Last week I finally had the tubal dye study. We had been talking about it for several months but the doctor never wanted to do because she didn't want to "disrupt" anything. (You only have about a 5-7 day window) So anyway we finally did it and let me tell you, it was QUITE the experience!
It started out with Justin and me running from one department to another before we were finally able to go down to radiology. The front desk clerk took us back and told me to get ready. (I was really nervous at this point because who knows what the test will show) I had to stand in a bathroom for over 10 minutes before they took me into the room. I got up on the FREEZING table and got ready for the test. So, there I am the bottom half of my body completely exposed and freezing while the top have was covered and dying of heat. (weird feeling!)
The test started out all right though it wasn't the most comfortable thing (let's just say having something in place that it shouldn't be is not fun.) The Dr. says "you'll feel a little pressure" and boy was she right! Of course the Radiologist wasn't in the room yet so we couldn't actually start the testing procedure until he got in there. What felt like 10 minutes later, he finally showed up!
As the dye started going in, everyone started freaking out. First there was a consecutive GASP and then they were saying things like "what is that", "have you ever seen that mass before", "this doesn't look good", etc.
Now THAT sucks to hear when you are laying on a cold metal table. (Justin was even nervous he told me afterwards) So, after they made me roll, twist, and then do it all over again (and remember this isn't easy with all the "stuff" shoved where it shouldn't be!!) all breathed a big sigh of relief that it was nothing. Luckily it was just part of my ovary/ uterus that hadn't filled with dye yet.
So, the final consensus was that everything looked good so we should be good to go. I guess from here on out we will just see what happens. :) I am thinking positive thoughts!
i love your attitude! i beleive i complain more about my annual than you did about this 'interesting' event:) i hope things go well for you guys this next round of treatments!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jess, I try to be positive about everything, but it can get old! :) Hope you are feeling all right!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that they were making comments like that. They should know better than that. I really hope that this is "the time." I know that it probably is getting old for you guys, try and keep your heads up....it will work it's way out in the end. (I suppose that could be literally :)
ReplyDeleteHey Mandy, so great to know that things are going better for you guys!
ReplyDeleteI had to giggle a bit when you were talking about feeling exposed - a few weeks ago I was having kidney pain so I went to the doctor. It was this young-ish guy doctor, and he was like "Okay well, get undressed, I think we should do a pelvic exam." Of course, I am HORRIFIED, because I was like...okay, kidney does not equal pelvis to me... and you know, if you know you're having one of "those" you can... "be prepared." So Ben is with me, and he's just sitting there, even MORE HORRIFIED as this guy starts doing a pelvic exam. Later he's like "I know that's his job...but I didn't know that's how that went. I kind of felt like I should hit that guy." LOL!
So Justin is for sure a trooper!!! You guys are such an inspiration, it seems like through all of this you have only become stronger as a couple - and that's not something that happens very often in this world. I truly believe that good things are on the way for you guys - hopefully within a year's time, I will be oohing and ahhing over your baby pics instead of commiserating about uncomfortable "exposures!" Hang in there :)
I hope things go well for you guys with these treatments...we are praying for you guys!
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