Terabith Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I have to have a hysterectomy on Monday because of a giant ovarian tumor, which is terrifying and sad. I'm hoping I'll get to keep an ovary, since I'm definitely not near menopause. Good news today is was that genetic testing came back negative, which is good not just for me but also for my daughters and sister. And CT scan didn't show anything other than the mass we already knew about. Surgeon says she thinks there's a good chance it's benign. But, still a lot of things to be scared of. Possibility of malignancy. Surgery. Anesthesia. Drama with my mother and my mother in law. So...prayers and good thoughts would be appreciated. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Tons of good thoughts headed your way, Terabith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Hugs and prayers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Thinking of you. I hope everyone can mind their own drama so you can heal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Praying!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Hugs and prayers. Speedy, drama free recovery to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Praying, especially for peace and healing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I am sending lots of hugs and prayers your way. I am sorry you are going through this. I will be thinking of you on Monday. Hoping for an simple surgery, great recovery, and the best news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Lots of good thoughts and hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Wishing you a successful surgery and quick recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Praying for you and your family. For best possible outcomes, ease of surgery and meds, peace during this long weekend before surgery, and recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Said a prayer for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Will be thinking of you, Monday. I hope it is benign, and your healing is quick. Update us when you can ❤️. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Praying for you! Take ALL the time you need to heal, physically and otherwise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 You'll be in my thoughts on Monday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Prayers/healing vibes sent your way. I hope the operation goes smoothly and that treatment is successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 praying for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Thinking of you and sending lots of positive thoughts your way. I hope everything goes smoothly and you have the best possible outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 May you be peaceful, calm and may healing speed along with no drama from busy-bodies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Praying for your good health and speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I will pray, Terabith! Let us know how you are when you are able. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Praying for it to be benign and that life will start to get so much better after surgery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Many (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Sending hugs and prayers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I’m sorry I didn’t post sooner, Terabith, but I just saw this thread for the first time. I will pray for an uneventful surgery, a benign tumor, and a very quick recovery! I will also pray that you won’t be too scared. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Thinking of you today, Terabith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 praying this morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Thinking of you! I hope all goes well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Praying here, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Praying... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Praying here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Thinking of you today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Thinking of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Sending prayers and all good healing energy your way, Terabith. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezyone Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Hope your recovery is swift and uneventful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thinking of you and looking forward to an update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 I hope you’re recovering well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 I’m surviving. I am very tired. Pain is a bit better but still an issue. I haven’t pooped yet, so that’s a concern, but I am at home. My brain is too fuzzy to do much other than sleep. I’m trying to walk a lot; ironically that was easier in the hospital when I didn’t have to worry about getting dressed to go around the hospital “block.” 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Thank you for the update! I have NOT been stalking this thread waiting to hear from you!!! (Ok, yes I have!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Thanks for the update. Hang in there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I gave you a trophy because recovery is hard work. I hope healing improves quickly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 Recovering sucks. I mean, I am incredibly grateful that it doesn’t appear to be cancer and that they saved an ovary. And that everything is going as well as can be expected. I really, really am. But it’s sinking in how incredibly long this is going to take. And I’m so tired. Completely and utterly exhausted. Like with the flu exhausted. I can barely stay awake. And it hurts. Definitely more pain than the first day. It’s hard to move around. And my brain feels completely offline. I can’t really read or watch tv. I can’t concentrate on anything, because I’m so tired. I’m trying to walk and such as much as possible. But it just highlights how hard everything is. And I don’t have anything to complain about. I AM grateful. It just sucks at the same time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 (((Terabith))) Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Terabith said: Recovering sucks. I mean, I am incredibly grateful that it doesn’t appear to be cancer and that they saved an ovary. And that everything is going as well as can be expected. I really, really am. But it’s sinking in how incredibly long this is going to take. And I’m so tired. Completely and utterly exhausted. Like with the flu exhausted. I can barely stay awake. And it hurts. Definitely more pain than the first day. It’s hard to move around. And my brain feels completely offline. I can’t really read or watch tv. I can’t concentrate on anything, because I’m so tired. I’m trying to walk and such as much as possible. But it just highlights how hard everything is. And I don’t have anything to complain about. I AM grateful. It just sucks at the same time. Hmm. Are you are narcotic pain relievers? If not, something seems off. Your brain should not be this fuzzy. Surgery is exhausting but you seem a step beyond this. I'd give it until noon today, and then call the doctor's office and report your symptoms. Be very clear regarding the level of your fatigue, where you're at on the pain scale, and your mental fog. The weekend is coming and you want to make sure you're headed in the right direction so you're not waiting until Monday's office hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 I am on narcotics. I’m not taking them constantly but the nine inch incision is pretty uncomfortable and ibuprofen alone doesn’t always keep the pain under a five. I talked to the nurse who said this level of fatigue was normal. I am getting less foggy but apparently pain and exhaustion can make you overstimulated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Terabith said: Recovering sucks. I mean, I am incredibly grateful that it doesn’t appear to be cancer and that they saved an ovary. And that everything is going as well as can be expected. I really, really am. But it’s sinking in how incredibly long this is going to take. And I’m so tired. Completely and utterly exhausted. Like with the flu exhausted. I can barely stay awake. And it hurts. Definitely more pain than the first day. It’s hard to move around. And my brain feels completely offline. I can’t really read or watch tv. I can’t concentrate on anything, because I’m so tired. I’m trying to walk and such as much as possible. But it just highlights how hard everything is. And I don’t have anything to complain about. I AM grateful. It just sucks at the same time. It's possible to be both grateful for good quality medical treatment, and really sad/mad/grieving for the necessity of that treatment and the impact it will have on your life. Don't try to talk yourself out of those emotions and thoughts, they are real and valid, just like recognizing the necessity of the operation is real and valid. That doesn't mean you have to like it!!! I hope things improve over the weekend! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 Not sure how much blood I lost. But I would think with all the digging inside that it would be hard to do that without blood loss. I’m not as wiped out as when I gave birth and had a fourth degree tear. Mentally I was okay then, but physically I couldn’t stand without getting dizzy. Just to make things more exciting, apparently my mother in law has a detached retina. Fun times! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Terabith said: It just sucks at the same time. Can you find anything really worthwhile to do? Like watch all the Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers movies? Or you could stream this really high quality BBC wonder on your amazon prime Young Dracula - The BBC Series: The Complete First Season I'm sorry you feel like junk. On the plus side, it isn't a concussion. I see you're saying you're on track. Sigh. 11 hours ago, Terabith said: I am on narcotics. Oh my goodness! Well you're definitely feeling a mess. My dd was a loon on those strong pain meds. Fwiw she didn't remember later what she did. Don't go to Vegas. Maybe you won't remember this completely when you're better. Try to sleep a lot. Edited June 15, 2019 by PeterPan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Today was definitely better! I was able to read some and the chaos of being around people didn’t make me nauseated or headachy. I even put on actual clothes and went out for a bit to Chick Fil A and a coffee house where my husband knew the guitarist. I felt almost normal, even if my arms look like a heroin addict. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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