Better Than Before (Hysterectomy Plus)

Seems like I keep getting better, but never fully there.

When I start to whine because I don't feel better than a few days ago, I remember to compare my pain to a few months ago.  At which point, I realize how much better my health and general feelings about life are.

After a few years of trying to diagnose and treat my endometriosis, I finally decided to have surgery to remove parts.  I knew for sure that I wanted my right ovary GONE!  The first few surgeons I went to didn't want to do the surgery because the ovary was attached by endometrial tissue to my right ureter (which carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) and is a major deal if nicked or compromised in any way.

Luckily, I know a midwife who knows a gynecologist who recommended a fertility specialist.   Dr. Pritts turned out to be exactly who I needed.  Great bedside manner AND amazing technical skills.  She was able to take out all my reproductive organs (except left ovary... we left that for hormonal reasons) laparoscopically during out-patient surgery.  Going home the same night, I already felt better.  The pain recovering from surgery was nowhere as horrible as the pain from endometriosis.

Today is the four-week anniversary of the surgery.  Today is the day when all my physical, post-surgery restrictions are lifted.  I still am a bit weary and a bit achy, which is annoying since I started healing so quickly after the surgery.  Plateauing is normal, but not welcome to someone as impatient as I am.  I should still take it easy for the next few weeks.  But I'm back to buying milk and doing laundry and going to the gym and beating my husband in basketball and walking downtown.  Soon I will be back to substitute teaching too.

Thank you to everyone who sent prayers and food and love and care!