Re: Pain has returned
From: Amber (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Sep 15 06:59:08 2006
Kara,
That kind of surgeries have you had performed?
At Thu, 14 Sep 2006, Kara wrote:
>
>Hello everyone. It's been a long time since I posted on this forum.
>Basically because up until a few weeks ago, I had been feeling great!
>It's been 14 months since my surgery with Dr. John Dulemba in Denton
>Texas. I had a speedy recovery, a decent 6 month treatment with Lupron
>with minimal side effects, and continuous birth control pills for the
>next 6 months. BUT.. my first menstral cycle came a few weeks ago.
>Ever since that day when I first started - it's been a nightmare! I have
>the same feelings I did before. Severe pains in my lower abdomen. Pain
>AFTER urinating (like needles through my bladder).. stretchy pain when
>I stand up or take a deep breath in my lower abdomen. And a constant
>pain.. kinda feels like gas pains.. all throughout my abdomen - upper
>and lower.
>
>I am happy that I went a year with no pain. But.. the thought of a 3rd
>surgery is just not what I had in mind. I know that some of you have
>been through multiple surgeries..and I'd just like to get some imput
>from those who have. How do we deal with this one "constant" in our
>lives? How long before enough is enough? I think at this point I would
>rather the doctor remove everything. I know it's not a cure - because
>it does come back, but so many articles say it's less likely to come
>back with the same intensity as when you still have your uterus and
>ovaries. I'm 32 years old, and I do not plan to have any children. I
>spoil my niece and nephew enough!!
>
>I am ready to cry - which usually i'm a very strong person. I was
>really hoping to go another 5 years without having problems again - like
>I did between my 1st and 2nd surgeries.
>
>OH well. When life throws us a curveball.. we just have to swing hard
>and aim for the fence!
>
>God Bless each and every one of you.
>
>--
>Kara
>
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