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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just had my uterus, cervix and Fallopian tubes removed, pelvic floor lift and urethra mesh placement. It was done vaginally and laparoscopically by Dr. Welgoss at Inova Fairfax. He was absolutely amazing. I had 5 fibroids that sat on my bladder and caused a rectocele.

I feel like a new person in terms of no longer having to pee all the time.

There is a problem you need to be aware of. I developed a small pulmonary embolism. It can happen after this type of surgery. I followed the directions of taking it easy. Make sure you walk to keep your blood circulating. I am grateful to God that my embolism was small and did not kill me.

The only symptom I had of the embolism was that I developed a fever. Dr. Welgoss and his staff were so in tune with my care that they sent me back to the hospital right away when I told them I have a fever. Make sure you have a surgeon that is as awesome as he is.

Bottom line...have an amazing surgeon and walk as much as you can to keep from getting a blood clot.

I wish you the best![/quote]

OP, here. Thank you! I wasn't aware of the embolism risk.[/quote]

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