She has endometriosis and polycystic ovary disease, both of which tend to cause pain for her. The surgery was mostly diagnostic, but also to remove and tissue (a la DNC) that had built up over the years. Everything was done laprascopically, and everything took about three hours.
Her oxygen saturation levels were low when she was brought out of anesthesia, so they wouldn't discharge her until they felt she was breathing okay on her own. We waited in recovery with her for three hours before they would let her go.
Everything went well and she is recovering just fine, but she'll be spending the next couple of days at her parent's house. Our apartment has a spiral staircase to the second floor (where the bathroom and bedroom are), which would be near impossible to navigate with a couple of healing incisions in one's abdomen. She's hoping to be able to come home by Tuesday, but that will all depend upon how soon she get's up and moving.
Yesterday was unbearably long. We checked her into the hospital at 9:45am, and she was scheduled for surgery at 10:50. They didn't take her in until 1:00, and was out of surgery by 3:00. We met her in recovery at 4:00, and left the hospital around 7:00. I was on the road headed for home at 7:30, and I didn't get home until after 9:00. After spending the day worrying about my wife, and listening to The Boss' mother talk my ear off, I am flat-out exhausted.
I didn't mention The Boss' surgery before this because I kept on forgetting to ask her if it was okay that I wrote about it here. She gave me the consent for it a couple of days ago, but I didn't have time to write about it until now. I miss her and wish I could be with her to help her recover, but she is in good hands with her mother. I'm sure she is doing fine, and is probably stoned out of her mind on pain medications.
On the plus side, I get the entire bed to myself for the next couple of days.
Sweet, sweet Z's.
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So this means you're actually trying for a baby? I really wish you both well and hope The Boss is doing alright.
After four miscarriages I was diagnosed to be suffering (and I do mean SUFFER) with Endometriosis as well as blocked fallopian tubes.
They told me I'd never have a baby. After an operation for the Endomtriosis I went on to conceive my boy naturally.
But I think that what really clinched it was that I gave up trying...and hope - bought a puppy instead and within a month I was pregnant.
I hope The Boss is feeling okay. I had one of those laps to get my appendix out. Ain't no picnic!
Scheduled for 10:50, and she wasn't taken until 1:00? Typical! They should just call and tell you how far behind they are so you don't sit there stressing out in those miserable places. It's such horse shit!
I guess you didn't have enough going on already - good luck and I hope you all are feeling better soon - more prayers your way!
Oh dear. I hope she continues to recover well.
It's good to hear that the surgery went well. My wife has had similar procedures and it's never fun sitting and waiting... of course, that sort of pales to having the procedure done. I hope your wife is feeling better soon.
I sure hope the Boss feels better soon. You'll have your turn to take care of her soon enough.
I have PCOD, too. Though it's never caused me any pain, just some hormonal funkiness. I know people with endometriosis. It's not fun.
Give her a hug from us here in Vermmont!
Wishing a speedy recovery to The Boss.
I hope she recovers quickly.
Hope the Boss is feeling better soon! Those procedures are no fun. Best wishes for speedy recovery and that she's back home with you in no time.
I hope The Boss in recovering nicely! Get some rest. It sounds like you both need it.
I hope the Boss is recovering quickly. Abdominal surgery is never fun, laproscopic or not. (I probably spelled that wrong, but you get it.)
I read your tweet about your medical epiphany...hope all is well with you, too.
Hopefully she is well on to recovery by now. You two have been through an awful lot lately. I'll second splodge's comment about the baby. I'm secretly hoping you guys decide in favor of it. Oh, okay, not so secretly. But, get better first!
Thinking good thoughts toward a speedy recovery.
Splodge: No, we're not currently trying for a baby. This was just something that needed to be done for her well-being.
Lola: It was a miserable day, with all the waiting. I didn't expect it to go on time, but neither that it take that long, either.
A Reason 2 Write: No, not nearly enough. =)
Miss Grace: She's doing just fine, and will be coming home tomorrow.
Heinous: Sitting in the waiting room with my mother-in-law was pretty awful. She is the definition of impatience.
Moonspun: Yeah, she gets the hormonal funk, too.
Ginger Magnolia: I'll pass the message along!
Heather: She was set back a day (because she forgot to keep up on her pain meds), but otherwise is doing great.
Mumma Boo: The house is getting a little lonely without her.
Sus: Yes, rest would be nice.
Pamela: I'm still waiting to see what my doctor says about my thoughts... It's been quite the weekend.
MIT Mommy: She's hoping in favor of it, too, but we've still got some things to work out first.
Raene: Thank you, I'll let her know.
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