Removal of tube - any experiences?

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Hi all, I'm due to have my left tube removed next week due to a hydrosalpinx. Not really sure what to expect in terms of recovery, how long does the procedure take etc? I've got a pre op assessment this week so I can ask but textbook answers sometimes differ from actual experiences!

Interested to hear from anyone who's had the op. It's called a salpingectomy I think?

Ta in advance!


 
Hi missjuly10, I had a salpingectomy in march this year following an ectopic pregnancy. Mine was an emergency situation so not sure how that would impact particularly. I'm guessing they are doing it laparoscopically?

It took them 3 hours to do the procedure but I had internal bleeding and lost a lot of blood due to rupture, it will probably be much more straightforward for you. I think it's quite a common procedure and so the gynae surgeons should be experienced in doing it.

Afterwards I had to stay overnight but I think usually you are able to go home. The biggest issue for me immediately afterwards was the bloating/gas and shoulder pain. It took a good few weeks for the bloating to go. The pains a few days. I had 5 incisions from the surgery, quite small ones including one in my belly button. Peppermint tea is good for the gas.

I'm trying to think on if there was anything else that happened of note but I can't recall (though I have tried to block it out a bit!).

I recovered quite quickly if I remember rightly (well after I was let out of hospital the second time - I won't scare you with that story but it was related to the ectopic bit) I climbed Ben Nevis about a month after the surgery and was back on my bike cycling maybe 2 weeks after.
 
Ps.. I hope this is the key to your baby miss j... everything crossed for you xxx
 
Hi Torino! Thanks for the reply. I'm really nervous, I've never felt so worried. I've updated in my ttc journal but this hasn't been straightforward and I just don't know what will happen which is quite scary especially since you're out of it and can't say anything. I was looking forward to the after result which the consultant reckons our chances will be boosted 50% since the fluid is toxic for the embryos but they also mentioned its a possibility that both tubes are damaged and will need removing but we won't know til they do the OP so I won't know til I wake up what's happened. And that's a truly scary thought considering we are ttc, I know ivf will be an option but I'd be devastated to lose the chance to conceive naturally after all we have been through. The whole thing is really upsetting and I've been searching for peace of mind but just feel so scared of what the result will be. After all, it's not reversible so anything that happens will be permanent. ����

I've thought about just walking away from the operation because the regret would be too much to bear. Don't really know what to do. ������

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Big hugs to you.

Trust the medics. If you've been trying all this time and not conceiving due to a fluid filled tube then this procedure has a really high chance of fixing that issue for you. Even if it is in the other tube as well, you will still increase your chance of having a baby if they are removed. Though I understand the prospect of achieving that through ivf will be difficult.

The op wasn't too bad honestly. As far as surgery goes I think there are far worse procedures. I had complications due to blood loss but that was due to my ectopic, that is really unlikely to happen to you.

Stay positive. They have identified an issue and it can be dealt with. Keep the faith! Xx
 
Thank tou Hun , I think I feel calmer today but still worried for the worst outcome. But I'm going to talk to them tomorrow and tell them my concerns and hopefully they'll be able to reassure me. Just been pottering around today getting as much house work etc done so I don't have to worry and can be comfortable after the operation.

I know the op is fairly simple, there's just so much at stake, mine and Dh's hopes and dreams of children are riding on it so I feel a lot of pressure and I just don't want to make a mistake.

But I know that the fluid filled tube has to be removed anyway so I'm kind of ok with that but anything beyond that I'm just not prepared for.

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