Just need to get this out (Female stuff... update pg14)

[lovemygoofy]

Good Morning ya'll

I just need to spill this out somewhere and I guess this is as good place. First let me say I have a doctor appointment today and two this is about girl stuff. (You've been warned)

I have not been well in a long while. Last August I had my gallbladder out in emergency situation. I've been chalking up some issues to readjustment of no gallbladder but finally I couldn't take it any longer and back to the doctor I go. I had abdominal ultrasound done and my PCP requested a pelvic ultrasound.
I've had many of things due to PCOS.

Well I got back a "bad" pelvic ultrsound results. I have a "VERY solid mass" on my left ovary causing it be 16x the size of my right ovary that has 3 fluid cysts attached. Additionally for the first time I also have a growth attached to my uterus measuring in at 4 cm and I forget the rest of the measurements.

I haven't told any of my friends or family. My husband is away for work and I don't want to cause worry until I have definitive answers. Today I visit my PCP with a way forward of what I don't know. I would guess a hysterectomy and even at 37 I'm ready. I'm tired of always being worried about this due to family history of ovarian cancer.

So I'm just putting this out to someone, anyone to get it off my chest. Now to find a place in the house I haven't mopped yet. Thank you all for "listening"

 

[cluvsdisney]

I am sorry you are dealing with all this. Good luck at the doctor today.

 

[Allison]

Hang in there.

 

[clutter]

I'm sorry you are dealing with this. First things first - find a decent gynecologist! This is beyond the scope of a PCP. Second - don't panic yet. There's lots of things this could be. Like you said - just getting rid of the whole kit and caboodle might make it all go away. If that's the verdict, get a good gynecologist. My doctor actually had a cancer surgeon assist on mine. She said that they are the best at cutting. And she's one of the tops in our area. So good luck!

 

[Missy1961]

Hugs to you. Hope it goes as well as it can. I'll be thinking of you.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Aww, Tina, You've had to deal with so much. I can definitely see where your mind is going. I'm sure mine would, too, especially given your family history. The one thing I'll say is that I have several personal friends who, around the same age, were told to expect the worst - and even to line up oncologists - but the ovarian masses turned out to be benign. I hope that's the case for you, also, but the waiting and worrying is horrendous. And of course if it is the worst case scenario, then that will launch you into a whole lot of medical headaches. But again, I know a lot of people who are surviving ovarian cancer, but no sense jumping to that just yet - just take one thing at a time and try not to "bleed before you're shot". Easier said than done, I know, but you are a fighter and a survivor yourself. I'm glad you posted.

 

[FairestOfThemAll37]

Wishing for the best.

 

[katie01]

I'm sorry you are going through this worry and stress. I pray that what you are dealing with is benign. Hang in there, best of luck at your appointment, and I hope you will be updating with news of a good outcome

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Sending you lots of and prayers. Linda just gave you some good advice.

I know my mind went lots of places too, but just take it one day at a time.

Hoping you get a good doctor and a good plan in place so you can get feeling like you again!

Wishing you all the best today.

 

[lynxstch]

Hugs to you Tina. Sending prayers and pixie dust that you can get everything straightened out, and get back to feeling like you again. Your DIS family is behind you all the way!

 

[Christine]

Hang in there! I'm glad your anxiety is at least constructive and you are getting the floors mopped. I usually turn into a mass of depression hiding under a blanket. We will all be thinking good thoughts for you and hoping for the best outcome (which you have more of chance of having happen than a bad outcome!). I know it's hard to think that way while waiting but please try.

 

[cords]

Sorry you are going through this. Fingers crossed and positives thoughts sent that your road to feeling better is swift and uncomplicated.

 

[sunshinemelody]

Many, many hugs for you! You'll have a great appointment today; as much as it's weird to say, don't stress. Just keep smiling, smiling, smiling.

 

[pampam]

Early last summer I was diagnosed with a large mass. It was the size of a small watermelon. The gynecologist I was sent to said it was the size of a 5 month pregnancy. It turned out to be a massive cyst- nothing more. I had to have a total hysterectomy to get to it to remove it, and while I was up on the hoist they rotated my tires and changed my oil. A second surgeon removed my intestines and cut out the part that had crohnes disease and stuffed what was good back in. So, I had 3 operations with 2 surgeons all at once. They gutted me like a fish but I'm feeling great now. So the moral of this story is - don't worry. Things have a way of working themselves out. I understand exactly your fears, but at this time nothing has been confirmed. So until something is confirmed, it is only fears and worry at this time. With good doctors you will be fine.

 

[Disneylvr]

A year ago I had a grapefruit size mass on my right ovary that was also attached to the outer wall of my uterus. I went though several weeks of worry (that it was cancer) before I had a total hysterectomy, including ovaries via da vinci robotic surgery. No cancer was found and recovery time was only two weeks. Stay busy, surround yourself with loved ones. You too will get through your situation. We always imagine the worst but it makes us feel that much better when things turn out okay.

 

[leebee]

Thinking of you and hoping things go well. Find a good gynecologist; as said upthread, this is beyond the scope of what a PCP should handle.

 

[lovemygoofy]

Thank you all so much for your thoughts and stories. I'm really trying not to"borrow trouble" and just go on to see what's happening
I have my doctor appointment in a couple hours. I love my PCP but have zero faith in the rest of the army hospital here. Guess I'm about to have a major
trust test with them.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Prayers for you, Tina. I'm sorry you're having to go through all this. I hope the outcome is the best possible.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good luck Tina. We don't really "know" each other but your posts are always reasonable and thought out. I wish the best for you and will say a prayer for an easy and good outcome.

 

[Darcy03231]

Sorry you're dealing with this. I echo the PP who said to find a good gynecology surgeon. I'm scheduled for a hysterectomy next month due to pelvic organ prolapse and interviewed several before I chose one. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions. The surgeon I chose plans to everything vaginally (unless there's a complication once the surgery has started). Recovery time is much faster this way as there are no incisions on the outside of your body.