Yesterday: As we sit in traffic, trying to get back over the bridge...
My procedure was unexpectedly painful. I woke up crying and moaning - not encouraging for the poor women going in after me! The nurse gave me a shot for the pain though so it subsided after a bit.
Afterwards they told me that Dr Garza wanted to see me upstairs. This was nerve-wracking because the nurses (understandably) wouldn't tell me anything.
It turns out that I do have something growing inside me - polyps or fibroids most likely - but they were bleeding and he could not get a good visual. He's giving me a prescription to subdue my hormones and thin my lining - after that he has to do another hysteroscopy and should be able to remove whatever I have. Today would have been too risky.
Next hysteroscopy would be at the end of February so yet another delay.
Patience... Patience...
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Hysteroscopy
Written a few days ago: I'm popping down to Mexico early Friday for a hysteroscopy and possible myomectomy/polypectomy - there was a time of innocence when I didn't know what that meant.
When I had my surgery a couple of years ago they removed several large fibroids. Recently some of my old symptoms have returned so they need to check if the fibroids, or any other obstacles to pregnancy, have grown. If they have, they'll remove them. If they don't find anything, the doctor can go ahead and do an endometrial scratch (scrape up my endometrium) to encourage healing growth hormones which, in turn, encourages implantation.
My OBGYN in Austin recommended this along with a fallopian tube removal. Interestingly, IVF has a high chance of ectopic pregnancies and, by removing the tubes, you reduce the chance. I have chosen not to have my tubes removed right now though.
As a side note, because of cancer risks, it's recommended to remove your tubes if you're done using them. Not necessarily go in just for that but, if you're already having surgery in the area, it's not a bad idea to snip them out. Just saying. #toomuchdoctorradio
Returning to my upcoming trip, the hard part is going to be driving all night without drinking/snacking and very little sleep. I have to fast because of the anesthesia. Meh.
The good news is, if I hadn't postponed treatment this month, I would already be getting ready for transfer and wouldn't have this opportunity of prepping myself further.
Onwards!
When I had my surgery a couple of years ago they removed several large fibroids. Recently some of my old symptoms have returned so they need to check if the fibroids, or any other obstacles to pregnancy, have grown. If they have, they'll remove them. If they don't find anything, the doctor can go ahead and do an endometrial scratch (scrape up my endometrium) to encourage healing growth hormones which, in turn, encourages implantation.
My OBGYN in Austin recommended this along with a fallopian tube removal. Interestingly, IVF has a high chance of ectopic pregnancies and, by removing the tubes, you reduce the chance. I have chosen not to have my tubes removed right now though.
As a side note, because of cancer risks, it's recommended to remove your tubes if you're done using them. Not necessarily go in just for that but, if you're already having surgery in the area, it's not a bad idea to snip them out. Just saying. #toomuchdoctorradio
Returning to my upcoming trip, the hard part is going to be driving all night without drinking/snacking and very little sleep. I have to fast because of the anesthesia. Meh.
The good news is, if I hadn't postponed treatment this month, I would already be getting ready for transfer and wouldn't have this opportunity of prepping myself further.
Onwards!
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Donor Cycle Update
The new year started with a lot of physical unpleasantness which I will refrain from going in to. It did require a visit to urgent care and, while I liked the PA who treated me, he also managed to misdiagnos me. With the interference of inappropriate antibiotics, my healing was prolonged. Nevertheless, after three weeks of pain, and a visit to a specialist, I finally feel well and happy.
Unfortunately, this issue did cause me to postpone my donor attempt until next month. I didn't want to risk starting my donor cycle with possible complications.
To pass the time, J and I are continuing to work on our house. Yesterday we cut our old dining table in half, and attached one half to the wall, creating a cute and quirky computer desk. We're trying to decide what to do with the other half - a writing desk for me perhaps?
As far as Mexico goes, we do need to make one trip down before treatment starts, and that might possibly happen this weekend. I need to get more information on when donor payments are needed before we go down though. This will be the first time J and I drive to Mexico together - and, apparently, the plan is for me to drive the truck a bit. *ahem* Not sure how good that idea is!
It will be a quick trip with no overnight stay. We'll visit the doctor, pop into Garcia's briefly, lunch at an Italian restaurant, and then home again. I'm looking forward to it!
Unfortunately, this issue did cause me to postpone my donor attempt until next month. I didn't want to risk starting my donor cycle with possible complications.
To pass the time, J and I are continuing to work on our house. Yesterday we cut our old dining table in half, and attached one half to the wall, creating a cute and quirky computer desk. We're trying to decide what to do with the other half - a writing desk for me perhaps?
As far as Mexico goes, we do need to make one trip down before treatment starts, and that might possibly happen this weekend. I need to get more information on when donor payments are needed before we go down though. This will be the first time J and I drive to Mexico together - and, apparently, the plan is for me to drive the truck a bit. *ahem* Not sure how good that idea is!
It will be a quick trip with no overnight stay. We'll visit the doctor, pop into Garcia's briefly, lunch at an Italian restaurant, and then home again. I'm looking forward to it!
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