Surgery

I've had low iron for quite some time, and didn't even know it. I kept thinking that if I got more exercise, I would have more energy -- I just didn't feel like it. Turned out I had extremely low iron levels.

Now, over a year later, my iron is much better, but the cause of the iron loss is worse.

I have fibroids.

When we discovered them in January 2006, I opted to not have surgery. I told myself I would have the surgery when the fibroids started affecting my life. Well, that was 2 months ago. Heavy menstrual bleeding was keeping me from leaving the house one or two days a month. Three weeks ago, I experienced cramping. I never experience cramping! Maybe 3 times in the last 26 years.

My surgery date is this Thursday. The Doctor is going to perform an Endometrial Ablation.

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It is an outpatient operation -- I'll be home same day. Instead of removing the uterus, like my mother had done, they destroy the lining to greatly lessen the monthly flow. They aren't even going to put me to sleep for it! I'll have an IV sedative, so they can give me as much as I need. The whole procedure will take about 10 minutes.

Medicine has sure come a long way!

Everything is arranged... FdM will drive me to and from the hospital, walk my dogs and make sure I have food. MIL is going to pick IJ and JMJ up at school Thursday and Friday so I don't have to worry about the kids. Friends in the congregation are going to stop by to visit.

I will be well taken care of.

Next week, I've scheduled myself for half days at the office. I have a desk job, but I don't want to over do it. I'll just take it easy next week. FdM will be able to take care of things there. He just about knows my whole job now.

There is a recliner in my office -- maybe I'll just sit back and answer questions all day. I'm good at that, after 10 seasons' experience.