Hello mylotters, a quick update
@arunima25 (90182)
Bangalore, India
May 19, 2025 3:46am CST
Hello mylotters,
Hope that all is well in your myLot corner
. It's 2 PM here as I write this post. Its been a cloudy day so far after a night long heavy rain. Weather is gorgeous.
I am sitting in my balcony and enjoying the breeze.
This is my first post after my surgery. I got my surgery done on 6th May morning and it's almost two weeks now. I am slowly recovering. My surgery was way more complicated than what was thought. Doctors knew that it was a complicated case from the very beginning, but it was uglier than what they imagined. My endometriosis was way beyond stage 4. The surgery that was supposed to be for one and half hours went for four hours. There was a lot of mass on my posterior wall and needed all scrapping. The same was with the right ovary and the wall next to it. My external stitches are healed, but the internal ones will take upto 8 weeks. I am advised to go easy and not tire myself physically till June end. I am walking slowly across the house a few times, watching TV, reading book, doing some easy chores like cutting vegetables, folding clothes etc while sitting and watching TV.
My mom is here, my daughters are here too as it's holiday time. My mom is taking good care of my diet and I could easily recover the blood loss during surgery with her nursing and healthy food.
Though I have enough free time, I am trying to stay away from screen as much as possible. I don't want to strain my eyes. Also, I am spending more time with my family. I have sent request for medical leave in June and it has been accepted. The school reopens after summer vacation in June. Bur I will go back to work in July. I also sent messages to parents and students that I will resume my afternoon therapy sessions from July.
That's the update from my side. Hope that all us well in your myLot corner. Take care.




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@LindaOHio (188873)
• United States
19 May
It's good to hear from you. I hope your recovery goes well and that you take it as easy as possible. Have a good week.
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@LindaOHio (188873)
• United States
5h
@arunima25 You're very welcome. My husband's 3rd cousin will be coming to help me on Thursday night. Yay!
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
22h
Thanks for your wishes. I know that we always want to rest, but it's not fun to rest when sick. We want to get back to our normal life. I am giving priority to my health in the present. Once I am fully recovered and strong, things will be better. I am very positive that my quality of life will be much better after this surgery.
I hope that you have a good week too. And you get some help soon, you really need that. Take care.
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@allknowing (145850)
• India
19 May
I never knew your surgery was that serious And now you are telling us Happy that your family is rallying round you and that will see you up and about earlier than you think
Take care.
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
22h
Thanks for your wishes. I know that we always want to rest, but it's not fun to rest when sick. We want to get back to our normal life. I am giving priority to my health in the present. Once I am fully recovered and strong, things will be better. I am very positive that my quality of life will be much better after this surgery.
Happy to have my family around. I am very much pampered and feel good about thar.

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@allknowing (145850)
• India
14h
@arunima25 Get well soon and take care. Rest is required.
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
6h
@allknowing Thank you. I am totally focused on my health now.
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@RebeccasFarm (94758)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 May
I am so glad it went well and you had excellent doctors.
My son is due for daunting surgery..heart and others..
I am devastated here and have to also move to new place and prodding inept office people to do their jobs and process paperwork.
Please take care and get well soon. Success

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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
22h
Thanks for your wishes. I know that we always want to rest, but it's not fun to rest when sick. We want to get back to our normal life. I am giving priority to my health in the present. Once I am fully recovered and strong, things will be better. I am very positive that my quality of life will be much better after this surgery.
That must be taking a toll on your peace of mind. I hope that everything is sorted out soon there at your end. Wishing all the luck for your son's surgery. Sending my prayers and thoights.Take care.
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@RebeccasFarm (94758)
• Arvada, Colorado
2h
@arunima25 Thank you Arunima..good day and good health to you too..yes a very difficult time.

@Juliaacv (53333)
• Canada
19 May
I am thankful that they were able to complete all of the work during the operation.
In time, and with the great assistance of your family, you will begin to feel better and stronger.
When we lose so much blood such as you have, it literally takes weeks or sometimes months, to regain our strength completely. I know as I have been there, be patient and kind to your body.

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@Juliaacv (53333)
• Canada
22h
@arunima25 Building back your body from loss of blood is a slow process.
Rest and foods/drinks conducive to rebuilding that hemoglobin are necessary.
I used to try to eat liver, as much as I disliked the taste, it did help.
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
22h
Thanks for your wishes. I know that we always want to rest, but it's not fun to rest when sick. We want to get back to our normal life. I am giving priority to my health in the present. Once I am fully recovered and strong, things will be better. I am very positive that my quality of life will be much better after this surgery.
Grateful to have such loving and supportive family. It takes a while to recover after such blood loss and complicated surgery.
Have a good week.



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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
21h
@Juliaacv I am a vegetarian by choice. But if need arises, I can eat that as medicine. I am taking boiled eggs regularly. Having spinach soup, tomato soup with a piece of beetroot ( limited quantity as I have diabetes)etc. My haemoglobin level has improved a lot.
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@DaddyEvil (148431)
• United States
19 May
I'm happy to hear your surgery went well and you're healing nicely. I'm glad you have your family around you to help take care of you while you're healing.
I'm glad the school approved your extra medical leave to give you more time to heal without straining. 

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@DaddyEvil (148431)
• United States
22h
@arunima25 You're very welcome.
Still making you work, even if it's only online, doesn't sound very considerate of them to me. If you're off work because of surgery, then you shouldn't be doing any work at all.
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
22h
@DaddyEvil The online work doesn't involve children or any physical strain. It's just meeting parents and children twice a week at my convenience and giving them the guidance and program to carry on in my absence. This plan is for July, if I still have the need to rest more. June is a complete holiday.
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
22h
Thanks for your wishes. I know that we always want to rest, but it's not fun to rest when sick. We want to get back to our normal life. I am giving priority to my health in the present. Once I am fully recovered and strong, things will be better. I am very positive that my quality of life will be much better after this surgery.
My school was really considerate. In fact they are allowing me to do things online till I feel fully recovered to come physically.
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
6h
Thank you for your wishes. The recovery is slow and steady. I am hopeful for a much better quality of life once I recover fully.
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@GardenGerty (163513)
• United States
11h
It has been many years, but I had similar surgery. You will feel more healthy as you heal. I am so glad your mom and family can come and support your recovery.
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
6h
Thanks for the affirmation. It's assuring to listen to stories of people who have gone through similar phase. I am hopeful about a much better quality of life once I fully recover. Mom is a blessing, things have become much easier and smooth having her around. I am loving and enjoying all the care.
@Marilynda1225 (84669)
• United States
22h
Happy to hear that you're recovering from your surgery and that your mom and daughters are helping take care of you. Sorry that the surgery was more than what was expected but hope you continue to take it easy and not try to do too much before you're completely healed. Sending you lots of good and well wishes 



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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
21h
Thanks for your wishes. I know that we always want to rest, but it's not fun to rest when sick. We want to get back to our normal life. I am giving priority to my health in the present. Once I am fully recovered and strong, things will be better. I am very positive that my quality of life will be much better after this surgery.
Grateful to have a loving and supportive family. I am enjoying the attention and pampering.
I hope that you have a good week. Take care.
@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
22h
Thanks for your wishes. I know that we always want to rest, but it's not fun to rest when sick. We want to get back to our normal life. I am giving priority to my health in the present. Once I am fully recovered and strong, things will be better. I am very positive that my quality of life will be much better after this surgery.
I am grateful to have such loving and supportive family. I am enjoying all the pampering and care.
Hope that all is well with Vince and you. Take care.

@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
6h
Thank you for your wishes. I am putting my health as a priority at this time and doing all that is to be done under doctor's advice. Mom is a true blessing, I get so much emotional support from her. Things have been easier and manageable with her around.
It's good to hear from you from time to time. 

@aninditasen (17067)
• Raurkela, India
23h
Wishing you a quick recovery. Glad you have your mom and daughters to care for you. One always wants to go back to work and lead a normal life.
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
22h
Thanks for your wishes. I know that we always want to rest, but it's not fun to rest when sick. We want to get back to our normal life. I am giving priority to my health in the present. Once I am fully recovered and strong, things will be better. I am very positive that my quality of life will be much better after this surgery.
@Kandae11 (56436)
•
19 May
I am happy to hear that you are recovering and that the doctors have done a good job. Take their advice and take it easy - l know that will be difficult since you're accustomed to being active. A blessing that your mom and daughters are there with you. Wishing you a quick, safe recovery.
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
22h
Thanks for your wishes. I know that we always want to rest, but it's not fun to rest when sick. We want to get back to our normal life. I am giving priority to my health in the present. Once I am fully recovered and strong, things will be better. I am very positive that my quality of life will be much better after this surgery.
I am enjoying all the pampering and care. My family is a big emotional support in this time. Grateful to have them in my life.
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@a_jerobon (2317)
• Eldoret, Kenya
20h
Hello, it is so nice to hear about your successful sugery and I hope you recover well. Kudos to your mom for the awesome care she is giving you, mothers are a blessing

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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
6h
Thanks for your wishes.
Moms are true blessings. Things are so much easier and manageable with her around. We never outgrow our parent's love. I am in my late forties with two adult daughters of my own. And I am enjoying her attention and love. 

@MarieCoyle (43848)
•
6h
I'm sorry it was so much worse than they thought it was. Glad for you that you have some assistance to help you get better and manage things. When I'm sick or have had surgery, I just can't hardly wait to get better to get out of bed, so I know how you feel! Take good care!
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@arunima25 (90182)
• Bangalore, India
3h
Thank you for your wishes. I am totally focused on my health for now, though it's so tempting to get to work as I am so used to it. Taking rest when you are sick is not fun.
Having mom and a supportive family is such a blessing in these times.

