In the clear

Following up on my medical procedure...

Last week I went in for my checkup with my doctor. I was really anxious for my appointment because I had felt to useless... So at the appointment the doctor did a quick ultrasound of my insides where the procedure took place. While he was looking at the screen we discussed my cramping and how bad it was making me feel. He saw that I was healing really well on the side I was cramping so badly on. He said that the cramping was caused because he treated that specific area so heavily. The right side was still healing so I need to watch it. He said I ( meaning me) am the only person who will be able to determine if the procedure was a success. I have decided that I have a really good doctor...he treated me very well. He made me laugh when he said "I am the vagina whisperer, but the uterus killer!" Yeah, basically that is what he did...killed my uterus!

So as of now I have resumed the majority of my activities. On Monday I decided I was going to start running again to continue my training for the marathon. But wouldn't you know...as soon as I start heading to the gym, my right side starts to cramp!!!  Ugh, I decided I was going to run anyway because I can't let it keep holding me back or I won't be ready for the marathon in January. So I asked Nicole to just stay near me while I ran on the treadmill to see how I was doing every once in awhile. I made it through 3 miles. It wasn't too hard, but I did struggle toward the end. When I got home I was still cramping, so I took my light medication to help with the cramps. After my shower I just went to bed because it wasn't going away anytime soon.

I tossed and turned most of the night. I expected that because of the cramping & soreness from the run. However, the following night I ran 5 more miles (with some difficultly toward the end), no cramping, and crashed all night long after a hot bubble bath!

Thank goodness I did sleep because today my legs are on fire & screaming "what did you do to me?"

Hanging in there...

My last post was about my surgery. This post will be about my recovery. It has now been a week and two days since the procedure...

I have had good days and bad days since I had it. Most days I feel really good and think all is well and I better! But then excruciating pains set in when I least expect them. On Monday I was doubled over for several hours waiting for the pain to subside. It finally did...then it happened again in the middle of the night on Thursday. I got up and took the meds the doctor prescribed for me, but ilthe pains didn't go away. I waited about another two hours, but nothing. I felt like I was having labor pains. I hadn't felt like that since I was having my children. Later in the morning when I knew my mom was awake I asked her if she had a little stronger pain med.  Josh kept telling me I needed something stronger...so I asked her. She have me a Loratab. I finished getting ready for work and had breakfast. Immediately I could feel the meds taking effect. I felt really dizzy and light headed. I knew I was going to have a problem....

I had Josh take me to work because I didn't want to drive, plus I knew it wouldn't be a good idea. I I got there a little late, but it was okay. I was talking to Sara, then all of a sudden I had to stop and go throw up! I felt it coming! I hurried to the bathroom and threw up my breakfast. I felt a bit better after that, but I still needed to call the doctor to see of what's been going on is normal. 

I called all morning but couldn't get I contact with anyone. Finally later in the afternoon I was able to talk to the nurse. I told her what was happening with the pains/cramping happening at odd times and how long they lasted. She called in a stronger prescription for me, but didn't tell me what it was...I took Josh to the airport for him to go back to work. I was able to tell him I spoke with the nurse and got new meds. The nurse also told me that if it doesn't ease up I may have to go in earlier than my follow-up appointment. 

I went and picked up my new prescription Friday...it was Loratab! The same meds that made me throw up! I decided that I will only take it when absolutely necessary. Well I needed one about 3:00 Saturday morning! Crap! It wiped me out for the rest of the day. I had to have Adam drive me around. I felt dizzy and light-headed all day long!!! The rest of the day I just managed. So Saturday night before I went to bed I took another Loratab so I wouldn't have to deal with the dizziness while I slept...(Nicole made sure I had food with the meds...she made us fresh peanut butter and strawberry sandwich! Yummy!)

I slept all night without any problems. Morning was good. Nicole once again made sure I ate. She made pancakes and brought them to me when I was still laying down. She made mom some too and took them to her in her room as well. When she was finished serving everyone, she came back in my room and sat on my bed with me to eat hers... I LOVE THAT GIRL!!!!

At this point today, I am feeling crampy again. I took one ibuprofen to get me through the day. I have to take Adam to the airport in awhile. I plan to get home and rest for the remainder of the day....

I will call the doctor again tomorrow. I'm praying I'm just an unusual case because of the abnormal thickness of my uterus lining I had which lead to this procedure.

I Will Survive

Last Friday I had surgery. It's was a minor in office procedure...but it honestly hurt like no other! I've been having a few female problem that has been bothering me for a few years. I finally broke down and went to the doctors. I had to have a biopsy done to rule out cancer because my uterian wall was abnormally thick. Thank goodness cancer was ruled out. 

The procedure I had done is called cryoblation. What happens is the doctor takes a long probe and inserts it into my uterus which then freezes my insides to help eliminate the problems I've been having. Before the procedure I had been taking medicines to prepare for the procedure. A couple of the meds made me feel like crap! I was going to the bathroom every 30 minutes it felt like!  Friday morning I had to take the stronger meds...I got to the point I was having a hard time walking or really comprehending anything...(Breanne laughed at me because apparently I sent her a rambling text message). I also peed when I wasn't suppose too! So I had to guzzle more water in a short amount of time to fill my bladder again! It wasn't fun!!!

So the procedure started. All I really remember was Josh, the doctor, the ultrasound lady and like four other people in the room! I kept thinking to myself "who in the world are these people who are watching me spread my legs and watching what the doctors is doing?" All they did was stand there! I knew why the doctor and ultrasound lady were there, but everyone else in there I was confused about. Talking to Josh about it later, he agreed with me as well. I do think that one of those people at the end helped to clean me off before I got dressed, but Josh was actually the one who ended up helping me so I wouldn't fall over!

I was so glad Josh was there with me. The room was freezing cold. I was shivering like I had never before. I needed a blanket, but nobody was coming in. Josh's hands are so big he was able to put his hands on my arms to help me stay somewhat warm. When the ultrasound lady came back in he asked if I could have a blanket. He knows I don't do cold very well in the first place!

The procedure was painful! Earlier in the week I watched a video online to see what to expect...that video lied! On a scale of 1-10 for pain, it was about a 7-8! That crap was poking my insides what felt like clear up to my boobs!

The entire procedure took about 30 minutes all together. Going home I just laid down in the car and slept. Since having the procedure, I have been extremely crampy on my insides, which is to be expected. It's kinda like a period pain, but more severe! I have been taking heavy duty meds. Today I have only taken one because I want to be able to endure some pain without being defendant on the pills. I'm just thankful I'm not doing a lot of up & down movement today. I'll for sure take some when I get home. 

I've been very thankful for my family because they've been very patient with me and understand why I can't do something or need to go into the bathroom immediately! With time it will all subside. I'm hoping tomorrow I'll be able to go to the gym and do some sort of workout within limits...adterall I still have a  marathon to keep training for! This is a little bump in the road I had to take care of for my own health!