Another Kind of Recovery

Thanks for the good wishes. I'm still resting and healing. 

For those who weren't aware of my need for surgery, what I had done was got four large uterine fibroids removed, a large uterine polyp removed and some endometriosis cauterized. I also had her give me a bilateral tubalization while she was in there. The main concern (aside from all the abnormal growths) for me was that I wanted to keep my uterus. The first doctor I saw said my only option was hysterectomy.

So, my body's been put through a little stress, but I'm healthy and healing. I'm off narcotics and just taking ibuprofen. I won't be able to drive until next week and I'm supposed to take it easy for another 5 weeks or so.

That's about it. I feel glad that I am well enough to be up and around. I've seen other women with similar surgeries in very frail states, and I feel very good (well enough to be stupid and run around too soon, but I have no intention of undoing my doctor's careful work to sew up my uterus!).

I added a link below to Silver Hill Hospital. I don't know if any of the rest of you were contacted by an ad agency representing that organization, but for those who didn't know, that is where I got sober. It was an excellent place for me and I used all the tools available to help get me on my journey. I realize rehab is not for everyone, but the facility at Silver Hill worked for me.

Hope everyone out there is faring well. Love and well wishes to you all.

Comments

[Steve E]

Keep resting and healing, Vicarious. Also, even though I had no detox to run to, I am quite well aware of the good work many of the "for profit" places work for the Peeps. So God bless them also.

Stay in this "get well" mode, girl.

[VicariousRising]

Actually, Silver Hill Hospital is a non-profit.

Non-cheap either, but not-for-profit nonetheless.

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[Kathy M.]

Hi. I found my way here via the blogroll of another blog. I can relate to this post. I had fibroids, too, and had surgery a number of years ago. I can still remember what it felt like to recuperate. I wish you well and hope you heal well and quickly.

[Kristin H.]

I'm so glad you are doing well. What kind of narcotics did they give you?

Sorry, had to ask ;)

I will be keeping you in my thoughts...

[Syd]

I am glad that you are okay. It sounds like a tough surgery. Take care Judith.

[ScottF]

heartfelt prayers for a strong, steady recovery :)