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Hi all,
Well, I want to share my experience with you......I have sufferred for 5 years with the ridiculous bleeding the 2 week periods, till finally, when it started in Aug. and didn't stop in Oct., I tried everything in the medical trials, nothing.....so on Oct, 10th the DR told me I was going in on Oct. 19th noon. My work wasn't too happy and that was nerve wracking......but because of the support of a fantastic boyfriend and an incredible son, all of 11 1/2, I was kept calm and knew that this would be a lifetime decision and we talked until the wee hours of the morn and both only wanted a healthy normal me.......well, Oct. 19th came, they drove me to the Castle, and I adorned my designer gown and slippers.....as they came to take me to my awaiting "carriage", my boyfriend, for the 2nd time that morning, cried...my son was smiling and I was wisked away......laying in that Gurney for an hour was nerve wracking again, but I played tricks with the heart monitor to pass the time...then in came the Bartender...LOL....he hooked up the IV, that was the main worry was having that put in...ick....like a pro....never felt a thing, all the OR nurses came by to introduce themselves......and finally, they came for me....as the two nurses where wheeling me down the hall, I was doing a dance in that gurney singing "I"m so excited...." and that was BEFORE the cocktail.....The next thing I remember was the nurse telling me I was having a Margarita and me replying I would like a ...and that was it....never got out the drink name...LOL....and I awoke to my B/F and son coming into my room with flowers.....I was feeling no pain that day....then onto Sat.....they took out the Morphine....dang....and took out the Cath.....and I was on my own...couldn't pee to save my life.....later that day, the B/F and son came to visit, wasn't a long one, it was a BAD day....then off to the shower I went with my estrogen patch on.....not the most fun shower I've ever had......then off to bed.......also that day the DR came in and she removed my bandage......bummer, the thing made my stomach look really flat......SURPRISE....lOL.......well, Sunday morning came and in came the DR on rounds....they are releasing me at 10:30....YIPEE......the B/F and son where right there on time to get me out of the castle.......off we went to get the meds and onto the REAL castle.......not a pleasant day....really didn't do well keeping the meds coming, don't like pills.....it was great to be sleeping in my own bed with my loved ones there.....the next a.m. got one off to work, the other off to school and my Aunt, a PCA, came to sit with me.....got very strict with the meds and up and moving for at least 3-4 min every hour.....tues...a little better, but alot of crying.....Wed. came and I went to the DR office, had the staples removed and the path report came back....if I didn't have the surgery, the bleeding would've continued....Kudos to the decision.....No meds this day....and Today....well, the B/F had done the laundry, the cleaning, etc....and my son is at CCD....and I feel so lucky and happy and cant wait to get onto a quality life......still feeling the pain, but with a little motrin here and there and walking every 1/2 hour, I feel great.......but the key to this all is REST REST REST.......and there is also the Sisters who wrote with the well wishes and advice......

I think that with the support and love that I have had from the B/F and my son, and my family.....this is what made it a great experience so far.....I have to say, that my B/F is the greatest thing since sliced bread.....I am blessed......

I will include the nameless and faceless women everywhere that are going in for surgery in my nightly prayers......

And I am also planning a celebration in my 6th week, a party....a TAMPON BURNING PARTY.....LOL

Don't get discouraged or scared...think of the light at the end of the tunnel, even though everyone else may not take this as a big deal, know in your heart that IT IS.....It is MAJOR SURGERY....you will be fine as long as you rest rest rest and take your own time to recover and LISTEN to your body when it screams.....The gas pains after the surgery are just a reminder that you are healing and if you are like me....you'll find we take so much for granted day to day, as in passing gas, a bowel movement, which I just had both yesterday for the 1st time......THAT was worthy of a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup.....LOL......

I had everything removed.....I was really unsure.....but it worked out as it was kind of a mess anyway when they got in there......

Remember......look into yourself for the real support......think of this......the Surgery is nothing, it is the recovery......it is time consuming and you have to really take your time......you have to be happy with your decision...it IS scary, but with the problems we have.....we DON'T have to live with the pain, the bleeding, the emotional scars that all that can leave...and there IS life after the Castle.....I can't wait to make love to my incredible B/F again, it has been months since......and with his patience and love, I'm here and yeah, he better look out in my 6th week, told him to take vacation time....LOL.......but I even notice right now, that as far as my sexuality goes.....it's hightened even now, in recovery....imagine what it will be like in the next 5 weeks.....There is soooo much to look forward to, no tampons, no pads, no leaks, no embarrasements, no more monthly times that you just can't function.......I couldn't even go to the mall, I'd change my pad and tampon and in an hour I'm running for the bathroom...can't wait to walk the mall at a slow pace.....

Talk to your Doctor and write down your questions, talk to your other 1/2's and get personal.......talk to yourself and be comfortable with it all........if your like me.....you'll be singing in the hallways too.......I'll be able to go skiing.....I don't have any more back aches....My knee that was killing is not hurting any more (don't know if was a coincidence, but funny it has stopped since then....).

Also, I wrote a journal the minute I knew I was going....it helped my thought process and my emotional level.....it allowed me to get out what I couldn't to anyone else.....it was a source of comfort........

So, to the ladies in waiting.....Good Luck and my prayers are with you all.....the the Ladies making the decision....research...learn, talk...write.....don't be scared.....think about the "other side" the "afterward"......and to the sisters who wrote me....THANK YOU.....

Here's to a Quality of life that will be GREAT.......

Kelley

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