Tuesday, I went to the doc to have my mini-procedure done. You know the one I chose over major surgery. I'd been hearing mixed information on what to expect and the recovery time, but heh, I could handle it. I had three different friends offer to go with me, but I said it would be no problem. I honestly thought, I'll have mild cramping, go home, sleep for a day, and I'll feel better. What was I thinking?
First off the procedure was not a walk in the park, though it took less than 5 minutes. I spent the next 2.5 hours in a haze of weakness, unconsciousness, and what some seem to believe was shock. My body did not like what was done to it. As I lay on the examining table in a quivering mess, the nurses kept asking who they could call to sit with me. I nearly did answer, but then said I'd be okay. I really thought, I just need to get a grip and get up. Mind you, I had tried getting up in the first 30 minutes, which is what had led to my state of initial unconsciousness.
Now mind you, I had two situations working against me involving the procedure. They even did a sonogram to make sure everything was okay, since I was in so much pain. Yea, forgot to mention the pain, which they tell me may last 3 weeks. A little too late to rethink that one.
Now, I know I was too stubborn about allowing anyone to go with me, or calling anyone once I was at the docs, or trying to leave the docs, or driving myself home in a winter emergency, or coming into work though I'm in pain. I know. I can't help it! The more I push myself, the quicker things return to normal. It's my mindset. Though I don't deny, I will have someone go with me next time and I won't try to leave the docs while the room is spinning.
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Well, in this at least, you are SO normal! How many women say, "No, no, the broken glass I am walking on doesn't hurt a bit! Pay no attention to the bleeding! You need my shoes more than I do." Or words to that effect. That being said, we are glad you've learned your lesson but WE will insist you have company next time.
I did some reading on this when you left and the light bulb went off. I'm not sure why I didn't realize before what was going on. You're not cramping my dear, you are having labor. But you're not going to give birth, your body is doing what it does when you give birth. According to what I read, you are not alone in what you suffered. Just keep checking for a temperature!! Take it easy.
Oh darlin!! I wish I could be there for you! Please promise you will take it easy and not push yourself too much. I know it makes you feel better to act as if everything is normal, but everything is kinda haywire and your poor body needs time to recover. Love you!
Oh Melissa. It sounds frightful. What would happen if you had it taken out. How will that affect the outcome? Will that mean you would have to have the surgery? I hope it straightens itself out and eases. Reminds me of when I had to have a test for my fallopian tubes, and they told me it would feel like a pinch. Well that was a big lie. I never trust them when the try to mitigate the pain involved.
Ah yes, but don't forget to let your body rest. The more you rest, the better your body will heal and less likely complications will happen in the future.
Take advantage of the chance to rest, rest, rest. Hope you are feeling better soon!
The last time I had a surgery and pushed myself was in 2007. I ended up in the ER for 2 days over that one. I, too, was stubborn, thinking I could do everything I did before, why should this be any harder or more difficult?!? I learned a valuable lesson about myself and decided what I had to do was different than what I wanted to do.
Get better and rest!
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