Endometrial Ablation

Hi Ladies!Had my EA last Friday (July 15) and everything went well. I am still cramping some, but the doctor said to expect that for a while. I have had minimal bleeding/discharge... only need a panty liner! I see the doctor again in a few weeks. The only thing that I was unhappy about was the anesthesiologist. She tried to get me to change anesthesia while I was on the operating table and not in my right mind due to the goo goo juice she had already administered. She also did not administer the anti-nausea meds as ordered, and I spent that entire night throwing up. I spoke to my doctor about this, and he has already taken the issue up with her superior. Other than that, I am doing fine, taking it slow and easy. I am blessed with a great husband and wonderful children that are taking almost too good care of me! Diane... how did yours go?Take care! Valerie

Karen,Before deciding on EA, my doctor did a PAP, Blood work, the ultrasound as well as a hysteroscopy. Unlike Diane, I did not have fibroids, I had polyps as well as an over-grown uterine lining. I have ovarian cysts, but of course, the EA does not address those. I was under a general anesthesia for the procedure, but my doctor said that an epidural can be used as well as using the "twilight" anesthesia. For myself, I preferred not to have a needle stuck in my spine (Scares me to death!) and to be honest, I chose a general because I did not want to feel anything of it at all! I have a post-op appointment on August 5, and will let you know what happens there. I am feeling pretty good, only have discomfort if I pick up something heavy. My family gets on me for not asking them to do those things, but I am the independant and stubborn sort and hate asking for help. My doctor had me take depo-lupron injections for two months (one a month) before the EA. As I understand it, this is normal procedure for most types of Ablation, except the NovaSure, if what I have read is correct. Do you know what type of EA your doctor plans to perform?You are on my mind, and I hope you are feeling well.Take care!Valerie

Karen-You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep updating regarding your condition. I realize you were not expecting this sort of a diagnoses, and I will keep checking, and I am here for you should you need a friend.I went to the doctor and told him about my symptoms. He did another vaginal ultrasound, and it appears that the intense pain I was experiencing is due to several decent sized cysts on my ovary. He gave me vicodin to use as needed, as he is pretty sure it will be a cyclical thing. He wants me to keep a menstrual and pain diary. He said that due to my "young" age (I am 40) there is a slight chance that my previous problems could possibly return. In that event, I will also be facing a hysterectomy. ASgain, I am including you in my prayers. Thanks for your caring responses. They mean a lot to me.Valerie