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So, long time no see, huh? When I last left off, we were going to probably schedule a laparoscopy to look for endometriosis. Well, I just had that surgery done last Thursday. And boy, was it a blast.
I'll spare the gory details and just hit the funny parts and highlights.
First of all, I have vasovagal syncope, which basically means I faint like one those goats. My blood pressure suddenly plummets, my blood rushes from my heart to my legs and out I go. It's on every medical chart I've ever had and I'm always sure to fully disclose to every nurse and doctor. I'd hate for anyone to be surprised by Amy the Fainting Goat, and to be honest, it's not a comfortable experience. I'd rather try to avoid it at all costs. It has nothing to do with being scared or nervous. Just certain things trigger it, like extreme heat, certain pressure points, and needles.
Like the needles used to start IV lines.
Long story short, I fainted when the poor nurse put in my IV. Everyone was prepared and no one was hurt. I came to, begging for sedatives. I'm sure I sounded like a junkie.
Second thing, I wake up in recovery IN MID-SENTENCE. Apparently I had been carrying on quite a conversation with the poor nurse. No idea what I was saying, but she seemed relieved that I was finally coherent. Bless her.
Okay, funny stuff is over. Now on to the actual medical stuff.
Number one, there was a small amount of endometrial tissue that the doctor cartorized. The interesting thing about endometriosis is that the amount of scarring found does not necessarily correspond to the level of pain. Only time will tell if that took care of my abdominal pain.
Number two, the doctor noted that my ovaries resembled those of an older woman in size and color. Not sure what this means, but Internet searches have only frightened me.
While the experience of surgery has not exactly been pleasant, I am so #grateful to the medical staff at Williamson Medical Center! Everyone there was very considerate and personable while still remaining professional. Huge shout-out to doctors and nurses who love on their patients!
I return to the doctor in a few days for my post-surgical appointment, where I will ask all of my questions. I'll post another update then.
Ta-Ta!
Amy
I'll spare the gory details and just hit the funny parts and highlights.
First of all, I have vasovagal syncope, which basically means I faint like one those goats. My blood pressure suddenly plummets, my blood rushes from my heart to my legs and out I go. It's on every medical chart I've ever had and I'm always sure to fully disclose to every nurse and doctor. I'd hate for anyone to be surprised by Amy the Fainting Goat, and to be honest, it's not a comfortable experience. I'd rather try to avoid it at all costs. It has nothing to do with being scared or nervous. Just certain things trigger it, like extreme heat, certain pressure points, and needles.
Like the needles used to start IV lines.
Long story short, I fainted when the poor nurse put in my IV. Everyone was prepared and no one was hurt. I came to, begging for sedatives. I'm sure I sounded like a junkie.
Second thing, I wake up in recovery IN MID-SENTENCE. Apparently I had been carrying on quite a conversation with the poor nurse. No idea what I was saying, but she seemed relieved that I was finally coherent. Bless her.
Okay, funny stuff is over. Now on to the actual medical stuff.
Number one, there was a small amount of endometrial tissue that the doctor cartorized. The interesting thing about endometriosis is that the amount of scarring found does not necessarily correspond to the level of pain. Only time will tell if that took care of my abdominal pain.
Number two, the doctor noted that my ovaries resembled those of an older woman in size and color. Not sure what this means, but Internet searches have only frightened me.
While the experience of surgery has not exactly been pleasant, I am so #grateful to the medical staff at Williamson Medical Center! Everyone there was very considerate and personable while still remaining professional. Huge shout-out to doctors and nurses who love on their patients!
I return to the doctor in a few days for my post-surgical appointment, where I will ask all of my questions. I'll post another update then.
Ta-Ta!
Amy