Well my hysterectomy is coming up on the 25th and though it will not alleviate my peri symptoms I will no longer have a period YIPPPIE SKIPPY! Today is the last day of the first day of my period! I wrote this up on hystersisters and thought maybe some of you gals coming up for surgery could at least get a laugh out of a worrying time in your life.
There is at least one positive to come out of a hysterectomy and for me this is it. I didn't have pain or severe bleeding leading up to my hyster. I had pre cancerous cells so the only enjoyment out of this surgery I will get is not having a period ever again. So here is my funny thoughts for this morning as I sit here miserably cramping for the final time!
Well I find it appropriate for one time in my life of cycling that my cycle is called a period (full stop, the end). It has hit with a vengeance this morning, a week early, instant cramping, back ache, diarrhea, heavy flow, cramps it's like a big finally it just couldn't go out quietly! It is a reminder of how my cycle has controlled my life for 24 years (oh my word, where did those years go?)!
I remember the complete embarrassment I felt when I started for the first time. I swiped one of my sisters bulky maxi pads/diapers (remember those days?) and went to my mothers door and and what came out of my mouth was "I got it" her reply "you got what"...."ya know"....."oh you started your period, okay well there are pads under the sink". That was one of my life lessons lol.
What a let down it was, I never was one of those gals that, Are You There God Its Me Margaret was a book to read similar to the Bible, with excitement and enthusiasm. I did not ever look forward to having a period and still don't!
So now I don't have to sit around another 10-15 years waiting for this part of womanhood to end. I know I will still be dealing with the peri-meno symptoms but for me the worst part will be over and done with for the final time in a few days!
I am thinking of a celebration and trying to be humorous about this. Perhaps a red velvet cake, maybe a bit of raspberry sauce, with tampons on the top like candles and then light those babies up? Now what to do with the panty liners and pads? Okay I really wouldn't as my husband might hurl along with three teenage boys. The idea of planning to celebrate was fun at least! Maybe if I lived in a house full of gals it could be a good laugh! So you guys are my gal friends and I am sharing my party with you, hope you can at least get a chuckle!