Holy Cramps Batman - Come Diagnose Me

Today is CD1 and I have NEVER have cramps as bad as I do right now. I am sitting at my desk, hunched over wanting nothing more than to go home.

I try not to be a hypochondriac, but it seems most of the IF girls have endo. I'm just wondering what the symptoms were...other than serious cramps. I have had cramps for the last 4-5 days, with a little break yesterday, then BAM today they are back with a vengence. The thing that throws me off with my endo speculation, is I only bleed for 3 MAYBE 4 days, then it's just spotting through day 5 or 6. Day 2 is always the heaviest. I have continual cramps throughout (although CD1 and 2 are the worst). I also am cursed with bowel problems during this time. Constipation for a week until CD1 then the opposite problem. I never have mid-cycle bleeding.

So what's the diagnosis? Help!

Off to a good start

We went for our post-op appointment with the doctor today. DH and I lost 18 pounds each (in the last 2 weeks)!! I only wish we could keep that up, but TOTALLY unrealistic, I know. It's tough learning to eat such small portions and we're being told it won't last. It's completely foreign to only eat once maybe twice a day. I didn't even have lunch today until 2:00 (no breakfast). My head is SCREAMING at me to EAT EAT EAT, but my belly is like "ah not hungry".

In 3-5 weeks, I'm sure I'll be screaming a different story!

So 2010 went out pretty good for me. I had surgery of course, but I also got a great award from work. It's for helping when help was needed. I was just doing my job, but an attorney I work with was very greatful. She said I went over and above my job duties. I got a nice little letter for future resumes AND a pretty kick-ass bonus.

SOO AWESOME! So prayer buddy thanks for all the prayers!

Where are you prayer buddy...

Hopefully I haven't over looked an e-mail or anything, but I haven't heard from my prayer buddy.

I would love to thank whoever's been praying for me.

Poor poor DH

We are recovering well from surgery...me better than my DH. I hardly have any bruising, the soreness is slowly fading and I'm finally learning how and what to eat without causing pain. DH is still very sore and has a BIG OL' BRUISE. He's doing ok though.

I got completely scared last night. I knew his belly was bruised, but when we got home last night (driving home from my parents), he lifted his shirt and I freaked out. This is what I saw...





I was having DH get dressed to take him to the ER, when I remembered that our surgeon had told us to call him if ANYTHING was happening between our neck and our hips. So I called his cell phone on News Year Eve at 10:00pm and HE ANSWERED!!! Can you believe it?!?! I was so suprised. He told me to relax. It was caused by a shot of Heparin and trauma during surgery...all the blood was just rising to the surface. He said it happens, although it's not the usual. He also called in a new pain med perscription within 10 minutes as well. Although we couldn't pick it up until this morning.

So our NYE was spent in bed, DH sleeping and me watching TV. We are wild party animals! HAHAH!

Kids!!!

Well we dodged a bullet. My stepson's girlfriend is NOT pregnant! According to a blood test performed by the doctor. It's all very emotional. I am very happy she's not pregnant, but hate all the drama. These are the times I feel soo guilty for making my husband move to Florida. The distance makes everything so much more difficult. It's all very confusing. I guess that is what you have to expect when getting important information like this from a 17 year old kid. Apparently, he and his girlfriend have been having problems, and I can only guess this was her attempt to keep him, or some crazy thing that teenagers do to each other.

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Surgery update: I'm feeling pretty darn good. Still sore. I haven't eaten any real food (unless you consider Jell-O real food) since Friday, the 24th. And I'm not hungry at all. I want to be, but it ain't happening. Water and broth make my belly hurt, I couldn't imagine real food.

Thanks for all the prayers!

Thank You!

We are home, finally! My husband had a hard time in recovery so they kept us a little while longer than we expected. They gave us the option of staying the night, but we both wanted to come home.

The surgery went well. We both had hiatal hernias, DH's worse than mine.

We are both pretty sore, but not too bad. The gas they pump into your body is the worst. I have never had abdominal surgery before, so I had no idea what it felt like. I now have much sympathy for all the girls that have had to have laps.

Thank you for your prayers, I felt them.

Prayer Request

Tomorrow my husband and I will be having surgery (lap-band). I've mentioned it before, but tomorrow is the big day. I'm excited and maybe a little nervous, but not scared. It's been a long time coming.

I've been overweight my whole life. I was always active in sports (as a kid) and healthy, but chunky. I was always the fat friend and I was ok with it. I was told I have high blood pressure about 8 months ago, and then told I shouldn't get pregnant at this weight and FINALLY decided it was time to do something about it. So here we are.

I have tried dieting, but would lose 20-30 pounds tops and then slowly gain it back over time. I would gain a few pounds a year, every year.

My husband has a different story. He was always healthy and fit until in 2003-2004 he somehow gained 100 lbs in the matter of about 6-8 months. It was crazy! We took one of his suits to the cleaner, he tried to wear it 2 weeks later and it wouldn't fit. I mean not even close!! He was put on testosterone, synthroid and diabetes medication and lost 100 lbs in about a year. He has slowly gained about 50-60 pounds back.

A co-worker asked me the other day, "why now." My only answer, "because I want babies." How simple can it be?