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I'm baaaaaack!
First, let me just say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE my doctor. Not only him but his entire staff. They are the sweetest people I have ever met in my life and everyone was so warm and friendly.
After much discussion about history and current issues he agreed that endometriosis was most likely the root cause and that pcos was more likely a NON-issue. See that people, NON-issue. So the Metformin that had been making me so deathly sick was likely doing me little to NO good. He went ahead and did an ultrasound because he suspected there was going to be something more involved than just the endo. So D and I roll on over to the u/s room and have an intimate date with Dildo Cam. Sure enough, within about 10 second two big blobs appeared on the big screen. I have two large masses inside my uterus. We aren't sure what they are yet. Could be polyps, could be fibroids but one of them is really large and of pretty decent concern. He said that it wasn't unordinary for people to get pregnant with them but to be able to keep a pregnancy with something like that was pretty slim. They are also the cause of my miserable and heavy periods. Sooooo he needed me to come back next week for an HSG and a more extensive ultrasound. He also suspects that my right tube is blocked and that my uterus is tilted. BUT, lucky for me right as they were scheduling next weeks appointment, they just had a cancellation so I will be going tomorrow morning at 10:30. Whooopieeee!
The kicker of all of this, I have NO cysts and my ovaries looked great. At least from what they could tell on the quick u/s. Meaning the nasty yucky Metformin was doing NOTHING for me. Once we figure out exactly what the masses are tomorrow (if we can) we will be doing a lap surgery soon. Like within a week or two soon!
I am so excited I have tears in my eyes typing this. Thank you all so much for your support thus far. You girls rock!
Re: I'm baaaaaack!
Soooooo happy for you!
I'm not super knowledgeable about endo, fibroids, and blocked tubes, but I do know that in the grand scheme of things they are not impassable hurdles.
I'm glad you are getting answers quickly and things are moving along.
Wow...it sounds like this new doctor is really going to help you get to the bottom of everything, and FAST!
Is the lap surgery like the leap? Or something different?
Thats so insane that that old doc had you on meds for no good reason! He needs a junk punch!
Did your old doctor ever do an ultrasound on you? If not, I'm going to be seriously pissed. That seems so obvious to me, especially if they thought you had cysts.
I'm so happy you're pleased with the new doctors and you're finally going somewhere with your treatment. AND that you get to stop taking that horrible drug. Hopefully you'll start feeling better soon!
Wow, that's so awesome that your new doctor is, well, awesome! I'm SO happy you've found someone who can actually help out and listen to you. That's great that you're on the fast track to getting things taken care of! I'm not super-knowledgeable about fibroids and tube blockages, but I'm glad to hear your doctor discovered them and already has plans working. Woohoo!
And, yeah, your old doctor sucks! Ugh, thank god you don't have to take that medication anymore.
All in all, great to hear things are looking up for you sweetie!
Cassie, the only u/s my other doctor would ever do for me was when we had the miscarriage to make sure everything was out. Like I said in the last post about her, I begged and pleaded for her to do these things and she kept pushing back saying that I needed to allow the meds time to work. Effin hooker. Dr. D said flat out today that those meds are worthless for me and since I ovulate well, and there doesn't seem to be a hormonal problem that this should likely do the trick. Of course Dr. D cant guarantee that but he is pretty confident. I give all of you full permission to beat the snot out of Dr. P. I may do it myself.
Ugh, that is ridiculous! My last visit, my doctor thought she felt a cyst on my right ovary and I have a family history so she sent me for vaginal ultrasound RIGHT AWAY. And tried to get me to go to a doctor that specializes in medical planning for people who are at high risk for cancer (I couldn't afford it at the time but I plan to go in the future.) I can't believe your doctor was dragging her feet so much. Does she not like money?!
Oh Karrey!!!! I just want to jump for joy and hug you right now!!
I'm so excited for you & your DH!!
I'm so glad you found a doctor and staff who you love and are more comfortable with! It is encouraging that it doesn't sound like there are any show stoppers and with the right treatment you will be so much closer to getting your little miracle.
I'm on metformin right now and it is some nasty stuff.
You probably know more about this kind of stuff than I do but I had a HSG a few months ago do if you have any questions feel free to ask.
Let us know how tomorrow goes.
Karrey, I'm very glad that you are happy with your doctor! It's already like 90% of success
Great idea to go to another specialist. Your previous definitely sucked! I hope all your tests go well and he determines the cause easily. I had laparoscopic surgery in Sept.'09. As much as I did not want it and hoped that the stupid cyst would go away, in the end I had to do it. Everything went well and I almost forgot about it now. I wish you luck and think that it's awesome that you got an appointment that was canceled by someone else. I think it's a very good sign 
Thanks for the update!
That's WONDERFUL news....I'm so excited for you!! I think it's starting to look very promising
Yay for good doctors!!
TTC #1 13 cycles, CP 6/09, TTC #2 1 cycle
CDing, EP'd for 13 months for #1, BFing for #2
Pregnancy Hypertension - inductions at 39w, I grow big babies: DD was 9 pounds 1 ounce 22 inches, DS was 11 pounds even 22 inches - both vaginal deliveries
YAHOOOO! So glad we are getting good-ish news and moving in the right direction!!
POOP ON THE OTHER DR FOR GIVING YOU USELESS MEDS!!!
I can't wait for you to have all your dreams fulfilled!!!