Ladies on "injured reserve"

[jeannierides]

Thanks, Mary. I'm sorry you're having such difficulties. It sounds like you're making much progress, though. Keep plugging, girl. We're both going to get where we need to be! ((((((((((Mary)))))))))))

[bmccasland]

Jeannie & Mary,
Glad to hear you're making progress. Hopefully things will continue to improve. We're all known for our patience... after about 3 days we want to be better, NOW!

Continued healing juju heading your way.

[silver]

I'm wondering about Makbike too. We haven't heard from her since her surgery. I hope she is doing well.

[Ninabike]

Yes Makbike, we need to hear from you. Don't get discouraged ladies. You have already been an inspiration to so many.

[makbike]

Makbike is reporting in and all is well. I came through the surgery with no problems but am now less my left ovary. Doctor told my parents the ovary & cyst had grown to "softball" size so it appears "junior" had hit a growth spurt given just two weeks ago he was just the size of a tennis ball. The growth was benign and that was great news to receive.

My right tube was tied off and that side is by far the sorest. It is very bruised and the bruises feel very deep thus making it hard to get comfortable. I've been putting ice packs on this side in hopes of reducing some of the swelling and bruising. I can't help but think too that maybe they worked the laparoscope through the right side for most of the surgery given the size of the incision and the amount of bruising. My left side feels super. It is so nice to be free of that consistant pain.

I've been walking each day, today I've taken two .75 mile strolls. I'm not setting any new land records but being up and about helps to break the boredom. I can start driving tomorrow and I know that will help as well. My dad went home yesterday and my mom is planning on leaving on Saturday. I know she has to be bored stiff for there is nothing to do here, hell I'm bored and I live here. I have discovered this week that I'm not a very good "sitter," guess I take after my dad in this department.

All in all life is very good and I feel so very lucky.

[silver]

Oh, so good to hear from you, makbike! Glad that you are feeling that the surgery was successful. Sorry you are still in some pain, but hopefully that will be gone soon.

[mary9761]

Sorry to hear about your surgery makbike, glad it was a benign cyst as fast as that puppy grew. I don't think any of us who have become active are good "sitters" when we can't be active.