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Julee & Mike
Feser
September 2004
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Tubal reversal Sept 3, 2004
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September 2004
Dear Friends,
I got home Sunday afternoon from Mexico and am just now getting
online. I myself have been so very blessed by the testimonies of
those who have gone before me and am anxious to write up my own TR
"story"; but until I get around to my "testimony" I'd like to give a
quick update on my trip and surgery.
I arrived in McAllen Thursday evening and met Fanny who took me to
Rio Bravo. After visiting with Dr. Levi and getting prepped I was in
surgery less than an hour later. It lasted between 2 and 2 1/2
hours. The most difficult part of the surgery for me was that I kept
shaking from being cold from the waist up (like you do after labor
sometimes? I have a feeling this is common with the epidural?) This
was the only truly uncomfortable part of the surgery itself. After
telling Dr. Levi when meeting him that I didn't speak Spanish, he
told me I started talking to them in Spanish during the surgery.
Guess I had not forgotten all of my Spanish after all. I met a TR
sister Michelle. She had her surgery Friday morning. She also came
alone so it was nice to have her to visit with after my epidural
wore off and catheter came out. We hired Fanny together Sat
afternoon for shopping. Other than those couple hours spent looking
for goodies to bring home to my family, I took advantage of my time
at the hospital and rested, rested, rested. I knew having my feet up
and napping all I wanted too would be hard to come by once I got
home.
The whole experience has been such a deeply spiritual one. I found
myself feeling very emotional on the whole trip. I think it is still
sinking in that God gave me this opportunity for surgery to try to
repair the horrible mistake I made having the TL. The doctors found
my tubes had been cut right at the uterus and there was scar tissue
and some reconstruction to be done to attach my tubes. Good chance
that scar tissue will close up tubes again. Left side is 3-4 cent
and right side is 4-5. My left ovary is pretty atrophied but right
ovary looked healthier. At 45 years old they gave me no "odds" of
getting pregnant and I didn't ask for predictions either. I am
having an HSG in a month, and will not consider even TTC for two
months. At my age, chances of having miscarrying is high enough at
it is, let alone if I conceived before my body even had a chance to
heal.
Couple hints: -I was in room #1, with was just fine but didn't have
a mirror in bathroom. It would have been nice if I had brought a
small travel mirror -I also forgot a watch or travel clock. I
finally figured out which TV station had the time on it. I'd suggest
bringing a clock if for nothing else than to make sure you wake up
if you have to leave at 4:00 AM for an early flight like I did. -my
neighbor and TR sister Michelle did not have a remote for her TV and
there were not extras at the hospital. You might consider bringing a
universal remote -I did not bring any snacks which was fine for me,
I did eat EVERY bite of food they brought at meals. It was plain and
simple food but good and nourishing. I found myself pretty hungry
for someone just lying around all day. Bringing some simple easy to
pack snacks would have been wise. - I drank two pitchers of the
water at the hospital every day there. I knew it was important to
flush my system. I enjoyed very much the hot rice drink they brought
with meals as well as the different juices. But I was still always
thirsty. There was a pop machine in the lobby!! But I had no pesos
which is what it took. So any other Diet Coke addicts may want to
try to bring some Mexican change for the pop machine
Many blessings to those waiting ..and heartfelt thanks to those who
have gone before me in this journey. I thank my Father for the
doctors in Rio Bravo and for this group of ladies who share their
heart and experiences. God is so good and like I said before, it is
still sinking in the wonderful thing He has done for me in providing
for this surgery.
No matter the outcome....my prayer above everything else is that my
experience glorifies Him.
Julee Feser
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