I can't do this again....

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  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
    #22
    joannem65 said:

    That much is over
    Well I took my meds before I went (Ativan for my anxiety and Vicoden pre-med for the pain) and I lived thru it. I'll admit, I've got a pretty good pain tollerance and in my opinion it hurt. But, on the flip side, Dr.M told me what she was doing and when I would feel the Pinch...and I did and she made 3 passes to pull a good sampling from 3 different areas. She said she didn't want to have the pathologist give the cop-out "not enought cells for adequate sampling." Now, it's the waiting game. I just got home and am going to take a nap since I've been up pretty much since 3am. Between a half nights' sleep and meds- I'm ready for a little cat-nap. I've had mild cramping today and am tender I guess where she held the cervix in place while passing the straw/pipette in to gather the tissue. This too shall pass....
    Thanks again for your support and prayers.
    joanne

    I too think the endometrial biopsy hurts ---- a lot
    They told me to take ibuprofen an hour before my biopsy was to be done. Don't think it helped any at all. The doctor said I would feel cramping when she took the biopsy. I did not call it cramping. I was so glad after she got all of her samples. Glad you have that part behind you. The waiting for the results is even harder I think. Wishing you peace and comfort as you wait. Hope you can get some sleep at night while you wait.
  • deanna14
    deanna14 Member Posts: 732
    #23
    Reddie said:

    endometrial biospies do HURT!!
    I do agree that it is very painful if you didn't get the medication for it. The GYN did warn me it would be painful. She gave me two choices that either I go ahead with the biospy on the same day at her clinic or second choice is to wait a little longer and go to the hospital to have medicated and do the biospies. I couldn't wait any longer and told her to "go ahead" to get over with. WOW! it was unexpected so I took advil right after it and then the pain went away.... whew but the memory is still unforgettable. I agree that we all should be aware of it before having endometrial biospies.

    Hugs to you Joanne
    I am glad that you got the biopsy part behind you. Now for what I think is the most mentally draining is the waiting to get the results. Try to rest, give your worries to God... he'll help you through this waiting and whatever is to come. Big Big hugs.
  • cookie1948
    cookie1948 Member Posts: 77
    #24
    joannem65 said:

    That much is over
    Well I took my meds before I went (Ativan for my anxiety and Vicoden pre-med for the pain) and I lived thru it. I'll admit, I've got a pretty good pain tollerance and in my opinion it hurt. But, on the flip side, Dr.M told me what she was doing and when I would feel the Pinch...and I did and she made 3 passes to pull a good sampling from 3 different areas. She said she didn't want to have the pathologist give the cop-out "not enought cells for adequate sampling." Now, it's the waiting game. I just got home and am going to take a nap since I've been up pretty much since 3am. Between a half nights' sleep and meds- I'm ready for a little cat-nap. I've had mild cramping today and am tender I guess where she held the cervix in place while passing the straw/pipette in to gather the tissue. This too shall pass....
    Thanks again for your support and prayers.
    joanne

    Hugs
    Hello Joanne,
    I am sure "rooting" for a positive outcome for you. My mom said that uterine biopsy really hurt, I had a couple of biopsies 10 yrs ago and it hurt!!
    Hang in there, and God Bless you. Good thoughts and prayers are in the workings right now!!!
    Cookie
  • pjk
    pjk Member Posts: 17
    #25
    Reddie said:

    endometrial biospies do HURT!!
    I do agree that it is very painful if you didn't get the medication for it. The GYN did warn me it would be painful. She gave me two choices that either I go ahead with the biospy on the same day at her clinic or second choice is to wait a little longer and go to the hospital to have medicated and do the biospies. I couldn't wait any longer and told her to "go ahead" to get over with. WOW! it was unexpected so I took advil right after it and then the pain went away.... whew but the memory is still unforgettable. I agree that we all should be aware of it before having endometrial biospies.

    Endo. biopsies don't always hurt
    I just wanted to weigh in for any new sisters reading this and scared of an endometrial biopsy. It didn't hurt me a bit. I'm not negating the experience of others here who have had pain from it. I just wanted to say to anyone reading this, I didn't really feel it. I felt a bit of pressure during the procedure and had some moderate period like cramps the rest of the day. So hopefully to anyone new to this, you can take heart that you may be like me! The doctor said that having three vaginal births certainly helped deaden things!
  • joannem65
    joannem65 Member Posts: 17
    #26
    pjk said:

    Endo. biopsies don't always hurt
    I just wanted to weigh in for any new sisters reading this and scared of an endometrial biopsy. It didn't hurt me a bit. I'm not negating the experience of others here who have had pain from it. I just wanted to say to anyone reading this, I didn't really feel it. I felt a bit of pressure during the procedure and had some moderate period like cramps the rest of the day. So hopefully to anyone new to this, you can take heart that you may be like me! The doctor said that having three vaginal births certainly helped deaden things!

    I finally heard from my GYN today -- results are negative for ca--- Thank You Lord.
    I still am scheduled to have my ablation on the 29th. I'm hoping that will put an end to my energizer period -- right now we're at day...65ish...I'm trying NOT to keep count! I'm so greatful to all of you and your continued support.
    I'll continue to check in and see how you're all doing.
    Thanks a Million!
    Joannem65
  • lindaprocopio
    lindaprocopio Member Posts: 1,980 Member
    #27
    joannem65 said:

    I finally heard from my GYN today -- results are negative for ca--- Thank You Lord.
    I still am scheduled to have my ablation on the 29th. I'm hoping that will put an end to my energizer period -- right now we're at day...65ish...I'm trying NOT to keep count! I'm so greatful to all of you and your continued support.
    I'll continue to check in and see how you're all doing.
    Thanks a Million!
    Joannem65

    WHOO! WHOO!! NOOOOOOO Cancer!!!
    Happy happy happy dance for you, Joanne!! What wonderful news!! Praise the Lord!

    :D
  • kkstef
    kkstef Member Posts: 688 Member
    #28
    joannem65 said:

    I finally heard from my GYN today -- results are negative for ca--- Thank You Lord.
    I still am scheduled to have my ablation on the 29th. I'm hoping that will put an end to my energizer period -- right now we're at day...65ish...I'm trying NOT to keep count! I'm so greatful to all of you and your continued support.
    I'll continue to check in and see how you're all doing.
    Thanks a Million!
    Joannem65

    WONDERFUL NEWS!!
    Joanne.....That is the best news!! I can imagine how excited and relieved you must be! Celebrate and enjoy life! Good for you!!!!!!
    Karen
  • barb55
    barb55 Member Posts: 91
    #29
    lindaprocopio said:

    WHOO! WHOO!! NOOOOOOO Cancer!!!
    Happy happy happy dance for you, Joanne!! What wonderful news!! Praise the Lord!

    :D

    Yeah!
    Yeah Joanne! I hope the good news keeps coming on this site. Of course we are still here for the not so good news. Linda, I love your photo. Who is the cutie with you?
    Barb
  • deanna14
    deanna14 Member Posts: 732
    #30
    kkstef said:

    WONDERFUL NEWS!!
    Joanne.....That is the best news!! I can imagine how excited and relieved you must be! Celebrate and enjoy life! Good for you!!!!!!
    Karen

    Yeah Joanne!
    Congratulations on the good news. Good luck with the ablation procedure. Hopefully you will be one who doesn't have any bleeding after that.
  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
    #31
    joannem65 said:

    I finally heard from my GYN today -- results are negative for ca--- Thank You Lord.
    I still am scheduled to have my ablation on the 29th. I'm hoping that will put an end to my energizer period -- right now we're at day...65ish...I'm trying NOT to keep count! I'm so greatful to all of you and your continued support.
    I'll continue to check in and see how you're all doing.
    Thanks a Million!
    Joannem65

    Joanne what wonderful news
    Good luck with you ablation. I am so happy your results came back negative for cancer. HUGS to you
  • lindaprocopio
    lindaprocopio Member Posts: 1,980 Member
    #32
    lindaprocopio said:

    WHOO! WHOO!! NOOOOOOO Cancer!!!
    Happy happy happy dance for you, Joanne!! What wonderful news!! Praise the Lord!

    :D

    That pretty girl with me in the photo is my granddaughter.
    The pretty little girl with me in the new photo is my granddaughter Emily, 8 years old. (If you look on my profile in the 'Expressions' part, you can see other photos of my beautiful grandkids.) My son Eric came in to visit me last weekend with his latest girlfriend. We all went to an amusement park, taking my other son and 2 grandchildren with us. We rode bumper cars and the carousel and the big (BIG!) roller coasters and ate funnel cakes and ice cream cones and had a wonderful time. That's where this photo was taken. I was EXHAUSTED when we got home, with swollen ankles, but happy.
  • joannem65
    joannem65 Member Posts: 17
    #33
    lindaprocopio said:

    That pretty girl with me in the photo is my granddaughter.
    The pretty little girl with me in the new photo is my granddaughter Emily, 8 years old. (If you look on my profile in the 'Expressions' part, you can see other photos of my beautiful grandkids.) My son Eric came in to visit me last weekend with his latest girlfriend. We all went to an amusement park, taking my other son and 2 grandchildren with us. We rode bumper cars and the carousel and the big (BIG!) roller coasters and ate funnel cakes and ice cream cones and had a wonderful time. That's where this photo was taken. I was EXHAUSTED when we got home, with swollen ankles, but happy.

    She's as Beautiful as her Grandma....
    She's as beautiful as you are. I only hope she can grow up to be as beautiful and supportive as you have been to me (and everyone else on this site). You're an inspiration to each of us here and I hope you have many, many exhausting days in the parks ahead of you both! Enjoy every moment together! She's got one great Grandma to look up to.
    I think of you often & pray you're doing well.
    Hugs - Joanne

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