So You're Having a Hysterectomy [Paperback]

Togas Tulandi (Author), Barbara Levy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 4, 2004

so you're having a hysterectomy

If you've been informed that you need a hysterectomy, this book is for you. Step by step, test by test, decision by decision, you'll know what to expect and what your choices are. Why are you having problems? Do you really need a hysterrectomy? What are the alternatives? Is it best to just "wait and see"? And if you do decide to go ahead, what type of hysterectomy procedure is right for you? From diagnosis to recovery, So You're Having a Hysterectomy is the ultimate guide for women facing this controversial surgery. Balanced, accurate information, real-life patient stories, and detailed illustrations give you the inside story on each medical procedure, while extensive self-help sections give you the power to find your own personal road to wellness--whatever you decide.

"Been there, done that, does not an expert make. Event though I have had a hysterectomy and am a sex educator/counselor, I still learned a great deal about hysterectomy from this book. Highly recommended reading."

--Sue Hohanson, RN CM, sex educator/counselor and host of the Sunday Night Sex Show

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Been there, done that, does not an expert make.  Event though I have had a hysterectomy and am a sex educator/counselor, I still learned a great deal about hysterectomy from this book.  Highly recommended reading."

—Sue Hohanson, RN CM, sex educator/counselor and host of the Sunday Night Sex Show

From the Back Cover

so you're having a hysterectomy

If you've been informed that you need a hysterectomy, this book is for you.  Step by step, test by test, decision by decision, you'll know what to expect and what your choices are.  Why are you having problems?  Do you really need a hysterrectomy?  What are the alternatives?  Is it best to just "wait and see"?  And if you do decide to go ahead, what type of hysterectomy procedure is right for you?  From diagnosis to recovery, So You're Having a Hysterectomy is the ultimate guide for women facing this controversial surgery.  Balanced, accurate information, real-life patient stories, and detailed illustrations give you the inside story on each medical procedure, while extensive self-help sections give you the power to find your own personal road to wellness—whatever you decide.

"Been there, done that, does not an expert make.  Event though I have had a hysterectomy and am a sex educator/counselor, I still learned a great deal about hysterectomy from this book.  Highly recommended reading."

—Sue Hohanson, RN CM, sex educator/counselor and host of the Sunday Night Sex Show

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470833459
• ISBN-13: 978-0470833452
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,792,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful book, February 10, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: So You're Having a Hysterectomy (Paperback)

I found this book clear, concise and very helpful. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that once again, despite it's title, it includes alternatives to hysterectomy. For those of us who have already made the decision out of necessity, I find that annoying.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great balanced guide, April 20, 2005

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K. Self (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: So You're Having a Hysterectomy (Paperback)

I picked this book up at the library and am considering buying a copy, even though my surgery is scheduled for just a week from now. It is a great guide to what will happen, what questions to ask, how to prepare, etc., etc., etc. I'm on my second reading now and will probably read it again. Definitely worth the $10 or so price tag in my opinion.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, fairly up-to-date, unbiased., January 8, 2005

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cynthia_colorado (Rocky Mountains) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: So You're Having a Hysterectomy (Paperback)

Less biased than some books on the subject. Discusses hysterectomies and less-drastic alternative treatments, including the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of each. Discusses different methods of hysterectomy -- vaginal, abdominal, and laproscopic, and includes the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of each method. Some hysterectomy books do not mention the newer all-laproscopic method of hysterectomy, but this gives it good coverage. Also pros and cons of what to include in the hysterectomy, especially ovaries which have a major impact. Includes an in-depth discussion of what to expect after hysterectomy.