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i have already had two fibroid removed one surgically the other by obliteration

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catherine noble
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Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 – 8:31 pm

i have already had two fibroid removed one surgically the other by obliteration i now have another one witch is pressing on my bladder my doctor say i will need a hysterectomy but i wonder if i could have this one removed like the first one as i do not like the thought of a hysterectomy our will i have to go for the op

Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor)
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Post Number: 82
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 – 10:18 am

Dear Catherine-
Thank you for your email to our program.
We can remove your fibroid and save your uterus with our FAS procedure, but if your doctor has suggested a hysterectomy, chances are he/she is not comfortable or is unable to perform another myomectomy.
You should seek out a second opinion.
Good luck

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