I'm down to my 3rd and last shot of Luprolex!

For everyone's knowledge I was operated last October-November for having ovarian cysts or for some they call it "chocolate cysts". I was alarmed by the extreme menstrual pains I had been experiencing for some years which started when I was in college around 2008. I only paid much attention to it when one day while I was walking, the pain was too extreme i had to stop and hold my breath because even breathing intensifies the pain. I went to my mom's OB-GYN and doctora suggested I should have an ultrasound.

The ultrasound/s or UTZ

UTZ itself is a pain in the arse, literally. They'll have the probe inserted into the rectum. It was so painful, but tolerable, but really painful. lol. Slight bleeding is normal because of course your ass is not used to having some visitors, unless you do have visitors often he he he. I had it twice, but I didn't get use to the feeling. Results showed I had company in my left and right ovaries. Mom and dad- alarmed!!!

Doctora's suggestions

Dra said I had them too early. Women usually get these companies during menopausal age, sheez I might be menopausal, explains why I often start the fight with hunnybunny!!! Anyway, she said I can choose from different options,

-Surgery

Mom and dad's choice because in here we can be sure all the cysts will be removed.  Papa said we can opt for the laparoscopic procedure- less pain, less complication, faster recovery. The only downside of laparoscopic surgery is the price which of course is not my problem anymore but of papa's!

-Luprolex therapy

All my relatives didn't want me to take this option because of all the side effects this therapy can bring. Surprisingly, even though we opted for the lap surgery I still needed three shots of this ha ha ha! P8000.00 per shot.

-Have a baby

Honestly I want this but then again I have to consider my hunnybunny's dream of becoming a doctor so, sorry baby not now, not yet. I want this option because as what some say, we might regret if one day when we're ready and want to have a family already but we can't conceive anymore.

Pre and intra-operation

All I remember was I was so anxious. A lot of 'what ifs' running on my mind. What if- I had to much anesthesia and wouldn't wake anymore, they put urinary catheter while i'm awake, I don't remember my loved ones anymore when I wake up after the operation he he he. There was a slight delay in my operation schedule because of my asthma. They say they hear some wheezes and they can't go on with the operation because my lungs might not make it blah blah. The morning of my operation, I almost cried. I was watching my door and was hoping that no OR nurses will come, but they did. While on the wheelchair I kept on praying to God, Lord diyoskopo mahimatay na po sana ako! ha ha ha! While waiting in the OR there were two ladies, late adult, who were chatting. I didn't even bother to make friends with them because I was too nervous. lol. On the OR table, I was lying on the table for almost 30 mins. I was shaking and my anxiety raised to the highest possible ha ha ha then came the Anesthesiologist. She noticed I was shaking and said, "Ang tagal ni dra mo. Oh bakit ka nanginginig? Kinakabahan? O sige lalagyan na kita anesthesia, patutulugin na kita." And I remember I cried hahaha. They injected a cloudy white solution and a yellow fluid all at the same time directly on my veins through the IV site. I remember how painful it was, running down my arms, I even smelled the strong odour of the solution, I looked up the light and counted 1, 2 before 3 I was knocked off already ha ha. I was unconscious 9;30H, by 13:30H I was in the recovery room high and groggy! I remember some nurses talking to me and I was trying to talk but only alien sounds came out. then I fell asleep again. I was back to my room by 16:30H.

Post-op

I had limited movements, I vomited thrice and still sleepy. I also noticed I had shallow breaths. A day after operation, my urinary cath was removed- it wasn't painful at all. I spent another 2 days and went home.

Dra said I still need Luprolex. I had my first shot last January 20, second last February 20 and I am down to my last shot on March 20! The Luprolex indeed has a lot of side effects. I noticed i became moody, oftentimes depressed, my back hurts, I feel dehydrated, I feel hot most of the day and worst of all, nauseous.  After the Luprolex treatment, Id be on pills for the rest of my life hehe until we decide to have a baby. There'd be 2 months rest from pills after 6 straight months on pills dra explained so my ovaries will not forget its reproductive functions.

I am now worried. What if we will not be gifted with children? I love kids.