BSO done!

Post-BSO!

First prophylactic surgery done!  Went in yesterday and had my BSO and Mirena IUD placed.  Feeling GREAT today.  Minimally sore.  Only had to take percocet last night.  This morning, took some ibuprofen, and feel mostly good.  Abdomen is a little sore and minimal bloating.  The referred left shoulder pain is mostly gone (comes and goes when I am standing up).  I took my dressings off and incisions look great.  So far, no menopause symptoms (although they are likely to show up over the next couple days if they are going to).

I do feel a certain amount of relief knowing that a giant part of my risk is greatly reduced.  I have to await the final pathology report in a couple days, but mostly I feel incredibly grateful right now.  I was cared for by an amazing team.  My doctor, Hope Frisch, I can't say enough good things about.  She is incredibly skilled and caring.  She took all the time I needed to get questions answered.  She makes me feel like I am in the best hands.  I woke up and my husband was by my side. I came home yesterday and kissed my sweet babies.  I was surrounded by my husband, sister-in-law and mother-in-law.  I got to talk to my parents on the phone.  I got many texts from concerned friends. My children's babysitter sent a wonderful dinner for us.  And I slept.  A lot.

So today, I feel like a big part of this journey is behind me.  I want anyone out there that is facing this same risk to know...its okay.  Its okay to be terrified.  But in the end, after its done, the relief is amazing.

To ALL of you, go out today and do something great!