Yesterday, I ended my journal entry by saying I’d let you know what today brought.
So…
Here’s the update.
The surgery went well.
The doctors found endometriosis.
They also found fibroids on the back side of my uterus.
As strange as it sounds, I actually felt relieved hearing that.
Not because I’m happy to have either of those things, obviously. But because after wondering for so long, there’s finally an explanation for at least part of what I’ve been experiencing.
I’ll know more in about two weeks when I go back for my follow-up appointment, but for now, I’m just grateful to finally have some answers.
When I woke up after surgery, I was cramping like I was on my period, and I was definitely uncomfortable.
The nurse gave me some medication through my IV, and within seconds the cramps eased up.
I looked at her and joked that I needed them to prescribe whatever that was for my periods because I’ve never had anything work that fast before.
After that, I celebrated my successful surgery with the world’s most gourmet meal:
Saltine crackers and a Sprite.
Honestly?
Not bad.
One thing I wasn’t expecting was the heated gown.
Why has nobody told me those things exist?
That may have been one of my favorite discoveries of the day.
I’ve been home since around noon, sleeping on and off in the recliner, wrapped up in my blanket with Bailey Sarian playing in the background.
My boyfriend stayed with me through everything today, waited while I was in surgery, and has been taking such good care of me since we got home.
He’s definitely earned a few extra brownie points. 🖤
Thankfully, I’m not in the kind of pain I was preparing myself for.
Mostly, I’m just uncomfortable, crampy, and unbelievably sleepy.
I have a feeling tonight will end the same way most of today has gone…
With another nap.
Yesterday I wrote that maybe today would bring answers.
It did.
Not all of them.
But enough to finally feel like we’re moving in the right direction.
For now, I think that’s enough.
I’ll keep you updated after my follow-up appointment in a couple of weeks.
Until next time,
-Destiny
P.S. For now, my only plans involve naps, blankets, and letting my body do the hard work of healing. 🖤
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