I was scheduled for surgery Wednesday at noon. They didn't actually come get me until 1:30. Dr. Perry told us average time would be 2 1/2 hrs. 3 1/2-4 hours later he came out to speak to Kasey, so it was much longer than expected. It is also going to be a longer recovery than expected. I can't drive for 2 weeks. I also can't lift anything over 10lbs (meaning Kendall) for six weeks. I'm not real excited about that part and I'm already missing him, but I have to do what is best for my body. They let me go home Thursday about 5 pm but I don't think they wanted me too. I could not eliminate after the catheter and had to a certain amount before I could leave. They sent me home with a self catheter to use if needed. I'm still having a bit of a problem. It just takes a long time. I can do it though.
Anyway here are some photos of what they found and I will explain as much as I can remember(if you ask Kasey, that is not much) I'm staying pretty doped up on pain meds.
These two photos are of my bladder. As you can see in the photo on the right, it shows my bladder bleeding. My bladder should hold 1200 ml and mine is only holding 900ml due to Intersticial Cystitis.
These two photos show a detached left fallopian tube. When my left ovary was taken out, this was left behind and it was not attached to anything, so they went ahead and took it out. I still have my right one and my right ovary, so that is all I need.This photo shows Pelvic Congestion Syndrome-Basically a vericose vein that shows up in your pelvic region.
These photos show a right sciatica hernia (the cause of me not able 
to lift for 6 weeks)
to lift for 6 weeks)
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