So...Sunday 01/27 was the big day! Well...big day in the long line of big days.
On Saturday, a few close friends of mine took me out for a girl's night before chemo. We kept it pretty low-key, watched movies, played games, and went out to a fancy Italian restaurant. But you know, it was just what I needed. I was able to feel somewhat normal again (aside from this dang pulled muscle in my back). I had a great time and I can't thank everyone who was there enough for doing that for me. So THANKS Danielle, Stephanie, Christina, Emily, Morgan, & Jennifer!
Sunday morning was surgery time. Overall, we were in and out in a matter of 2.5 hours I think. I had to be there by 7:30am. We waited about 30 minutes (if that) to get back to the prep area. I got to wear my fancy hospital gown and had an IV put in and they took my vital signs. Then before I knew it, the surgical team was there, ready to wheel me back to the OR. No rest for the weary, huh? The IV went much smoother this time and I enjoyed the company of the nurse, anesthesiologist, and my doctor. We had fun joking around as we were getting ready.
I went back and walked into the OR at 8:50am and according to Adam, I was wheeled out & done by 9:10am! What! I can't believe it was that fast. They actually did give me general anesthesia but it was on the light side. They didn't have to intubate me (stick the tube down my throat) but did give me a nasal cannula (oxygen cord for my nose).
When I woke up I felt my hands trembling and my throat was a little sore and my mouth was REALLY dry. All of this is normal though and expected with the anesthesia and oxygen. I was able to dress myself and then we walked out and were done. They told me to take Tylenol or some Oxycodone if I wanted but I just stuck to the Tylenol. I really didn't feel anything else.
It was later that night that I really started to feel the after-affects. I wouldn't necessarily describe it as pain. It was period cramps....sorry guys. I don't know how else to describe it. It makes it hard to stand up straight and walk. It was major bloating and I just felt like my stomach was F-U-L-L. Imagine going to Golden Corral and stuffing your face until your full and can't fit another bit....then do that 3 more times. That is how it feels. But, from what I'm told, this is normal. They said I have to remember that they removed all those eggs and so my body is going to retain water and swell. So I'm watching myself for OVHSS (Ovarian Hyper-stimulation syndrome). It's exceptionally rare to have this happen though. The main thing is to make sure you are able to go tinkle okay, you don't gain too much weight, and watch for nausea/vomiting. All of which are okay for me.
It sucks though. It's now Wednesday night and I'm still having the cramps. I can't complain too much though...they are getting better each day. I just want to be sure I'm functioning at 100% for Friday's first chemo. Between this and trying to mend this pulled muscle, I've just been lazing around the house at night and staying put at work.
Here's to hoping the cramping goes away even more tomorrow!
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