Dr. G found "very extensive" endo "everywhere". He removed a uterine polyp, a small fibroid, and many tumors and cysts. The tumors were sent to pathology and I just got the report yesterday that they all are benign. My anterior and posterior cul-de-sacs were filled with endo. All has been removed and I've been cleared to start IVF as soon as Dr. B is ready with my protocol. Dr. G told DH that pregnancy will help keep the endo away...well yeah doc...we know and we've been trying to get preg with zero success! In all, I had stage 3 endo removed (would have been classified as stage 4 but I was missing one factor). I have two lower pelvic incisions healing, as well as one in my belly button. I am still pretty bruised across my abdomen as well as my lower left incision. I don't remember ever being as bruised and banged up from my last two surgeries but I am older now.
I do want to give a shout out to the women's surgery center at TMC. I was super impressed with the facility. It's been given a complete overhaul since my surgery there in 2009. When I walked into my pre-op/triage room, I was greeted with calm relaxing music playing and nature scenes on my TV. Once I was in my gown, it was plugged in to a heat source so I could stay toasty warm waiting for surgery. Those little details helped keep my anxiety at bay.
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| Hospital gown with warm air! |
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| This is as PG of a picture that I could get... |
Thank you to everyone that prayed for us during this. The prayers were definitely felt!
