AW post. My appointment with the RE/specialist

ImJessesGirl · July 2014

Well, I had my appointment with the RE/fertility specialist today. He said that the loss was too early to have been due to the fibroids. He did an ultrasound (btw, I am so over having vaginal ultrasounds at this point, lol), then I think what he did next was an HSG - he inserted a tube that put fluid in my uterus so that during an ultrasound they could watch and get a better image of location and activity of the fibroids, I think. I was prescribed a z-pack antibiotic for prevention of an infection since the vagina is not a sterile environment during that little procedure.

Basically, it comes down to that I need surgery because of one of the biggest fibroids. It is about 6 cm and it's in a spot that would be troublesome. BUT, because he's already in there, he's gonna take the rest of them out too. While I am under, I will get a hysteroscopy (spelling???) as well. I was anxious to go ahead and have surgery if I need it because I am starting a new job next Friday (the 25) and I didn't want to have to miss work. Unfortunately, the lady who schedules the surgeries was out this week. Why they don't have a replacement for her, I don't know. So I have to wait until next week when she gets back to the office to even get a surgery date.

On my way home, they called me with more news. The doctor wants me to go on a couple months of bcp because I can't be on my period during that procedure and it's the only way to really control my cycle.And I can't have surgery until I have had my first period post miscarriage. I don't know why, but that was the last straw and I just cried and cried. I am so tired of this already. I just want a baby... and it's incredibly shitty that my uterus makes these damn fibroids that make it so hard. Ok... that's enough of the pity party. Sorry about that.

LilNugget19 · July 2014

So sorry you didn't get the news you wanted from your appointment and have to have surgery. ((Hugs)) hun, I hope from the procedure they are able to get the fibroids and give you a plan for TTC. It blows my mind when only one person at the office knows how to do something, shouldn't they have a back up plan where someone else can schedule the surgeries. Geesh!

ImJessesGirl · July 2014

@LilNugget19 exactly!!! How do you have ONE person who knows how to SCHEDULE a patient???

mpiemont · July 2014

I'm sorry you didnt have a better appointment. Hopefully you can get the surgery done ASAP and pick up right where you left off. Sending big hugs your way today!

stinybean · July 2014

I'm sorry : ( This whole process sucks and I know it doesn't help that ttc keeps getting pushed back. I hope the rest of your day gets better. BIG (HUGS)!

beckynsean11 · July 2014

I'm sorry the appointment didn't go as you'd hoped. It sounds like they did a saline sonogram while you were there. I'm sorry that they want to operate to remove the polyps & that you've got to wait to have it done. My old RE only has one person that does procedure scheduling too, it's a pain when that one person is on vacay. FWIW, most people that I know who have had a hysteroscopy for polyps were able to go back to work the next day. Good luck moving forward & with the new job too!

ImJessesGirl · July 2014

Well, @beckynsean11 these aren't polyps, these are fibroid tumors. I will be having a myomectomy done with the Davinci robot. I have had this surgery once before and it took me about four days to even walk upright. After about a week, I was able to walk and drive, etc, again, but no heavy lifting, etc. My last doctor told me that I had to wait a year to try to conceive, but I am hearing it's more like 3 months to being able to conceive.

beckynsean11 · July 2014

@ImJessesGirl I had the 2 confused, my apologies. I can understand your anxiety about it, especially with your previous experience. I hope you don't have to wait long & that recovery is much easier on you this time.

alleycat39 · July 2014

So so sorry that things are getting prolonged. I am frustrated for you. I agree what PPs have said about more than 1 person at the office should be able to do things like schedule- it isn't fair to you as the patient to have to wait longer. ((hugs))

Km380 · July 2014

I'm sorry the appt didn't go well. I'd be in tears too. That's really dumb they have 1 person scheduling things! I hope you can get it a scheduled and the recovery is better this time. (((Hugs)))

BookishMomma · July 2014

I'm sorry you're getting the run-around with scheduling. I hope everything goes well and that the surgery gets everything back in order to TTC again. ((hugs))

TVLily · July 2014

Sending you lots of ((hugs)), I'm so sorry for the lack of staff and needing surgery.

mrsjg2013 · July 2014

Big ((HUGS))!! It seems like ; like "why can't ONE thing just go right?!" I'm so sorry that you're dealing with so much right now

I hope that your procedure goes as planned and that you have a speedy recovery this time.

jennadesigns · July 2014

I'm sorry you're having such a rough time - that's hard news to hear. Fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly for you and you can get back to TTC as soon as possible. (And I'll second all those who think it's incredibly stupid to have one person to do something like schedule patients ... really? That's just insane - I'm sorry you have to deal with that.) ((hugs))

ImJessesGirl · July 2014

@jj32 yes, I do have to get on BCP because they have to be able to control my cycle to ensure I'm not on my period during the hysteroscopy so they can be sure when to schedule me. I know it's small beans, but it just seems so counterproductive. I just keep reminding myself that I got pregnant my second cycle off bcp last time. I do chart, but because they want to control the cycle, BCP is what has to be done.

@mrsjg2013 that is exactly it!!! Can't ONE thing go in my favor??? Geeeez!!!!

co baby1 · July 2014

Hugs, I am so sorry you had such a crappy apt! FX you can get in quickly for the surgery!

BluEyedGirl26 · July 2014

Sending you lots of (((hugs))). I hope they can get you scheduled quickly and the recovery goes much better this time.

MSU_Girl1202 · July 2014

Big ((hugs)). I am so sorry you're going through this hun. I hope you can get the surgery soon and have a speedy recovery.

jjbmstinco · July 2014

PP have said all that I would have, so I am just going to leave some ((hugs)) here for you. I am sorry for the craptastic appointment.

meredithcarole · July 2014

Sorry, girl. I know that's not exactly what you wanted to hear. I do think it is more like 3 months after a fibroid removal to TTC, someone on my >35 board had talked about it. I will be in that boat with you if I have another loss - causation or not a second m/c will have me insisting they remove my fibroids. I have so many the U/S tech commented on it during my ER visit. ((Hugs)).

BackstreetPixie · July 2014

I'm so sorry, that you have to have surgery and that ttc is getting pushed back. I hope all goes well with the surgery and that it helps you get your body where it needs to be. ::HUGS::

rslh10 · July 2014

Don't you dare apologize for being upset! We've all been there, we understand! I'm so happy that you got answers today. Yes, F those fibroids in their stupid asses, but at least you know what the next step is! You are a strong woman, and this surgery will be the next step in a positive direction in reaching your ultimate goal.

I've had those days where everything feels like it's just going wrong, and then something else happens to set you off. It's okay to cry. You have been through the worst thing in the world, and on top of all of that you had a lot of information to take in today. Your emotions are valid, pretty lady!

I am sending you gigantic hugs and I hope that you are feeling a little better now (I know this post was from earlier).

((hugs!!!!!!!!)) >:D<

Lalalady54 · July 2014

@ImJessesGirl‌ -oh my friend, I'm sorry for you having to deal with it all. I will be hoping they can schedule you soon your wait will be short until you can be back to TTC. ((Hugs))

goldengirl84 · July 2014

Lots of ((hugs)). I'm so sorry you got this news today, but I'm glad you are having it taken care of and I hope your doctor clears you to try again ASAP. I hope that we can provide lots of support during these next few months.

alm288 · July 2014

I'm sorry the appt didn't go so well and you were not able to schedule the procedure. I would be very frustrated too. I hope they can squeeze you in ASAP and this is the fix! Sending (((hugs)))

tlc35 · July 2014

I'm so sorry you need surgery and are dealing with all this. Sending hugs your way.

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