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first pre-op today
As a reminder, I first started this about 4 weeks ago, and they found a right adnexal cyst of 9cm w/septations and debris.
I met with my surgeon's resident today to do all the pre-op consents and order all the lab work. Here is our game plan. They will do a laparotomy from below my belly button down. That way, if it comes back malignant, they can simply extend the incision upwards rather than making a J or T shape. If the cyst is an inclusion cyst from adhesions from my Crohn's surgery, they will simply drain the cyst and close me back up. If it is ovarian and the biopsy is benign, then they will do a TAH and BSO IF they can do it without causing a lot of trauma to my intestines. If it is ovarian and malignant, then they won't even worry about the intestines but take everything, including the fatty lining of the abdomen and lymph nodes. If they do the TAH and BSO, I'll go ahead and start on HRT.
They will also take take down any adhesions and use blockers.
The surgeon is leaning towards an inclusion cyst (before the US&MRI he said he thought I was having pain from adhesions) and that was all that was wrong with me). The resident, MRI doctor, and radiology doctor are all calling it a complex cyst. I told them they should take bets - and I get a cut of the winnings! LOL Anyway, after all this today, my partner and I went out to lunch to celebrate the imminent arrival of our granddaughter (due April 20) and the imminent demise of my alien (April 18). It is a race! We're hoping our daughter either goes into labor this weekend or waits until the 21st or 22nd.
I met with my surgeon's resident today to do all the pre-op consents and order all the lab work. Here is our game plan. They will do a laparotomy from below my belly button down. That way, if it comes back malignant, they can simply extend the incision upwards rather than making a J or T shape. If the cyst is an inclusion cyst from adhesions from my Crohn's surgery, they will simply drain the cyst and close me back up. If it is ovarian and the biopsy is benign, then they will do a TAH and BSO IF they can do it without causing a lot of trauma to my intestines. If it is ovarian and malignant, then they won't even worry about the intestines but take everything, including the fatty lining of the abdomen and lymph nodes. If they do the TAH and BSO, I'll go ahead and start on HRT.
They will also take take down any adhesions and use blockers.
The surgeon is leaning towards an inclusion cyst (before the US&MRI he said he thought I was having pain from adhesions) and that was all that was wrong with me). The resident, MRI doctor, and radiology doctor are all calling it a complex cyst. I told them they should take bets - and I get a cut of the winnings! LOL Anyway, after all this today, my partner and I went out to lunch to celebrate the imminent arrival of our granddaughter (due April 20) and the imminent demise of my alien (April 18). It is a race! We're hoping our daughter either goes into labor this weekend or waits until the 21st or 22nd.
I was in the Air Force for just over 4 years. I loved my work, but frankly, I hated the military. LOL
I am praying for you for everything to go your way. You need the six weeks to recover. I went back after two weeks (part time) and it was hell!! I truly recommend the full six weeks (or more if you can get it!). Looking forward to hearing about the new grandbaby. New babies are always such a great joy in life! Godspeed
~Tascha
~Tascha
Cathy, you have a good game plan. You have my prayers for whatever it is in there to be some benign structure, so you can get well quick and start spoiling that baby.
I'm glad things are going well and are linged up for post-op. Good luck on the surgery and congrats on the grandchild! I will be sending good thoughts your way that everything will work out fine!
Take care,
Michelle
Take care,
Michelle
Also, I want to let everyone know how much I have appreciated the warmth, support, and humor from all of you. The past 6-8 weeks have been rough... I've really had a lot of pain. It has been great to get feedback from others travelling similar paths.
The past week my pain has been escalating. Even with the tramadol and tylenol, I hurt. I've left work early every day this week. :( But, there is an end in sight.
Also, I got some great news from the VA (how is that for a switch). If any component of the surgery involves my Crohn's disease or the surgery for my Crohn's disease, then I will be eligable for temporary 100% disability. Which, since I do not have any benefits from my brand new job, will replace my income that I'll lose after surgery. If I don't get the disability from the VA, then I'm going to have to figure out how to go back part time after only 3 weeks home because of finances. If I get it, then I can recuperate the full 6 weeks with no financial worries.
Cathy
The past week my pain has been escalating. Even with the tramadol and tylenol, I hurt. I've left work early every day this week. :( But, there is an end in sight.
Also, I got some great news from the VA (how is that for a switch). If any component of the surgery involves my Crohn's disease or the surgery for my Crohn's disease, then I will be eligable for temporary 100% disability. Which, since I do not have any benefits from my brand new job, will replace my income that I'll lose after surgery. If I don't get the disability from the VA, then I'm going to have to figure out how to go back part time after only 3 weeks home because of finances. If I get it, then I can recuperate the full 6 weeks with no financial worries.
Cathy
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