Turkey Day Gone Totally Wrong (continued)

(WARNING: This is a continued entry from my last blog.  So, unless you are one of "those" people that like reading the last page of the book first, read my blog prior to this one to get the DL.)

After getting out of the hospital, the hospital said it was super important to see my doctor the next day to discuss next steps, so I get an appointment with Dr. Funny Guy. 

We arrive at Dr. Funny Guy's office.  At this point, I am drugged, tired, in crazy pain, and have little patience.  Pretty picture, right.   Jeff and I meet with Dr Funny guy and he gives us his best performance yet.  After Dr. Funny guy reviews the book of papers the hospital gave us, we are summoned. 

Dr. Funny Guy: 
Jeff, sounds like "someone" (points to me) didn't enjoy their Turkey Day weekend?

Me:
No, Dr. Funny Guy.  What the heck is going on?

Dr. Funny Guy: (looks at Jeff)
Jeff, basically she had several ovarian cysts that have simultaneously ruptured.  Apparently, she had one on Thanksgiving and a fireworks display this weekend.  One of the cysts ruptured inside her ovary, causing it to quadruple in size.  It is pushing on all her organs, that is why she is experiencing so much pain.  We can operate to bring back to normal size, but since she already has scar tissue from her endoscopy, I think it is best that we let it go down naturally. 

Me: 
So, what does that look like?  Why is all of this happening to me?  Do I need to see a specialist?  Does this have anything to do with my endometriosis?  Why have I been in the hospital twice in one year?

Dr. Funny Guy: 
This was a freak incident...nothing to get your panties in a wad about.  In regards to recovery, you will experience crazy pain and just taking a lot of pain medication to get you through it. 

Jeff, it is like getting hit in the testicles over and over again (he seriously said this...no exaggeration). 

Me:
Back to me, Dr Funny Guy.  You have got to shoot me straight.  Should I see a specialist?

Dr. Funny Guy:
Nah...you are good. 

Me:
Should we start trying for a baby...I am getting a little nervous. 

Dr. Funny Guy: 
Sure....just have sex every other day.  Times up...see you later.

(This again is a dramatic interpretation of how I felt like things went down, and this is a summarized version of two follow-up appointments.)

No standing ovation from me. 

First of all, I had gone through a terrifying experience and felt more confused than when I walked in. 

Second, he was more interested in entertaining my husband and describing how I was feeling instead of explaining to me what was going on with my body...I am pretty sure that Jeff got the picture by going through this experience with me.  It was as if I was not in the room.

Third, in retrospect, multiple ovarian cysts that rupture are a serious problem and he should have turned me over to a specialist.  

Lastly, after knowing all I know now, we needed alot more "baby making" guidance than just "have sex every other day".  I am sure he did that for Jeff's benefit, as I am pretty sure he was solely trying to win his affections.

This event served as our catalyst to begin trying for Baby Ridlen.  I knew deep down something was not right and we should start sooner than later.  I wish I could tell you that my ovarian cyst issue was an isolated incident, but as you will find out later, my ovarian cysts have not been my friend over the past two years, and I even lost an ovary due to these monsters.  

My advice is that if you have "girl" problems/questions that your OBGYN cannot answer, see a specialist.  And, most important, if you are ever doubled over in pain, do not wait...get to an ER.  Don't be a hero.  The pain is similar to appendicitis and kidney stones.  If you clear these two, ask for a sonogram.