Alis girls Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Short for Tension free vaginal tape. Most people think I mean DVT. i thought long and hard before posting this, but despite being a nurse know of only 1 person whos had this op. My friends mum had it and hasnt looked back. On Monday I go in to have this done along with a hysteroscopy and Mirena coil fit ( will ask for tummy tuck whilst they are fiddling about with me bits!! ) No seriously I am quite nervous. i am a dreadful patient ( apparently nurses are) and despite having had a caesarian 8 yrs ago and being up and about and gamboling round the ward (ok walking slowly) . Not afraid of dying, but i do get worked up. Have had pre assessment and long consultation with nurse and feel I know what to expect, but am now getting very nervous and starting dreaming about it. Have had all the swabs for MRSA and been given something which resmbles an enourmous baby wipe to use after my shower. I then discovered there are 2 of these in the pack and cant think what she said I had to do with the other OH reply is unprintable on a family site.Anyway if anyone has had any experience positive preferred I would like to hear please. Thanks for reading this long ramble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 No help from me I'm afraid (even though I used to be a gynae nurse, many moons ago - this is a procedure I've never heard of!) Just to say, I agree we make the worst possible patients (as do teachers!! ) and sometimes a little knowledge is dangerous because we always fear the worst! I'd give the admissions nurse a ring to clarify what you need to do. Do they know you are a nurse? Sometimes it is helpful if they know - I always used to explain things a bit differently to fellow nurses who were patients, as I could empathise with their anxiety! On the other hand, sometimes it works the other way and they tell you less because 'you are suposed to know' No constructive advice, sorry, just to say will be thinking about you ((hugs)) xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Crumbs ncy, I've not even heard of most of those on your "to do list", so can't make any constructive comments beyond get some arnica tablets for the bruising, of which I'm sure there will be some ! ....oh and also to send you some get well {{{hugs}}} ready to use on Monday Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Sorry I've not heard of it either but wanted to wish you luck for Monday. You'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Never heard of anything like that. Good luck sweetie - it can't be nice to have to have all those things done in your nether region. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I have had this operation and it was absolutely fine. PM me if you want more details - it being a family forum and all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hi its a really common procedure for basically pulling everything back in to place via keyhole surgery. The only thing they usually do is teach patients how to pass a small urethral catheter as they can sometimes pull the tapes too tight(but this is only temporary) they usually teach patients this Just in Case..but some ladies dont need to do this. The reason they teach prior to surgery is just so that they are familiar and it doesnt come as a shock post op. Some hospitals dont teach to do this prior to Trans Vaginal Tape(TVT) but most patients wont need to pass a small catheter. If they pull it too tight you may have probs peeing but this does settle down and go back to normal , it is temporary thing. Good luck its normal to worry no one likes hospitals but remember things like MRSA have alwyas been around, a lot of us have it up our noses etc, they have become more vigilant due to litigation. So they tend to screen now prior to admission as obviously hospitals have patients whose immune systems are compromised. But it is a routine operation and very popular/successful good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Good thing Indie knows all about it. Good luck and hope you're feeling great soon. Us nurses are terrible patients and worry about everything. At least you don't have to keep the records this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thank you all so much for your kind replies and the extra info. And thanks Jlo for positive vibes - you may be first person i've "spoken " to whos had one. Yes we nurses are dreadful pts - but drs are worse. teachers - well I'll have to ask my friend. what I do notice is that often they assume you know everything and then avoid you like the plague or treat you like royalty in case you complain. Not too worried re superbugs as I have tested myself several times as we have a lot of pts with it and am, proud to say I dont think I've ever passed it onto anyone else. I have packed surface wipes and hand gel for peace of mind. Anyway feel much better and will be on forum more as 2 weeks off work. I hope weather picks up so can sit in garden. thank you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Good luck Hun!! No advice ,but I will be thinking of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
