For several years, I’ve suffered from fibroids; for at least the past year, I’ve also suffered from persistent anemia because of them. I’ve tried taking the pill, but it only helped the cramping, didn’t alleviate the anemia, and turned my brain into utter mush. After a lot of reasearching and thinking (with many thanks to those of you who’ve shared your stories), I will be having surgery at this time next Wednesday.
Although I am absolutely convinced this is the right choice for me, I am understandably anxious about the whole business. But I am looking forward to reclaiming the active part of my life, of biking without fear of bleeding, of having enough energy to go on long rambling walks again. I’ve felt as if I’ve been living a partial life for quite a while, and I’m doing what I need to do to change that. So please, no horror stories, ok?! 🙂
What does this mean for the blog? Jeanne has graciously agreed to post an after-surgery update on October 3rd or 4th. I should be home by sometime October 5th or 6th; however, I don’t anticipate having much energy for blogging right away – heck, I’m going to be on medical leave from work for four to six weeks! I’ll definitely be playing it by ear, since this surgery business is all new to me.
Until next Wednesday, I’ll continue hoarding groceries, kitty litter, and books! 🙂 Many thanks to all of you for being part of my extended support system.
“I am very worried. How will Mom feed us?! And how much purring and snuggling will it take to make her better?!! I will probably need extra food and tuna to keep up my strength. Did she mention hoarding kitty food or tuna?!” -Chaos
Add me to those who wish a quick recovery to you!
Chaos looks so concerned in that picture! 🙂 Your kitties will be very happy to keep you company during your recovery I’m sure.
Take care of yourself C!! I think it is a good thing your doing, plus what a great excuse to be a slacker for a bit and sit back, be catered to, and knit! *smile*
Good luck! I know you’ll do great. Feel better soon!
As I am sure you already know, you’ll be in Drew and I’s thoughts as you undergo surgery and recovery!
i’ll be thinking bout ya!
Hoping you heal quickly!
I’ll be thinking about you! Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Best wishes on a fast recovery! I’m in the next state over- Wisconsin- and would happily send a bit of yarn your way during your recovery. Not the same as visiting your LYS, but something new might be just the ticket to feeling less like a recluse. Let me know! Good luck to you!
Only good thoughts and good wishes, Chris. You’re a smart lady to take charge of the situation and you’ll be rewarded with great health. Wish I were close enough to change a litter box or two–no heavy lifting for awhile!
You take care of yourself. I’ll be sending all my good healing vibes over to you.
Oh Chris, you know we just love ya right back. Take care of yourself and we will all be thinking of you.
I just know you’ll be so glad you went ahead and had those extra bits removed after it’s all done! Sending tidal waves of healing thoughts and BIG hugs your way for a speedy recovery! The Minions even send begrudging kitty hugs, too…because I made them….but they sent them, all the same. (They’ll do anything to make me quit kissing their faces!!) :p Really, all the best to you!
((HUGE HUG)) Here’s to hoping for a quick and easy recovery!! I’ll be thinking of you.
I wish you the best of luck, get lots of rest and no heavy lifting!
Scary stuff! But you know you have lots of lots of hugs and good wishes heading your way!
Good luck! I hope your surgery goes as smoothly as mine did.
I’m so sorry that I’m late to your big news!
I had an abdominal hysterectomy last year and it changed my life for the better. It’s tough. It’s hard to let go and let yourself heal, but it has to be done and you reap the rewards later.
Stock up on comfort books, audiobooks, and dvds (I took a portable dvd player and rented dvds to the hospital with me, too.) And of course, some knitting.
Take care of yourself. Don’t lift anything heavier than a teacup!
Sending lots of love and healing to you!
I will be thinking of you, and sending many fast-healing type thoughts out your way this coming week. It must have been a truly difficult decision, yet it sounds like the right one Chris.
If there is any way I can help from a distance – I’ll be there for you. You’ve been such a wonderful cheerful blog friend to so many of us out here. And we appreciate you.
audio books sound like a great idea for now, it means nothing to hold up, and a wonderful ability to lounge around while you are read to 🙂
Many cyber hugs going out your way from the west coast.
Good luck with the surgery! Definitely take full advantage of your time off work – back in my cooking days, I had a coworker who came back only a couple weeks after her hysterectomy and it was not good at all. Give your body time to recover and build up those iron stores!
Please holler if there’s anything I can do for you, okay?
Good Luck with the surgery. It’s nice to have a “Jeanne” to take care of you isn’t it? I have a “Jeanne” too, and you’re Jeanne may have told you about me and my Jeanne sinced we are “Jeanne and Chris” or “Chris and Jeanne”!! But my Jeanne – well, I don’t know if she’s as nice as yours. We might have to work on that. Right now, she’s planning on crushing me with a Cobblestone Sweater. Sigh.
If this is confusing – ask your Jeanne.
And once again, best of luck with the surgery!
Best wishes Chris! I know you’ll do fine. I actually had similar surgery about 6 years ago and I recovered surprisingly quickly and I’m sure with a little help from May and Chaos, you’ll do the same!
Chris, I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and wishing you lots of strength for a quick recovery. I know you did not come to this decision easily and I hope with all my heart that this will bring you some relief from what I know has been heious symptoms.
There’s another blogger who recently had this surgery due to cervical cancer. You might want to check her out. http://schmutzie.blogspot.com/
HEY! I’m having surgery on Friday. We should recover together. LOL
Feel better soon!
Wow – it seems to have come round so quick! Best of luck and take your time recovering. This is not the time to rush…..