Hi,
My mum has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer in August. Things seem to have been moving quickly and have been given a date for laparoscopic surgery in a couple of weeks. She has been asked to attend for an exercise test as part of the pre-operative assessment but is worried as her fitness levels aren’t great, given she has an underlying lung condition which she takes steroids for and a raised BMI. She’s concerned they simply will not operate on her if she fails it so I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this? I understand the tests are needed to check if her body is at risk of serious complications and the best anaesthetic approach for her. But what exactly does it entail?
Thanks in advance x
Hi SunflowerSeed2. As said it probably would involve being hooked up to monitors whilst doing exercise to get readings. I myself just had an ECG. Perhaps other ladies here will be along to offer advice.
It's not unknown for Laparoscopic hysterectomies to be performed under Epidural anaesthesia rather than General Anaesthetic so it could be that. I was offered the choice but opted for a General.
It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and your Mum's journey to date. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. You can amend or update it at any time. If you’re not sure what to write, just click on my username.
If you want to ask any of us any questions please come back and do so. There's always someone around and we can offer a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold or listen to a rant, we’re here for you.
It might also be a good idea to download this booklet Understanding Womb (Endometrial) Cancer. I found it invaluable on my journey.
Click on the link I’ve created to find out more information covering diagnosis and treatments for Womb cancer.
You might also find this link to what to take in my overnight bag useful for when your Mum has surgery.
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Sending you welcoming hugs, B xx
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