niko wrote:
> Hello everybody ;-)) Well, where to start. I think I will start by
> saying thankyou to all of your wishes and support through my
> problems.I sometimes wondered how I would cope without the knowledge I
> drew from here. I was operated on Monday and all went well. I had only
> three bands of adhesions, and some Endometriosis. Very surprising for
> myself and my surgeon. Surprising because the Endometriosis hasn't
> been prevelant for quite some time, and the pain was alot worse than
> when I had cobwebbing and Endo throughout... go figure. But counting
> it as a blessing nonetheless. The surgeon and myself did expect alot
> worse. I have a real burn deep in my groin, which my surgeon thinks is
> an operation pain. I am a little concerned but will wait it out, and
> hopefully it will correct itself. It is the only thing causing me
> grief. I also asked for a testosterone implant while he was there,
> just for a boost. And it is working already. I feel on top of the
> world inside, truly alive again, after so long. I doubt I will get the
> downer I usually get as I am still taking my "Evista" as well. So
> maybe it will also last a full six months too. The road trip to
> Brisbane, did take it's toll, don't recommend such a travel to anyone
> after surgery, and really really really happy to be home LOL I did
> however make some stops to meet my pain pals for the first time. Wow,
> what an amazing experience. Robyne was a mine full of information, and
> such a lovely person. I could have talked to her all day if given the
> chance. Such a shame we all don't live a little closer. That woman has
> been to hell and back, and remains strong. I don't know how she does
> it. My admiration and love goes to you Robyne. You give me strength
> and respect. Her gorgeous sausage dogs were adorable too teehee. Nik
> and I stayed with Suze and Gary on our way home, and we already can't
> wait to get back to see them again. Suze was operated on Monday as
> well. I think we both went in sympathy of each other ;-)) I was sure
> glad that she came home the day we arrived. It all worked out
> perfectly. However, we were both not feeling 100%. Suze's problems of
> course, as is Robyne's are far more extensive than my own. But we are
> still all dealing with ARD, and sure is nice to have friends like
> these, that totally understand the plight and the frustration.
> Thankyou so much Suze and Gary for your superb hospitality and
> matching company. You guys are just it and a bit. I am blessed to have
> a wonderful supportive partner who even tried my "Bowel Prep"(
> hahahahahaha, oh the story to that is hysterical ) to know how bad I
> was feeling. Sorry Helen G. for not ringing you yet, but I'm really
> confused with the time difference?? Maybe you could send me an icq
> message and I will give YOU a call ! So, that's my update, thanks
> Janet for your lovely words ;-)) I did read them, and tried to catch
> up with all that is going on. Talk to you all soonLots of LoveTrace
> xo