So, I now knew that it would have to be surgically removed. The doctor did not know what kind of damage the IUD made, but he was pretty confident that the surgery would be a simple and laproscopically. Unfortunately it became more complicated. The IUD has apparently been out for a while (good news that the hole in my uterus healed on its own, but bad news for the surgery). It had embedded itself into tissue, which continued to grow around it. Eventually the entire piece of tissue broke loose and was found in surgery under my rib cage. this is a picture of the tissue they removed along with the IUD which I colored in purple.
The surgeon also found a cyst on my ovary, which he also removed. Strange I had no idea that it was there.
So, after an hour of surgery and a c-section sized incision I am just hoping to be back on my feet before my new job starts on monday. I was really upset that I ended up with such a nasty incision, but I am so glad that they fixed all the problems with one surgery. Thank you to all my amazing friends for all of the phone calls, txts, goodies, meals and your thoughts and prayers. Lucky me I have The greatest friends and family who have all been waiting on me. And my cute husband has been so sweet and caring. Sorry if the post is a little too graphic for some of you--most of my friends are nurses.
8 comments:
I can't believe how big the tissue is around the IUD. It really must have been out a long time. And what knew job are you talking about?? I talked to you for over an hour today and you didn't even mention it!! I'm going to have to call you tomorrow.
So how did you find out that you had a hole in your uterus and your IUD had escaped???
Trever and I were thinking of having another baby--I went to have it taken out and the doc counldn't find it. So the baby thing is on hold for now until we know that everything still functions like it should.
I'm glad everything went well. That totally sucks, but good thing they got it all fixed. :) btw, you have totally scared me with the whole IUD thing now.
Holy cow..I would have been freaking out a bit. I had to have my IUD surgically taken out because it was embedded & such. But heck, mine was where it was supposed to be. Glad everything is better now & really, let's go on strike against the blasted things! :)
OH MY!! Jen that is crazy...and to think I was pro IUD's, yikes :). I'm glad your okay! Good luck today at your new job!
Holy Cow! That is crazy! I'm sorry that you had to go through that, but glad that your are doing better! So, what's this new job???
Oh my crazy Jen! That is intense! Best of luck to you and I hope you're feeling 100% soon. Take it easy (which I know is not in your DNA) as much as you can!
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