The Road to Recovery

13 April 2010

Tomorrow it will be one week since I had my surgery (laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, hydrotubation and D&C). I am now minus a few bits (adhesion, uterine polyp, and endometriosis specs), continuing to carrying two beautiful twin fibroids, and am sporting a very unique bikini line (refer to previous post for details on that one).
Originally the plan was to return to work full speed ahead yesterday, but it was looking like this plan was going to need some adjusting. I just had my first real meal Sunday night, was still relying on Tylenol every 3 hours and several naps to get through the day, and still felt too foggy to drive. Since my job involves a lot of lifting, bending, and driving, I knew work was not going to be a reality for at least a couple more days. My boss was great, and told me they'd take care of canceling my appointments and to take as much time as I needed (she knew I was having gynecological surgery, but not the reason why). The employer did require a Dr.'s note stating when I was fit to be back at work before coming back though.
Hmmm... the Gyn has essentially discharged me, and the RE doesn't want to see me for 8 weeks. I tried the GP's office and they offered me an appointment with my Dr. two and a half weeks away -not so helpful. I called my Gyn's office and feeling like a big wimp, described where I was at. The nurse was surprised that the Dr. had told me I'd be fully recovered by today. She agreed it was reasonable to take a couple more days off, and suggested returning to work part days Wed-Fri this week and back to full days next Monday. She wrote the letter up herself and said she'd have the Dr. sign it and leave it for me to pick up. She also booked me in to see the Gyn for one more follow up visit next week. Of course I didn't say no to that because I've got lots of questions about the surgery. This lady is on it!
So, the road to recovery is getting a lot less bumpy (unlike my bikini line which is starting to fill in with stubble). Yesterday I made some significant improvements. I'm proud to say that I ate three full meals, did a 30 minute walk, some light housework, had only had 2 short naps, and went 4 hours between doses of Tylenol before my insides reminded me that they are still a bit cranky. Today is going to be even better! Soon well be back on the TTC bus again -minus some baggage that was weighing us down.