Hi there

I would ask if they could do the procedure via epidural rather than a general anesthetic - if they can do a caesarean under epidural, surely they could do a hysterectomy? I know they can't do appendix under epidural, so I may be wrong about this, but it is certainly worth asking. My father had a leg amputated with an epidural rather then under general anesthetic, it's amazing what they can do.

I would definitely want an anesthesiologist consult prior to the surgery (rather than the run in with the forms before they shoot you off into surgery sort of routine). Who know, things have come a long way, maybe intubation could be possible? I have no clues, just thinking aloud.

best of luck with it all

raglet