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Old 02-03-2004, 01:57 PM   #151
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ummm--- this stinks--lol!!

I know the feeling. Done that once before......

Girl the surgery is not as bad as you may think it is--granted it does totally suck-and to me it is painful!
I had the surgery on a Friday--and took off on Monday & Tuesday. I drove on Monday--however I should not have (LONGG STORY) Don't mix your pain pills w/ other pills-- I did and ended up in the emergency room drinking charcoal b/c they couldn't pump my tummy since I had the surgery.

I hope not. I learned this morning of a gal here at work who had this surgery done. She had it done last Friday. Returned to work today and is still sore. I was suppose to train her but she said it hurts to walk. She works in the Engineering building I'm over here at Corporate......about a block away from each other.

Wow. I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself all that bad. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have someone to talk to about all this. I'm scared. It has to be done. Girl, thanks for your support. I really do appreciate you taking time out of you day to provide words of encouragement. Means a lot to me! Truly.


I came back to work on wednesday-wearing my gym pants b/c I was cut in 3 different places-- didn't make it the full day here. I work in an office too.

Okay. I filled out my vacation slip. I'll be out from Feb 9th through the 11th. I also put in a request to be permitted to wear jogging suits for two weeks and a request to work in the training room for two weeks following surgery. I have to walk up two flights of steps in order to get to my desk. Since you and my doctor says, "No Stairs" I'm saying.......yes ma'am and yes sir! Hopefully it all gets approved. I have no doubt my boss will approve my vacation time however I am doubting they'll permit me to wear jogging suits to work, being that I work in a corporate building. I can see it now.....I walk in wearing jogging pants, etc...and the Japanese look at me like...."Who the heck do you think you are breaking policy like this?" Ugh............I'll just do what they do to me........"Ahhhhhhh......uhhhhhhhhhhhh.....I don't understand...........be wight back!"

Cut 3 times. Oh my goodness, you poor thing. I was reading that the doctors can make up to 4 cuts. So, yours must've been REALLY bad. I wonder my stuff is going to like...... the doctor will probably drop from his chair


Your doctor should have you sign a form allowing him to take out other things, like both your ovaries, etc... IF NOT HE CANNOT Remove anything in there. He will take a lazer and this other sharp tool--and get all the scar tissue out and Endo out.
Have you watched a video on your surgery?? We had to before. I had lots of questions before also--however my Best friend has had the surgery 5 times!! So She made me feel better about it. I have to have it once a year-- or once every 9-10 months until I have a baby. Fun. It cleans out all the scar tissue, and cysts, and your brand new again and no pain for a long time!!!

That's what I thought too. He didn't say anything. I'm guessing that if he needs to remove something on an emergency type basis, he'll come out and ask my husband. I told my mom I'd like for her to be there just incase this type of situation occurs. My mom is VERY anal and she also works in the medical field. Having her their will help me to relax a little just before going into the procedure room.

My doctor did say he's going to take care of all the scarring I may have. He doesn't even know for sure if that's the cause. He's assuming that's my primary cause for the pain and abnormalties

It's nice having people around that can sympathize with your emotions. Another lady in my Accounting dept had the Laparascopy done a couple times......then the doctor at one point decided she was going to do a full Hysterectomy. The day she went in for the surgery and the doctor cut her open.........he discovered that part of her uterus/ovaries was attached to her intestinal tract.....so........he could only do a partial hysterectomy. Had he not paid close attention to this, she could've died if he removed everything......THANK Gawd!!!!


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Old 02-03-2004, 02:06 PM   #152
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Feb 2nd......Back

Warm up

Cable Pull
2 Sets 10 Reps @ 50lbs

*1 Min Rest

Cable Pull
5 Sets 6 Reps @ 110LB (3 times using V Bar 2 times using T bar)
*No Rest
Cable Row
5 Sets 10 Reps @ 110LB(3 times using V Bar 2 times using T bar)
*No Rest
Cable Pull
5 Sets 20 Reps @ 50LB(3 times using V Bar 2 times using T bar)
*No Rest
Cable Row
5 Sets 4 Reps @ 120LB(3 times using V Bar 2 times using T bar)

* 2 Min Rest

UpRight Rows
4 Sets 10 Reps @ 70LB
*No Rest
Rear Delts
4 Sets 10 Reps @ 15LB DB (These were done bent over.)

*1 Min Rest

..........................

The rest of the time was spent gettin knots out of my back as I was getting tension headache



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Old 02-03-2004, 02:29 PM   #153
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WoW you are strong!!!!!!!!!!! Great workout!!
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Old 02-03-2004, 02:35 PM   #154
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I'm Glad you found another girl there you can talk to about this--its nice knowing others who have gone through the same as you! I think its a pretty common surgery!
I was sore for probably 3 weeks! I do remember that, maybe longer.
I really think your going to need the 12th off also--but I would play it by ear-- you never know! I do not deal with pain well at alll!!!!! So I always do mine on a friday And I have to weekend to rest, and 2 extra days!! My next surgery will be the worst he says-- They will have to use stentches in my ovaries (like sticks kinda) to prop up my ovaries to heal correctly--then take them out after 4-6 wks--NOT FUN! I heard that is super painful!!!

I hope they let you wear jogging suits-- you should be okay after a week and a half-just wear loose clothing--I wore buttondown business shirts--tucked OUT with my work pants-- and never buttoned my pants (the second wk)

That is great that your hubby & Mom will be there for you!! I had my Mom with me at the last one--and felt very good with her there...she was with me in the presurgery room also when they put your IV in--all the way until I walked to the surgery table!

Hubby, Mom, & my Best friend were with me the first time around!

Thats a crazy story about the girl you work with! OMG!

I'm here for you ANYTIME Girl!!!!!!! Promise
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Old 02-03-2004, 03:04 PM   #155
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WoW you are strong!!!!!!!!!!! Great workout!!
Thanks missy. That work out truly kicked my hiney.........whew.........



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Old 02-03-2004, 03:09 PM   #156
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HEYA Babs--- HEY I FOUND THIS--Here is a post in my old journal from September 21, 2002-- From My first surgery: I wrote this that night--after my surgery--gives ya an Idea & I was SOOO goofy from all the drugs!

Okay so heres how it went.. They started the damn IV at 12:30 (that needele hurt bad) then, my Mom, best friend April, and Matt were all with me in the pre surgery room! Then I went into surgery at 1:30--- and it took till 2:45.. the dr. came out and told April and my mom that he saved my ovaries, and took out the Big Cysts, and other tiny ones also (by Laser), and I have 3 cuts on my tummy. One is like right by my belly button and the other two or down below about 4 inches down from my belly button. They all hurt bad. Today it feels like I am having horrible horrible cramps..and I look pregnant from the gas they put in me! They said My neck and shoulders will hurt from the gas..they didn't lie!!
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Old 02-03-2004, 03:17 PM   #157
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HEY BABS-- AND HERE IS THE UPDATE IN MY OLD JOURNAL FROM MY 2nd surgery--the worse one!

Gives ya a good idea!

"well Heres an update~ July 2003
I had my surgery at 9am friday morning..that day I pretty much slept all day! I left the hospital at 1pm.. and my mom brought me home to her house, (Matt got to her house at 2pm.. )
The dr. told me bad news thought~ He found that I have Endometreosis~ and that I need to get pregnant with in the next 3-6 months.. but I'm going to have to talk to him about all this.. I was waking up from my anestisia when he told me that.. & I told him he would have to tell me everything again..which he knows! I will meet with him in 2 wks..for my follow up.
But they got all the scar tissue out of me!
He told me mom that if we don't plan on having a baby, my surgeries will just get worse & worse. Sooo we have a lot of thinking to do!

They performed a D & C on me also, soo I'm very very sore from all the work that was done in me. I have 3 insiscions to take care of.. I feel real puffy from the gas they blow (your insides up with) u up with.. but thats going away! I can't drive yet..I think I can on tuesday. I go back to work on wednesday! I would go tuesday, but since Now I have lots of walking to do from all the offices, I'm staying home an extra day!
I finally have an appetite too today! Yesterday I was still on Jello, and I did have some chicken that matt made for me on the pit later!

Also~ Can u guys believe that Matt took off all weekend for me?? They had MANDATORY WORK this weekend..and he told him he couldn't..that I had surgery!! I was very impressed w/ my little workaholic.. cause he Knew My mom could have taken care of me..but he is! Yeah!!
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Old 02-03-2004, 03:28 PM   #158
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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Stacey........You're soooooooooo wonderful.

I'm getting ready to leave.........I'll responde to these tomorrow sweetie.......I PROMISE YOU!!!!!!!!!

You take care. have a wonderful evening



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You don't have to respond to it girl--just wanted to you to read what I was thinking after my surgeries

have a great night!!
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Old 02-03-2004, 03:52 PM   #160
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Oh I will and I'm sooooooooooooooo ready to eat!

We're going to LoneStar............Too bad you cannot eat the peanuts anymore............



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Old 02-04-2004, 08:03 AM   #161
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Memo:

Tonights training will be legs..........This will be the last time I weight train and Thursday will be the last time I do cardio until Feb 23rd.........I HOPE.

Been told by other ladies I need to take more like a month off. If this is true. No comp this spring or summer......maybe in Aug...We'll see how everything goes.

Tonight and Friday I will tan. Friday will be my last tanning session until I hit full recovery. I don't want to prolong the healing process.

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Hey honey! I really think you should take a month off.. it sucks - I know!
You will feel Ready to workout--but your insides will not be healed. Trust Me! You want to make sure you heal correctly!!

And your right-no tanning after surgery for at least 2-3 wks. When You do start up--lay a towel or put something over your incisions-- other wise you will scar. I HAVE NO SCARS! Yeah!! I think I started tanning 2.5 wks later b/c I had a wedding coming up.
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Old 02-04-2004, 08:16 AM   #163
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yeah I know. I'm really thinking it over..........HARD......

I'll just have to stick to my dieting and see what becomes of it. Probably need to increase my carbs.

Hey thanks sweetie.......That's a great idea. I don't need anymore scars, that's for sure. Already have stretchmarks from my last pregnancy. they're not that bad, so my plastic surgeon says. I think other wise..... We all think dif. of ourselves than how others perceive us. Weird huh.

You're so lucky to not have scars.....I hope I don't get them either....Awww.....was this your wedding at the time?

hey, you have a great day too babe



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Old 02-04-2004, 08:18 AM   #164
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you know what, I think I have that backwards..............

I think the way my carbs are now, will be fine, I'll just need to UP my protein.........

Okay.......help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyone have any clues.........I've losted my brain



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Hey honey- ya know- I ate semi clean while recovering and never gained weight-- I lost some strength- but it didn't take long to gain back again

Actually-- I do have a tiny scar-but you Have TO LOOK to see it- LoL-- only I know its there-- its like itttttty bittttty -- like not even 1/2 an inch---way smaller than that..little mark. No Biggie!

Nope- the wedding was a friends!

I was married 6 months when I had my first surgery
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Good luck with everything!! I hope it all goes well, you'll be in my prayers!
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Thanks ladies.

Hmm..I thought I had more friend than this here at IM. Guess I was wrong. Was hoping for a lot of advice. Oh well.

At least I can count on you two.



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Old 02-04-2004, 04:18 PM   #168
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Okay......I'm leaving........

headin to the gym to hit those legs!

See ya 2morrow



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Thanks ladies.

Hmm..I thought I had more friend than this here at IM. Guess I was wrong. Was hoping for a lot of advice. Oh well.

At least I can count on you two.

Im here sweetie and following along. I just wouldnt know what to offer for advice. I am completly clueless in this area of topic. and its seems that Stace def knows what your going through. I only, as always, wish you the very best of luck!



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Aw, thanks Atherjen.

How is everything going for you?



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Aw, thanks Atherjen.

How is everything going for you?

things are going much better..sorting everything out.
work in a bit for the afternoon.
its cold here again
Hope you have a good one!



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Hey Babs-- Hope you have a great day!!!
I can barely walk from training my legs tuesday night

How are you feeling?? Any cramping???

I wish I was having surgery in a few days--I have a really sharp pain in my lower left ovary---going monday to the dr. FUN

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things are going much better..sorting everything out.
work in a bit for the afternoon.
its cold here again
Hope you have a good one!

Ugh, I know. Its absolutely freezing here too. People are saying we're going to get snow and freezing rain by noon, which will last throughout the afternoon and evening hours.

Drivers scare me

do you work full or part time?



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Hey Babs-- Hope you have a great day!!!
I can barely walk from training my legs tuesday night

How are you feeling?? Any cramping???

I wish I was having surgery in a few days--I have a really sharp pain in my lower left ovary---going monday to the dr. FUN

Take care cutie!!!

Hey Stacey -- yeah, my day is running smoothly. Boss isn't here

Aww I'm sorry hon. I trained legs last night to which, I must log huh. I'm not so sore today. I bet tomorrow I'll be complaining. I never feel anything the next day, it's always a couple days after the fact. Guess I'm weird like that

Be sure to do a lot of stretching to release some of that lactic acid build up. That's why you're sore. So stretch it out hon and you'll feel TONS better. After about an hour of stretching. Try stretching for 30 sec. each body part.....NO BOUNCING!!!!!

Last night I was having some cramping and HOT SWEATS. Woke up with a sore throat cause I had to turn the darn fan on so I could cool off

You know what..........When you sneeze does your ovaries hurt? Some times when I sneeze, I get a SHARP pain on the right side.........I have to double over until it goes away....Feels like a knife cutting in there.......It hurts like heck.

I didn't tan last night. Was reading up on my BCPs and says, I should stay away from tanning as I could get burned. I'm wondering though, if I cut my tanning time in half if that would work? You ever run into that situation?

Hey, you let me know how your appt. goes. I want to be there for you as much as you have been for me. Honestly, I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY appreciate all the time you have spent with me.

And, you're the cutie. You're gonna make it far with your modeling, I just know it.



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