So to make a long story short, my hysteroscopy today went well!
We woke up at 5:05. I was soooo hungry already. I hate fasting, and I think just the thought that I 'can't" eat makes it much worse in my mind! I had to get my clothes out of the dryer, then pulled my hair back nicely, then wanted to pack my purse with extra undies and a dress in case I either had to stay overnight for some reason or didn't feel like putting pants back on afterwards. We got to SG with time to spare and ended up waiting until 7:55 to get called back-- but no worries! That happens. We got called back and met my nurse Jane. She was so nice! I had to empty my bladder, then change, and then the anesthesiologist came in. He was really nice and did a great job with the IV. I never really have trouble with IVs, I just don't like the feeling of the needle in me when I move around. Luckily that wasn't a problem.
So they started me on saline because I was PARCHED! Poor Matt had never experienced the whole surgery prep and anesthesia prep stuff (he's never had anesthesia before). He sat with me but I could tell he was a little nervous... I totally understand how he feels. I felt fine going into surgery, but I also hated being on the "outside" when he was in the hospital for his stomach stuff. Anyway, he and I entertained ourselves pre-surgery with a good battle of thumb wars and rockpaperscissors (we literally, for two or three rounds, shot the exact same things!). Then it was my time to go back! The anesthesiologist got the bag and the nurse tied my gown, and away I went. I got into the OR, sat on the bed, and was talking to the nurse while the anesthesiologist surreptitiously put an injection in my IV (that extra little place by the needle, I don't know what it's called). As I was scotting around on the bed I asked him "what did you put in that? it feels like college!". They all laughed and were talking to me about Penn State and the doctor put a mask over my face and said, "a few more seconds". The last thing I thought was that the air from the mask smelled funny and then I was awake!
I was groggy but could definitely tell a difference with this waking up than previous anesthesia times. The sedation they used today was "twilight" sedation so they said I would wake up faster and I really did! Matt made a video of me when he first came back; I always wondered what I was like when I was waking up :) I am cute! ha. I was in a little bit of cramping pain but they gave me a heating pad and I felt superb. The doctor came back and said that he got most, if not all, of the septum. Yay! That means no extra surgery. Dr. Levens did say that I would need to go back for an HSG, which I had last summer.
My other nurse, Sherry, came to check on me and took me for a walk-- she called it her sobriety check, haha. I passed it with flying colors, and was ready to go. They took out my IV, I had to sit for 5 minutes to let it clot, and away I went!
We'll wait to hear from Dr. K what the next step is. For now I am still taking my birth control pills-- which makes me wonder if we might start on IVF right away? Please, God? If that's your will :)
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