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15 years ago
So, like, I kind of wanted to keep quiet about this because it's not really art related or keeping me from doing art, but when I'm dealing with something every day, it's hard to keep my mouth shut about it, so I figure I'll mention it here anyway. It's kind of gross medical stuff, so don't read any further if you have any issues dealing with that kind of thing. And it kind of is keeping me from arting right now.
About a month and a half ago, I felt a large, hard mass in my lower abdomen. I thought it was related to my special time of the month or something, but it didn't go away. In fact, I felt it through the rest of the month, and it became uncomfortable to lay down on my belly and stuff. When I rolled over, I felt it shifting in my belly, and I became concerned.
So I had my boyfriend feel it to make sure that I wasn't smoking crack, and he felt it, too. He insisted that I go to the doctor right away, so I made an appointment and got it checked out last Friday.
My doctor said that there was definitely a large mass in my abdomen and had me go get a pelvic ultrasound, which I did on Monday. It turns out that I have a big buncha uterine fibroids http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_fibroids. Due to the number and size of them, she recommends that I get a hysterectomy. She's not sure that they'll be able to clean them out of my uterus successfully, but they can try if I want, which I don't.
So I am probably going to have my uterus removed, which is a pretty hardcore surgery, and it will take me several months to recover, which will suck. I'll be able to work from home, but I'm annoyed that I'll be spending my vacation time on something lame like recovering from a surgery. I'm just glad that I have insurance, an understanding employer, and enough vacation time that I can get a surgery without it impacting me financially.
Tuesday of next week, I meet up with a gyno to get a female exam and discuss this diagnosis. He may say that the surgery isn't necessary, but I doubt it. 'Cuz I got big ole' honkin' FIBROIDS, Y'ALL!
Here are the answers to the questions I am getting:
Yes, I know that this is a serious operation.
No, I don't want kids. Never have.
No, I don't want them to "save" my uterus. My uterus has caused me nothing but problems since our relationship began when I was 12. Bye-bye, uterus!
I am planning to have a going-away party for it. We will watch Dead Ringers and eat cake shaped like a uterus. I will give everyone Kinder eggs.
I hope to schedule this for the beginning of June, so hopefully I'll be well enough to attend Comic Con this year. Maybe I can finagle a wheelchair out of it so I don't have to carry anything. That would be awesome.
Or maybe do it after Comic Con. I dunno.
Anyway, that's what's up with me. What's up with you guys?
About a month and a half ago, I felt a large, hard mass in my lower abdomen. I thought it was related to my special time of the month or something, but it didn't go away. In fact, I felt it through the rest of the month, and it became uncomfortable to lay down on my belly and stuff. When I rolled over, I felt it shifting in my belly, and I became concerned.
So I had my boyfriend feel it to make sure that I wasn't smoking crack, and he felt it, too. He insisted that I go to the doctor right away, so I made an appointment and got it checked out last Friday.
My doctor said that there was definitely a large mass in my abdomen and had me go get a pelvic ultrasound, which I did on Monday. It turns out that I have a big buncha uterine fibroids http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_fibroids. Due to the number and size of them, she recommends that I get a hysterectomy. She's not sure that they'll be able to clean them out of my uterus successfully, but they can try if I want, which I don't.
So I am probably going to have my uterus removed, which is a pretty hardcore surgery, and it will take me several months to recover, which will suck. I'll be able to work from home, but I'm annoyed that I'll be spending my vacation time on something lame like recovering from a surgery. I'm just glad that I have insurance, an understanding employer, and enough vacation time that I can get a surgery without it impacting me financially.
Tuesday of next week, I meet up with a gyno to get a female exam and discuss this diagnosis. He may say that the surgery isn't necessary, but I doubt it. 'Cuz I got big ole' honkin' FIBROIDS, Y'ALL!
Here are the answers to the questions I am getting:
Yes, I know that this is a serious operation.
No, I don't want kids. Never have.
No, I don't want them to "save" my uterus. My uterus has caused me nothing but problems since our relationship began when I was 12. Bye-bye, uterus!
I am planning to have a going-away party for it. We will watch Dead Ringers and eat cake shaped like a uterus. I will give everyone Kinder eggs.
I hope to schedule this for the beginning of June, so hopefully I'll be well enough to attend Comic Con this year. Maybe I can finagle a wheelchair out of it so I don't have to carry anything. That would be awesome.
Or maybe do it after Comic Con. I dunno.
Anyway, that's what's up with me. What's up with you guys?
Seriously though, good luck.
TRY NOT TO DIE TOO MUCH, K?
:I
No, really, it's thicker than my wrist.
also despite that you're busy busy sickly sick, YOU'RE NEVER ON ANY IM CLIENT ANYMOAR BAAAAAWWWWWWWWW.
Being awesome and lecherous on these comments breaks the flow somewhat :C
I'm going to bed nao. Tragically the timezones mean that your midnight is around my 5 am so even less IM opportunities. B(