I haven’t written an
entry for a while. I had an editing job come through that has taken up a lot of
time (lucky I enjoy it!), and I’ve been tired…
And I’ve also had a
case of PMS – otherwise known as “Poor Me Syndrome”.
I have been feeling
down, feeling that the world is unfair, that nobody likes me – everybody hates
me, that the problems of the world are unfixable, that the human race is doomed
so why bother trying, etc. etc. Basically I’ve been in a place that everybody
in the world finds themselves at one time or another.
I’ve now kicked my own
butt and I’m feeling much more positive.
So – what’s happening
at the moment?
Next Thursday I’m
headed into hospital for day surgery. As my regular readers will know I have
had trouble with heavy bleeding every month that has led to me having anaemia.
I tried a hormonal thing that didn’t go well and was then referred to a gynaecologist.
I saw the brilliant Dr Singla just before Christmas and was given some options
to think about and talk about with Kirby.
I will
be having a uterine ablation and a bilateral tubal ligation, which hopefully
will really help with the bleeding, and thus the tiredness, and thus me being
able to live the life I want to.
I’m really excited
about how I may very well be after the surgery. I have plans of what I’m going
to be doing (I will be easing into things slowly though) including starting
Aikido, resuming bike riding, and doing more sewing.
But, I’m nervous as
anything about the surgery (especially the anaesthesia). I’ve been under
anaesthesia before, but the last time I was under the full one was when I was
sixteen. I’ve only been under light general anaesthesia since then (once to
remove a ganglion from my wrist and the other times for egg collection during
IVF).
I guess it’s normal to
be nervous. There are things that can happen under anaesthetic – but then there
are things that can happen just by crossing the road too.
But, I cross the road
a lot – I don’t go under anaesthesia that often (thankfully!).
Well – if you, my
lovely readers, could send me positive vibes across the air waves on Thursday
that would be brilliant, and I’ll let you know how it all goes.
5 comments:
Sending good vibes your way! I think it's completely normal to be nervous (says someone who's never been under general anesthesia). I can't wait to hear how it goes and how much better you feel!
Also, I may be a tiny bit jealous that you get to have an ablation. :)
Good luck for the operation. I don't love anaesthesia, simply because I hate coming out of it. But it's worth it. Since my hysterectomy, life is so much easier. The heavy bleeding I had been experiencing was crippling, and I just love not having to worry anymore.
I will send good vibes across the Tasman for you today, and every day this week!
Thank you so much Mali and BentNotBroken - I can feel the vibes!! Only two more sleeps and the day will be upon me. I'm keeping myself very busy writing and doing housework so that Kirby is not left having a lot to do in the two weeks I can't do much...
Why are you jealous about the ablation BNB? I may have missed something... I know! It's because I get to have a lazer thingy which may well turn me into a super hero - is that right? :-)
Love you guys xxx
I'll be thinking of you too! For the longest time, I was never one to wish away Aunt Flo, but I am 55 now & I think she has REALLY overstayed her welcome!! Several friends have had oblations done & rave about them... I've always thought, "Oh well, it won't be much longer..." but month after month Aunt Flo's final exit seems to be dragging on....! :p I hope this will give you some relief!
Hey Loribeth - sorry it took so long to publish you're comment. I think it really is going to help me to have more energy - I'm looking forward to even trying mountain biking!!! xxx
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