Monday, April 9, 2012

Well it feels to me like the speed bump grew a little larger today.  I had hoped to go to the gyn oncologist, tell my story and come out with a surgery date.  Didn't happen that way.  After reviewing my recent ultrasound he feels there is considerable risk that if he removed the fibroids that I'd either end up with a hysterectomy or a uterus so damaged it would be unable to carry a healthy pregnancy.  It was a difficult conversation for several reasons but the next step is that I'll have an MRI on Wednesday, then reconvene with him and we'll decide how to proceed.  He is willing to go in and try to remove them, knowing the risk.  He also said he may suggest I get a second opinion.  I haven't gone into detail in the blog about why I chose to find a local doctor for the surgery but I may have rethink that whole decision.  It may be that I get a second opinion anyways and see if someone else is more confident about removing these fibroids while keeping my motherhood hopes alive.  And that would likely come from the oncologist in Colorado, originally recommended by Dr. Schoolcraft.  


Please, I will take all prayers possible that the MRI shows that the two new fibroids are in such position that they can be removed without jeopardizing my uterus.  Then that I make the right decision in choosing the best doctor for the procedure as the fulfillment of my ultimate dream will lie in his/her hands.  Thank you for reading and for the support and prayers!