So I've been purposely quiet. And it is time for an update but I warn you, it might be TMI. Let's see how long I can use cute words. This will be fun....
So my girl parts have moved into their "sunset" years which as been very welcome by me. But 2 weeks ago, it appeared I might be trying to "recapture my youth" again. This is not good when you've been "sunsetting" over a year. A quick google search and it was obvious I needed to call my doctor soon. (okay end of cute words)
Last Thursday, I went to see my long time female parts Oncologist, Dr. D. Upon exam, he said he was pretty sure it was either cancer or pre-cancer and we needed a biopsy to find out. Before I could catch my breath or brace myself, I was done and feeling like a bad puppy that had been punched in the nose and scolded. Dr. D came back to explain what was going to happen next based on the results. It was a range of options from a "simple" D&C to a full on radical hysterectomy that included removal of a bunch of lymph nodes. But first we had to wait for the pathology.
Now as you've learned by now, I do have the ability to look up test results myself online and Sunday, I was pleasantly surprised to see my pathology posted. It is good and bad reading your own results. It is great if you are able to dissect medical mumbo jumbo and figuring out what it means but alas, I only have mild knowledge of mumbo jumbo and a keen ability to Google searches. From what I could see, I had "no malignancy found". No polyps or fibroids. What I did have was atypical hyperplasia. A little research and I was guessing I had pre-cancer growths....and today I got a call from Dr. D and he confirmed just that. Why do I not have a lab coat with my name on it and a medical degree hanging on my wall? I really think I missed my calling!
So I absolutely refused the hormones they often do in these situations. They will make you gain some weight...and we aren't talking a few lbs...and it was no guarantee it would avoid surgery. I don't think my poor body can't take any more weight gain and with my history of female problems and cancer, we agreed it made sense to move straight to a hysterectomy now. So I am scheduled for surgery on March 4. It is going to be an "easy" hysterectomy. Take it "all" but leave the lymph nodes. They are going to plan to remove it laproscopically so the recovery will be pretty easy. An overnight stay in the hospital and then a short recovery period and I will be like new again. No lifting for 6 weeks.
You would think this all would upset me but actually, I find comfort in knowing there is one more area I can forget about ever having cancer. And I am totally ready to move to the "sunset" permanently. So all is good here. And actually there isn't much they can tell me which would upset me anymore. Maybe dealing with cancer for the last 11 years has made me desensitized to bad medical news.
I'm also sad to report, my muscles have not done well without Methotrexate. I had started back to the gym and was really feeling it.....a lot. I went to get my blood drawn on Monday and my CK (the lab that measures injury to my muscles) was 460 (usually under 100...high normal is 200). So I am back on Methotrexate this weekend.
The great news is although I face temptation daily, I have been following my diet plan pretty closely. I have lost 16 lbs in a month! Not too shabby for a girl that has tried many times and couldn't lose an ounce. Oh how I miss carbs and cheese!
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