And now, we wait.
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psyche29My surgery consult was today. We really like the doctor, she's great.
Today counts as the pre-op; the surgery is set for Thursday, 7 March, bright and early. The plan is to go in robotically (laparoscopically) and drag it all out through the wahoo. Cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and both ovaries; there was debate over whether it would be just the left ovary (since it's the one with the cyst) or both, and discussion brought us to the conclusion that having both ovaries out is the better option, given the extreme needle phobia. It means immediate menopause for me, but I will take whatever symptoms I end up with over the potential for another surgery any day. She'll also do a sentinel lymph node dissection, and remove some or all or none as she feels is warranted.
If all goes smoothly and the uterus isn't too big, I'll be going home same day. Crazy, right? If the uterus is too big to get out the wahoo, though, it means opening me up to remove it, so I'd be inpatient two to three nights. Recovery will be anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on what happens in surgery. Additionally, I will be on lifting and activity restrictions for eight full weeks, which is typical.
They will determine extent after surgery, but in most cases, removal does the job. If additional therapy is necessary, it sounds like they would look at radiation first, which is literally a device that goes up the wahoo for about fifteen minutes. For now, though, it's one step at a time.
Since today counts as pre-op, they took blood. Mentally/emotionally awful as usual, but physically, that phlebotomist was the best stick I have EVER had. She used a smaller needle, did it in one stick, and the husband says I didn't even start actually saying "ow" until three vials in. I told her once I'd calmed down that she needs to be there any time I need it done from now on, which seemed to please her - I can't imagine a grown woman weeping violently makes it an easier job.
Today counts as the pre-op; the surgery is set for Thursday, 7 March, bright and early. The plan is to go in robotically (laparoscopically) and drag it all out through the wahoo. Cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and both ovaries; there was debate over whether it would be just the left ovary (since it's the one with the cyst) or both, and discussion brought us to the conclusion that having both ovaries out is the better option, given the extreme needle phobia. It means immediate menopause for me, but I will take whatever symptoms I end up with over the potential for another surgery any day. She'll also do a sentinel lymph node dissection, and remove some or all or none as she feels is warranted.
If all goes smoothly and the uterus isn't too big, I'll be going home same day. Crazy, right? If the uterus is too big to get out the wahoo, though, it means opening me up to remove it, so I'd be inpatient two to three nights. Recovery will be anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on what happens in surgery. Additionally, I will be on lifting and activity restrictions for eight full weeks, which is typical.
They will determine extent after surgery, but in most cases, removal does the job. If additional therapy is necessary, it sounds like they would look at radiation first, which is literally a device that goes up the wahoo for about fifteen minutes. For now, though, it's one step at a time.
Since today counts as pre-op, they took blood. Mentally/emotionally awful as usual, but physically, that phlebotomist was the best stick I have EVER had. She used a smaller needle, did it in one stick, and the husband says I didn't even start actually saying "ow" until three vials in. I told her once I'd calmed down that she needs to be there any time I need it done from now on, which seemed to please her - I can't imagine a grown woman weeping violently makes it an easier job.
