Such is my life
I went to the doctor today.
After sticking various accoutrements up my hoo-ha, she determined that the cyst that was 5cm a little more than a week ago is now 7cm.
It is just sitting right there, pressing against my bladder, mocking me.
The best part of the visit was when my doctor was all "You're not traveling anytime soon, are you?"
And I was all "Um, I'm leaving on a 9-day trip a week from Saturday."
And she was all "Well, because now we have to be concerned about ovarian torsion."
At which point I just laughed because my other option was crying and I've had enough of that.
She said as long as I would have access to major hospitals (I will- I'll be visiting Boston, Montreal, and New Hampshire) she would be fine with me traveling. BUT, if I suddenly develop extreme abdominal pain to go to an ER immediately because I might need emergency surgery. AWESOME.
If this cyst isn't gone in six weeks it looks like I'll be having surgery. FUN!
Oh, and I had tried to look on the bright side when I had this latest miscarriage- since I had to wait three months before we were allowed to try again, I was going to work out and get in the best shape of my life.
Yeah, not so much. The doctor told me I can only do "light" exercise.
Do you think sitting on my couch, eating ice cream sandwiches counts?
As I'm typing this I just realized that I've been wearing my pajama pants inside-out for the past 6 hours.
Comments
Saves on laundry ...
Posted by: Nilbo | May 12, 2006 12:49 AM
Dude I am so sorry it didn't shrink away.
I remember when my doc told me no more contact sports and no riding a bike (when I had my lovely growth) apparently one perfect football spiral might have exploded my innards ... delightful eh.
Posted by: Jenn | May 12, 2006 01:56 AM
Ovaries are dumb.
That is all.
Posted by: candace | May 12, 2006 09:07 AM
Torrie, I am so sorry about all that you have gone through lately. I have been out of touch for the past month or so, and my sister mentioned to me that she read about your second miscarriage. I am so sorry that you had to deal with this, and that it could have been prevented by Stupid Dr. B. I am praying for you and I KNOW that you will one day have that child you so very deserve.
And as for cysts in general, I have had ovarian cysts and they are so painful. I know you will be fine, though - I just feel it! Luv ya'!
Posted by: Snickrsnack Katie | May 12, 2006 04:36 PM
LOVE YOU TO BITS, but I do NOT love George.
Quit waving, George. I'm not acknowledging you.
BTW I can't beLIEVE that you haven't posted the insane cuteness picture yet! What is UP with that? Oh wait, I know. This mess has George written ALL OVER IT.
Don't make me come up there and deal with you myself, George! Get thee gone!
Posted by: Fuzzball | May 12, 2006 06:00 PM
FYI- George is my cyst.
Posted by: Torrie | May 12, 2006 06:14 PM
OK, George (actually let's just say all George's including George Shrub) need to leave forthwith.
Posted by: southernfriedgirl | May 12, 2006 06:57 PM
You should start selling tees that say "FUCK OVARIAN CISTS" I think all this sucks so bad. Just think I've been around so many of these blocks with you that it's starting to bring me down a lot too. Think about all good things, like farfegneugen lifschitz and magazine ads, and sun chips and french onion dip. I wish it was still that easy. When did we grow up?
Posted by: Ange | May 13, 2006 07:28 PM
You should start selling tees that say "FUCK OVARIAN CISTS" I think all this sucks so bad. Just think I've been around so many of these blocks with you that it's starting to bring me down a lot too. Think about all good things, like farfegneugen lifschitz and magazine ads, and sun chips and french onion dip. I wish it were all still that easy. When did we grow up?
Posted by: Ange | May 13, 2006 07:30 PM
I think it counts as a workout if you alternate the ice cream sandwiches with Twinkies (deep-fried Twinkies count as a cardio workout).
And Nilbo's right about the laundry; there's a reason garments have two sides.
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | May 14, 2006 06:29 AM