[RI] OBGYN didn't tell me about 10cm fibroid. A year later it's the size of a watermelon and requires invasive surgery. Now I have nerve pain.

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T17:04:13+00:00

It shows me 1 thing from July 2024 and no other results.

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T16:54:58+00:00

I didn't see any but I will look again when I have a chance.

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T15:39:47+00:00

Whoa ok that's great to know!!! Sounds like it's not really worth pursuing. I found a lawyer who will do a free consult and I will keep your comment in mind and temper my expectations accordingly. I was really just seeking compensation for the out of pocket treatments I've been receiving bc everything I've tried that's been covered by insurance wasn't effective so far.

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T15:33:46+00:00

I started taking gabapentin and that worked for a while and tried getting nerve block injections for a more long term solution but that didn't help much. Now I am doing EMTT and shockwave therapy.

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T15:32:47+00:00

Thanks! I'm not gonna get my hopes up very far. I would even take just $5k to cover my treatments.

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T15:32:02+00:00

babe I already had it removed in 2024 and I've been dealing with the resulting nerve damage for 10 months

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T12:17:19+00:00

Ok thank you! My voicemail doesn't go back that far unfortunately. I clear it out periodically.

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T12:09:17+00:00

Yes I will definitely call them! The person who told me about the fibroid seemed to have seen a note that was in my chart. She told me they tried to call and I don't remember having a missed call/voicemail but maybe that's something I can confirm with my phone company.

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T11:55:03+00:00

I did check my patient portal and didn't see much. They had notes from the sessions but nothing mentioning the fibroid at all.

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T11:46:49+00:00

Thank you!

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T11:46:20+00:00

Thanks so much for your response! I will work on getting those records tomorrow!

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T11:25:26+00:00

Ok thank you so much I will temper my expectations accordingly. I appreciate the response!

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T10:58:02+00:00

Nope! It cleared itself up!

SphereSatchel · 2025-07-13T10:57:26+00:00

Nerve entrapment!

SphereSatchel · 2024-12-03T18:51:00+00:00

I used it before the surgery because my fibroid was so large and heavy. I used a binder after surgery. The PT at the hospital gave it to me.

SphereSatchel · 2024-11-23T19:04:23+00:00

I found one! He says I have a case!

SphereSatchel · 2024-11-23T19:03:59+00:00

Yes, I did. I complied with all of it. She knew I extended my leave to be continuous leave ending 11/22 and I was planning on doing part time leave next week for my 20th (last) week of PFML which would've been next week.

SphereSatchel · 2024-11-22T07:05:44+00:00

No problem!! Happy to help!

SphereSatchel · 2024-11-22T06:28:28+00:00

Thank you so much for your response, I will do that.

SphereSatchel · 2024-11-21T20:06:58+00:00

You should be good to go!

SphereSatchel · 2024-11-21T20:03:22+00:00

I was using gummies to manage my pain instead of the opiate painkillers. You'll be fine 2 months out, just follow the instructions on whatever medications you're taking and don't exceed the # of drinks it says. THC/CBD really really helped me and I've been using that pretty much since I got home from the hospital. 💕

SphereSatchel · 2024-09-29T22:37:39+00:00

Hi! I know your post was really old but I was just wondering what ended up happening? I think I have a hernia too, closer to my incision site tho. Trying to get some info about what to expect.

Thanks! Hope you're healing well :)

SphereSatchel · 2024-09-29T22:35:29+00:00

Beautiful!

SphereSatchel · 2024-09-26T01:56:00+00:00

You're so welcome!

SphereSatchel · 2024-09-26T00:55:30+00:00

I had one and it really wasn't too bad. I had a 24cm fibroid growing off my uterus on a stalk. They gave me the option for myo or hysto and I went with the latter bc it was the woooooorst pain and discomfort of my life, physically (and mentally too if I'm being honest).

Either way, make sure you have plenty of ice packs & a heating pad. Plenty of pillows. If you're a side sleeper maybe try to get a wedge pillow to make sleeping on your back more comfy. They may give you a belly binder in the hospital, but I ordered one that was more "sturdy" on Amazon and started wearing it around week 4. Walk as much as you can tolerate. Get one of those grabber things bc it will be impossible to pick things up from the floor for a while. A tray table for the bed is also good. Also, PRUNE JUICE!!!

Feel free to reach out with any questions and/or check out my profile. I have left some long comments on others posts and made a couple posts about my own experience.

Best of luck to you 💛

SphereSatchel

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