My goodness time does fly. I think about writing on this blog every few days and then never get around to it. I have so much to catch up on so here goes.
In August, after my iron infusion, I had a follow-up appointment with the hematologist. My numbers were better but still below average (yes, it kills me to say I was below average). I was strongly encouraged to seek a hysterectomy.
So I asked around the hospital and did some research. Dr. Stephen Salmieri came highly recommended and he performs the hysterectomy laprascopically using the robot, which cuts the healing time in half. I made my appointment with him to consult about surgery.
In September I arrived at Dr. Salmieri's office and was a bit nervous as his group practice is for Gynecology Oncology. I was escorted in for the usual vital checks, height and weight. Funny, I don't hate getting on the scale anymore at the doctor's office. Then I met with his nurse. While meeting with her Dr. S came in and shook my hand as he introduced himself and then told me what beautiful eyes I had. Oh he was smooth...he was about to be all up in my girl parts and he was making sure I was going to be comfortable. It worked, I was.
He did the pap and then asked if I would agree to a uterine biopsy. I hadn't come prepared for that but sure why not, if it helps get the thing out then let's go for it. I should have asked more questions because that freaking hurt! Imagine someone sticking scissors inside and then randomly cutting a piece of an organ off. Yeah, stupid me, but I got to go home for the rest of the day.
After my exam we met in his office and discussed my options. He agreed with the heavy bleeding, iron deficiency anemia and my complete lack of desire to produce anymore offspring that I would be a great candidate for surgery with the robot. It was scheduled for October 11th.
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