Hi, I have been told that there are 2 options on treatment suitable for me, ablation and keyhole surgery.
I am thinking that ablation is the better for me because I can probably go home the same day (I live on my own and have 2 dogs) .
Keyhole, I'm assuming requires that I stay in hospital longer and would require me to pay for pet care. As I'm not working full time right now - I'm struggling with fatigue after EB Virus a few weeks ago- something I would like to know is, has anyone had ablation and would recommend it or is the better option to just get the damned thing cut out?
Thanks, I'm surprised you had only 2 or 3 days, I thought that it would have been a longer stay. I haven't had a date yet and not confirmed which surgery I'm having yet. I'm waiting for the appointment to discuss next steps. I have spoken to a consultant over the phone about both options of treatment but need to confirm which I will have.
The trouble with me it was only when I was in theatre that they had to do major surgery. They get you up very quickly to get you moving.
I was just trying to say that they had planned keyhole but in middle of operation had to change. They get you moving very quickly as it’s so important to get organs moving asap. Just wanted you to know it could change at last minute - hopefully it doesn’t for you
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