I went to Dr. Gibson for my ultrasound results today. I am not going to have surgery at this time (YEAH). There was a fibroid tumor about ½ inch in diameter but that was not what caused my problems last month. I have two “simple” cysts on my left ovary (FYI-“simple” means they are not disease related-they’re just what they are) which kept me from ovulating like I should. So my body was trying to release my egg which my ovary was determined to keep. Doc said that the medicine he gave me and my next cycle should dissolve these cysts and eliminate that problem. He is not worried at all about the fibroid at this time. He did order a mammogram b/c I haven’t had one in over a year, scheduled another ultrasound in three months just as follow up and, due to my age and my mom’s cancer history, he will be performing an endometrial biopsy on 12/05/08. He stated that he did not expect any surprises from the biopsy; he just wants to be proactive. He also said to keep in mind that we will probably have to do surgery at some time but only outpatient and only if my endometriosis continues to act up. He said if my next cycle was as bad as the one I just went through to let him know immediately and we might have to go ahead and schedule surgery sooner than later.

I am thrilled with what he told me today. So grateful I don’t have to have surgery that would keep me down for a while and very happy he’s taking every other precaution before settling on surgery. Thanks for all your prayers.