The only one?

Oct. 28th, 2012

I had an appointment Friday that terrified me. It was related to my D&C. A week ago I inquired about the continual bleeding I have been experiencing since the procedure. In an email response my Dr. said I could be bleeding for up to 6 weeks and that we would go over the results of my biopsy the following week. This scared the crap out of me. Why wouldn't she tell me the results then? Why hadn't she posted them on "MyChart?" I freaked out. I messaged friends asking for prayer because I didn't understand why good news would need to be discussed in person. That is because the new was complicated.

I am fine, no cancer, no pre-cancer, no abnormal cells. But, the lining of my uterus was SO thick. For example, the inside of your uterus should look like an open cave that gets darker in the distance; open and clear. My uterus looked like a cotton candy machine - pink fluff ever where. I believe the Dr. said there was even lining growning on my cervix. There were also large forms of cell called polyps all over the place, several removed because they could be seen, some on my cervix, and some found inside all the tissue they removed. This could have been a terribly bad thing, but all my extra lining was healthy.

My personal thought on this extra thick lining is because my body wants a baby so bad it just keeps making lining for something to stick, but when lining is too thick an egg wont attach anyway...but I digress.

A brief sigh of relief was followed by the news that in 3 months I will need another D&C. Healthy - yes....am I done with bleeding, pain and procedures - no. I could still be bleeding for up to 6 MONTHS. Yes, ANOTHER 6 months. At that point I will have had a period for over a year. Ladies, remind yourself of this when you are in the agony of cramps.

I have mixed emotions about all of this. It is very hard for me to find other people like me....young, single, no miscarriage, not trying to get pregnant, can't have hormones, etc. I am hoping this blog will reach people in my same situation, cause right now I know I feel like the only person going through this.

Prayers and Thoughts appreciated,
A