Best of a bad situation

[m_cobweb]

I had my visit with the Virginia Mason gynecologist at 9:00 this morning. The news is worse than I'd hoped but far better than I'd expected--I do need a hysterectomy to get rid of my fibroid problem, but it can be done laparoscopically rather than with an abdominal incision. Not that I might not wake up from surgery surprised if that turns out to be too conservative a treatment--but at least I won't have all the worries about a more serious surgery. And recovery time will be 4 weeks, rather than 6, and the doctor said I might be able to cat-sit after only 2 weeks as long as I don't have to lift anything heavy. (Heavy cats?)

Other treatment methods would be possible, but they're mostly done to preserve fertility and the fibroids would likely recur in 3 or 4 years. Since I don't want children and really don't want the fibroids to recur, this is the best approach as far as I and the doctor are concerned. They can also drain the ovarian cyst--yea.

Things are moving fast now. I may be under the knife as soon as the end of this month. If I turn out to be particularly anemic (test result back in 2-3 days on that one), it will have to be postponed till I can "beef up" my blood. But we're off and running now...

Comments

[sarmonster.livejournal.com]

Mom went & got the kids' room taken out last July-they originally weren't going to go through the stomach wall, but the fibroid turned out to be bigger than they thought & they had to er...Chop it up, So small hole below the belly button. She was up and about within 24 hours, and back to work in a week & a half. Hope it goes as easy for you as it did for her.

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

This is the kind of anecdote I like. Especially with the quick recovery even after the extra chopping. Yea!

[vulture23.livejournal.com]

Well, a shorter recovery time is definitely a good thing. And the sooner you're able to get it done, the more likely it is that you'll be (mostly) recovered by your birthday. Not to mention that you'll have less time to fret and worry and work yourself up about it. ;) And it's good to hear that they can deal with the cyst at the same time, of course.

All previous offers still stand for the shortened recovery time, needless to say -- I'm quite willing to be your lackey, houseboy, and general dogsbody (catsbody?) whilst you're recovering. :)

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

I get a houseboy? Wheeee!

[sistawendy.livejournal.com]

Yee! I hope they give you all the good dope you want, and praise Bob that you're not in the throes of baby lust.

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

I know the abdominal hysterectomy people get a morphine drip. Maybe I'll get lucky too?

And nope, no baby lust. Apparently I'm missing that part. ;-)

[jalajscion.livejournal.com]

I send you my strength, my love and rainbows. I am availble after 5 weekdays to take some slack for you and on weekends. Just say the word. Much love to you.

~Dragon

PS - It looks as though I may take your advice and take what is offered to me. I have no idea what I will become... but I surely hope its better than what I am now.

[leenerella]

Let us know if you need anything!

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

I think what I will most need will be company the week or so that I'm laid up. I don't handle inactivity well and I will love some people to talk to!