Well it has been a lovely few
days. Allow me to fill you in.
When the doc told me to stop
the birth control last week, my body responded by bleeding even more. Yeah,
super fun. I started doing extensive research on what my problem could be, and
I got scared. Apparently, the longer one’s body remains in an estrogen-dominant
state, and the longer one bleeds, the higher the chances that “abnormal” or
cancerous cells will develop. I read story after story (bad idea, I know) of
women my age with my problem who had endometrial cancer and had to have
hysterectomies. I should stay away from the internet, for sure, but I didn’t. I
called the doctor Wednesday afternoon to tell him the bleeding was worse, and
he ordered me to go to the ER the next morning. So that night I was really upset
about everything, and worried about going to the hospital, and I ate
emotionally. A lot. When I realized what I was doing, I stopped, but I was
surprised at just how easy it is for depression/worry/anxiety to set in and
trigger the desire to stuff my face with calories I don’t even want. I was mad
at myself, but decided to just learn and move on.
Thursday morning I went to the
ER, and they admitted me. They starved me the entire day due to my doc’s orders
(he thought they might do the D&C that day), did lots of blood work and an
ultrasound, and then I got to lay in my room hooked up to an IV while waiting
for the gynecological consult. I guess there were lots of babies being born or
something, because he didn’t get to my room until after 10 PM. We chatted for a
while, and then I went through the most AWKWARD vaginal exam EVER, on my hospital
bed. I’m talking, my feet were resting on the gyno’s thighs since there were no
stirrups, and a herd of nurses decided they needed to watch this lovely
occasion like it was a movie premiere, ‘cause I guess there was nothing more
exciting going on. Not fun.
Sexy leg compression-y things |
Press "up" to be elevated to a position that will require lumbar spine surgery. Press "down" to ensure you don't fall asleep until next Wednesday... |
I don’t have the pathology
report from the biopsy yet. I should get it in a week or so when I follow up
with the doctor. I’m still bleeding a little from the procedure, but it’s
supposed to stop in a week or so. In the meantime, I’m trying to eat healthy,
non-estrogenic foods and exercise much as I can. I’m 3,000% convinced
that the only thing that will make me better is losing weight and getting fit.
Wow, Kelly!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that it looks like you're on the way to getting better after that ordeal. And double "YIKES!" about the awkward exam. Those are moments we wouldn't wish upon anyone!
I'm praying for you, and I hope you are able to recover well and keep your sights set on your goals.
Hugs!
Katie
Thanks so much, Katie!
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