Visits to the gynae and such
Hey ladiesHere's a topic people don't like discussing in polite company. Recently had a lot of heavy bleeding, went to the gynae (after 4 long months of hoping it would 'evaporate') and she picked up thickened endometrium. So come Wednesday yours truly is in for a hysterescopy, d&c, and novasure (where they burn down the lining of the uterus). Sounds lovely, can I scream now? Any of you have experience with this? The nerves are well and truly setting, my little baby dog (well he's 8, but you know what I mean) has nephritis, and is in hospital, and I'm starting to get very, very nervous - not so much the d&c - but 'branding' your uterus? And the cause - it's one of those wait and see (as in 'if we have to do a hysterectomy, we will wake you up to give consent'). I'm tough - I watched them do my carpal tunnel on the monitor, but now suddenly I'm freaking out - they may have to do a 'hysteriaectomy' while they are at it. Just when I'm thinking well what else can go wrong, I find myself signing a consent for them to burn my insides...any advice would be most welcome...
Oh dear honey...I WISH I had some words of wisdom for you but I have never been through this. I CAN empathize about your baby. They ARE our babies after all. My Harley boy is my love and I'm SO worried when he's sick. I can only imagine how nervous you might be but know that I am sending you all of the positive love and energy I can. Stay positive, close your eyes and visualize yourself well after the surgery. I will definitely keep you on my prayer list. Much love sweetie!
Love, hugs and shoes...Angie
I don't want to add to your worry, but a friend of mine had the same symptoms, and was scheduled for the same procedure, then she got a second opinion and was diagnosed with cancer. They caught it in time, and she is fine now, it has been 4 years, with no sign of it coming back. Apparently it is a common form of cancer, and easily treatable when caught early. I just wanted to make sure that they checked for that. I'm sure that they did, and the procedure will fix the problem, and you'll feel much better. And I hope your dog is doing well, I know how upsetting it is to have a sick pet.
Oh, dear lady, I am so sorry you're going through all this! I wish I could help. I used to have very heavy bleeding, nearly all the time. I had a D&C, and also cryo-something (where they freeze your uterus). Neither was all that much fun - but not that painful Later, it was determined that I had uterine fibroids. I had them removed in my early 30's. Later they grew back and I was past the baby-birthin' years anyway, so I had the hysterectomy. Best thing I ever did! Aside from the after-surgery pain (and there are great drugs to help with that), it was a breeze. I recovered quickly. And NO MORE periods!! YAY for that! I wished I'd had the hysterectomy several years earlier and been able to skip all the other treatments. In the meantime, I'll be thinking about you on Wednesday. I hope things go well. We'll all be hoping to see you back on Meg's as soon as possible.And poor puppy - I hope he's feeling better soon too!Regards,Carole
Carole
Angie thank you so much for your kind words, and especially for the wishes of shoes - you and I are kindered spirits in this regard. I just called the Vet, and my baby Wee Wattie is doing much better. The receptionist knows me so well, because I keep calling - when she hears my voice she knows instantly who and what child.I very much appreciate you keeping me on your prayer list.Much Love to you, and a hug for Harley!
Rie
Hi EricaThat's pretty much what the gynae warned me it could be - hence the 'we will wake you up if we need to get consent for a hysterectomy'. Its definitely not cervical cancer, but she has said that doesn't mean it can't be uterine, or endometrial cancer. But I believe it's quite treatable, so if that is the final diagnosis, I will just deal with it.And you are right - my pets are more of a worry to me. Wattie started peeing blood - I can deal with human illness, but anything wrong with my 4 foot children and I just want to pass out. I always wish they could give me injections and drips for and on their behalf - I hate to see them suffer, and they don't understand why the person they loves takes them to the vet, and makes them go through all of that.Thank you so much for your reply - it's heartening to know other people have gone through it without too much difficulty.
Rie
Hey CaroleThank-you for sharing that. Makes me feel much better - also eases my mind about the possibility of a hysterectomy. And the bleeding I can surely do without. If doing this once doesn't work, then maybe that is the most sensible solution.My Wattie is doing much better - going to visit him at 2. It's just ridiculous how much I love my animals - I'd much rather I were sick than them.Much LoveRie
Rie
Good Luck with everything!! You'll be in my thoughts!
unfortunately I have no advices for you, But your messzge touched me...I wish you luck...
Much Love,
Hollywood http://thehollywoodheels.blogspot.com
I'm sorry you're going through this.. I'm sorry I can't offer any advice, but I just wanted to say I'm sending positive thoughts to you and your baby-- it's hard enough worrying when our beloved animals (I consider mine to be my babies as well) are ill when we're fine, I can only imagine how stressful this must be. *hug* I hope everything goes well for you both.