My Body Is In A Very Happy Place Right Now :-0

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But I guess that could be down to the drugs lol. If you remember, today was the day of my Endometrial Ablation. The day didn't start too well as we all had to be in the Day Surgery Waiting Area for 8am. I was the last to be operated on, at around 11.45am..but at least I was told at the beginning. Nothing worse than being told half-way through the morning. Anyway, the first person (of 3) I chatted to was a male anaesthetist and he put me at ease straight away. He was lovely. In fact everyone who dealt with me today was lovely. The Nurses in Theatre also helped out in Recovery and I cannot believe how dedicated they are. My experience was so much different to last time..more people caring for me for a start. Before my operation no-one could find a vein so the anaesthetist very kindly gave me some gas as he didn't want to stress me out. Brilliant idea as it turned out! In Recovery last time there was just one person looking after us all, that was it..but on that day we were all Mirena Coil fittings. Today was different. Bit of a mish-mash with the operations and I got the impression all patients were similar in the fact we needed that little bit of extra care afterwards. I was taken to a Ward next door to Recovery after half an hour or so and there I was sick when the toast was brought out. 'Usually, it has the opposite effect,' said the Nurse. Aww. I felt really bad not being able to eat it but I was pleased I felt better AFTER I was sick. I was told a combination of anaesthetic and pain relief was the cause. Eventually, I was able to eat 4 Rich Tea biscuits and, in total, I drank 3 cups of tea. I drink them without sugar anyway and the effect was amazing. I just love the restorative powers of tea. In fact, I have one next to me right now on the desk. As far as pain goes, I've had a little discomfort down below and cystitis, that's been it up to now. Also, I've been given better medication than last time, namely Ibuprofen and Codeine (separate tablets) that I can take at the same time. So, to control the cystitis I've taken 2 Ibuprofen and 2 Codeine tablets, had a little nap, went for a big wee..no pain. I hope it lasts! This did not happen with the Mirena Coil. In fact, I probably ended up with an infection, something I'm determined not to let happen this time round. After I speak to Mum in 15 minutes time I shall probably have a bath..but NO bubbles, so I'll have to remember that. I have a very good feeling about this procedure and have a back-up appointment in Day Surgery in August. In the meantime, if I start bleeding heavily I shall need to see my own doctor. Hopefully, I might not need a hysterectomy but that will be an option further down the road, if this thing doesn't work. With fingers and toes crossed and prayers from my friends around the world, this just HAS to work..doesn't it?