Post-op Update

I had my post-op appointment today. They biopsied my uterus, cervix and ovaries when they took them out. Those all came back negative. My colon screening was also negative. Woot!

After removing the uterus they were able to examine it and determine that my pain was caused by adenomyosis: "This condition results from the lining cells of the uterus growing directly into the muscle wall of the uterus. When the lining cells of the uterus bleed at the time of the menstrual period, these misplaced cells in the muscle bleed as well. And bleeding directly into the muscle causes pain. As the blood accumulates, the surrounding muscle swells and forms fibrous tissue in response to the irritation." Source

Since the hysterectomy I have noticed that I no longer have the abdominal or back pain that I had before. I have the normal pain you would expect after such a surgery but on a scale of 1 to 10 I wouldn't rate it any high than a 4. This is excellent since I haven't had a day below 6 in the past 6-9 months. I couldn't be more pleased.

I'm feeling so much better as evidenced by my shopping after my appointment. :P And I *will* create something this weekend even if it's only a page in my journal. And tackle the 534 emails in my inbox. *cringe*

I am so incredibly blessed. Not only because of the results of my tests and the success of my surgery, but because of the support and prayers of my friends and family. Every one of you made me feel loved, supported, uplifted. Thank you so much.

My doctor calls me The Unsinkable Molly Brown because I'm the fastest recovering patient she's ever had. :) And my husband calls me "the shoppin'est damn woman I've ever met"!