteral stents put in while the surgery was done. The surgeons (I had 3) knew the surgery was going to be very difficult, due to 5 previous abdominal surgeries, adhesions etc, and the stents are purely a precautionry measure, Apparently, by having the stents in place reduces the risk of accidentally severing the urethers, which are so fine. I am sure it didn't cause me to much more drama with my recovery, just had to keep catheter in longer than most, and wait til bag is filling with clear urine, not blood. In hindsight, I am glad they went to the trouble of doing this, cause I can assure you you don't want any extra problems. In my case, the stents were removed before I left operating theatre and had no problems at all, once catheter was removed. I also had to do the whole bowel prep (YUK YUK) as they just didn't want to accidentally nick anything. I'm sure you will be fine, and Drs have your best interests in mind.

[Cherie762]

In certain aspects, the invention relates to processes for using renally excretable optical agents to detect one or more tissues of the renal system of a surgical patient. In certain aspects, the invention relates to a kit including a biocompatible composition containing one or more optical agents and instructions for using the optical agent(s) in a process of the present invention

have you had a cystoscopy...? any prior lap or bladder surgery?

I reallu urge you to get two more opinions..I have been CL for over a year and no one gets stented unless other organs that will remain in body are comprmised,  this sounds odd to me why is dr so insistant of this?

for pre op. TELL ANESTISOLOGIST you are nauseated from anestia,,,you will get med to stop that usually in IV but sometimes liquid oral.

post op use an ice pack..it helps alot.you would not think that of cold but it really does work.and helps keep swelling down can not leave on for more than 15 min then wait an additional 15 min to reapply.
take it very easy after operation..you must be a couch potatoe for a few weeks.NOTHING in vagina for 6 weeks.
ask surgeon prior to surgery to write prescription for what ever pain med works best for you,,make it something a bit stronger than ,,normal use..example if you take tylenol 3..(codine and tylenol) ask for vicodin , or darvocet..or if you prefer no narcotic your doctor
should likely prescribe toradol, tramadol, or ultram all good..tramadol is a good choice very strong..

I am getting a gut feeling this stenting is not right..I been CL for over a year and thought I have heard it all..this seems wrong..please get atleast one other opinion  do not feed second opinions meaning dont tell him other doc said stenting  see if he comes up with same...

try to get DaVinci robotic hyster less blood loss risk, heals faster. do a search on this and study it.

or ask for trans vaginal..I see no reason to use scar line for surgery could lead to keyloids large thickening of scar ..