I'm back home but still in pain..  |
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Instead of responding to every post in my friend's discussion that she started about me, I decided to just start a new discussion and say everything once.
I'm doing ok but not ok. Have some health issues that should of been taken care of over a year ago but the quack doctors seem to find something wrong with me every time. I have 5 uterine fibroids that are becoming increasingly difficult to deal with. What was supposed to be a simple surgery 1 1/2 yrs. ago is now going to be a hysterectomy by the end of Nov. The biggest fibroid is just over the size of a softball or large grapefruit while the smallest is the size of a golfball. Every month, the cramping is worse and yesterday was no exception. Pain woke me out of a deep sleep and I couldn't even move. Went to ER but they sent me on my way knowing I had a drs. appointment that morning. At the doctor's (a new one this time), she flat out told me I'm having this surgery before the month is over. If I don't get it, I will eventually bleed to death in the future being I'm now bleeding every day instead of just a few days like a normal period and it's alot of blood loss. She has me on presription iron as well. I've never ever had a UTI either but now it seems to set up camp in me since these friggin' fibroids are getting worse.
On top of this, I now have diabetes along with high BP and cholesterol so my diet has gone through a tailspin trying to control it all as well. Once this surgery is over and done with, I'll be able to control my other issues better being the stress I'm under right now is unbearable.
Thanks a million bunches for posting here yesterday on my behalf, Pyewacket. When I sent that email out, I knew you would post over at FB but totally forgot about here being I'm not very active here like I used to be. HUGE HUGS to you!!!!
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1. The_Lamb_Lies_Down (3503) | 2 months ago | Wow...I don't know what to say, other than you will be in my thoughts and I hope the surgery goes well.
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Hatley (21819) | 2 months ago | but fellow mylotters once she recovers from surgery,at least then she will be relieved of all the stressors, so controlling her blood sugar will a whole lot easier, that I do know as a long standing diabetic. pain and stress do a number on blood glucose.
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3. Hatley (21819) | 2 months ago | hi blackbriar I am so sorry to hear you are in such miserable pain then on top of that you have to deal with diabetes,but let me as a diabetic of many years assure you that after you are over your surgery that controlling your blood sugar will be much easier . also it is no longer the biggie it used to be,its not a death sentence, in a way its a life sentence as we learn to eat just the way all of us should to be in the best of health. I am 83 and going strong,so one can live nicely with diabetes if you eat healthily keep your figure trim, and get some exercise every day .Also once the stressors are gone,you will not have so much problems controlling your blood sugar.Pain is a really bit@h when it comes to pushing up your blood sugar. take care and get well as soon as you can. hugs from hatley.
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blackbriar (6355) | 2 months ago | You are so very right, Hatley! I can't even exercise right now being it hurts too much to even walk which is my most fave form of exercise. My sugar is staying under 200 but I know it should be under 100. I'm on the pills so the dr. upped the strength a little to help me drop that level to where it should be. The diet isn't all that bad for me being I made the decision about 5yrs ago to eat healthier. Means no more white bread, chips and all that other crap with no real nutrition values. We eat a LOT of fruits and veggies and wheat or 7-grain bread and less meat. Just have to adjust it a little is all.
This instant..my stressor is a 4-legged orange tabby who is trying very hard to help himself to his treats that are behind a door. LOL God made his paws into hands, I swear!
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4. pyewacket (11667) | 2 months ago | Now I think you'll understand that feeling my great-grandmother who was a nurse in that doctors are IDIOTS...Why the hell they didn't do a simple surgery procedure over a year ago I'll never know and instead put you through all this crap...nuts too bad you can't sue the doctors that handled your "case" then for misdiagnosis or whatever since they put you at a serious risk and were negligent. My prayers and thoughts are still with you and sorry to hear on top of everything you have diabetes as well. Take care of yourself or I'll sic Pyewacket on ya...LOL
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5. Opal26 (10096) | 2 months ago | Hey Blackbriar~ Just glad to hear that your ok for now and hanging in there too. My girlfriend had similar issues with fibroids and had a hysterectomy and is fine now and you will be too! Just keep praying and try to keep it together and once they get those miserable fibroids out of you you will feel so much better as she did! There will be no more pain, excessive bleeding and the other issues will be alot easier to control! I worked for a gynocolgist so I can tell you I know what I'm talking about! And if you think that your fibroids are big, believe me some are even bigger and you are lucky! Compared to what I'e seen and heard your's are "normal" in comparison! So please just do what the doctor is telling you and get the surgery asap and you will be so much better afterwards! My prayers are with you! Hugs, Opal
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blackbriar (6355) | 2 months ago | Thanks for the prayers, Opal. I know all my other issues pretty much center around these miserable fibroids. The biggest one can actually be seen as a lump on my stomach and if you put your hand on it, can feel it also. She said that one has been there growing since around the time my daughter was born which was 11yrs. ago. They could all be bigger than that now being I haven't had another ultrasound yet but they did do a cat scan on them. The ER doctor actually hissed out DAMN! when he felt the one and his eyes were full of concern. Course, promising him a black eye if he tried touching it again might of brought the word out as well. lol It HURT, dammit! I just want these things outta me so I can go back to leading a normal life again. So much I haven't been able to do cause of them. One is something super simple like washing my feet in the shower. I can't bend over without pain!
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6. ElicBxn (15575) | 2 months ago | I'm sorry you are so sick, but I'm glad you are going to get these dealt with, and sooner rather than later.
My roomie bled the entire month of Sept and is also on prescription iron. She has a benign polyp, she's getting it dealt with tomorrow.
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blackbriar (6355) | 2 months ago | Thanks Elic! I've always hated the monthly curse but having this problem is a nightmare I wouldn't wish on my worse enemy. Let her know I'm thinking about her and hope all goes well.
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blackbriar (6355) | 2 months ago | So? How's she doing, Elic?
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ElicBxn (15575) | 2 months ago | she's sore every where EXCEPT where they said she'd be
and I'm sore too - go figure... of course I have fibromyalgia, so I'm often sore
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7. GardenGerty (20546) | 2 months ago | I had a total hysterectomy due to fibroids and they found endometriosis when they went in which made the surgery take a lot more. My recovery was fantastic, and I have never regretted it. I hope that the surgery leaves you pain free and in control of all the other problems. The UTI's are probably going to get better first, as you will not be so crowded in the area any more.
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blackbriar (6355) | 2 months ago | Hiya GardenGerty! My mom had the same done about 20yrs. ago and she recovered nicely. Only concern was my dog who kept insisting on cuddling with her being he knew she wasn't well. I know this surgery will be my ticket back to decent health and really looking forward to it. Imagine, I will be able to sleep throughout the night again instead of in blocks. I can go back to using reg. pads...wait a min. here......I won't have any use for them anymore...yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! lol
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8. stephcjh (22972) | 2 months ago | I truly feel sorry for you. It seems that you are going through so much right now. I sure hope that they can get you in and get this problem fixed as soon as possible. I pray that it all turns out well for you also.
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blackbriar (6355) | 2 months ago | Thanks steph! Everything will turn out well for me, I just know it.
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blackbriar (6355) | 2 months ago | Thanks tandmunlimited! I know my body best and right now it's saying to get these blasted things outta here so it can heal properly.
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10. dumblnddzzy (10307) | 2 months ago | OMG Karen,i do hope you get this taken care of ASAP!!You could bleed to death?? OMG...No wonder you are having such problems with your health sweetheart, you are in my prayers... Hopefully you willget this done & it will be over & done with..If you need anything let me know,ok?!!XXXXLori
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blackbriar (6355) | 2 months ago | That is why I decided to just start a discussion about it instead of trying to tell everyone in Pye's discussion,one at a time. This is another reason why my diet has been blown into a talespin. I go every week to my dietitian to adjust calorie/carb intake as needed until after the surgery to ensure I'm getting enough nutrtion to replace what I'm losing through the blood loss and that I'm on the prescription iron as well. I'll be fine, Lori. I'm really looking forward to the hysterectomy knowing it's going to really help me with my other health issues once I'm healed.
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