Back to Cali: Surgery #4 Asherman's Syndrome

 

Christmas Tree at Santa Monica Place

 On November 29th I had surgery #4 in Los Angeles with Dr. March. This was my 4th surgery in 11 months. The surgery went very well just like #3. He was able to lyse the adhesions and establish a normal cavity. The right side of my uterine cavity showed a good amount of healthy lining or endometrium that Dr. March called excellent. However, my left side showed no visible lining. This could mean the deepest layer or basal layer was destroyed during my fibroid surgery. This could also be the reason why adhesions keep reforming on the left. I do need to stay positive and remember that no lining could be seen on my previous surgery. I am hoping for a better result on my left side. At my pre-op appointment Dr. March performed an ultrasound to check my lining. He was happy with what he saw in some areas and even printed us a picture. Brett and I held the picture and smiled. We were just as happy with this picture as someone is with their pregnancy pics. It goes to show when you are faced with a situation like ours, we really appreciate the smaller things in life. I have a stent placed in my uterus for 3 weeks and taking high hormone therapy for an extended length of time. I requested the same anesthesiologist and was able to leave my insulin pump on during surgery and felt wonderful after.

Pre-op appt the day before surgery

Recovery: Yes, that is a smile you see

 

Dr. March reminded me not to let others bring me down when they wonder what I am doing and ask me if I should just have had a hysterectomy. He then said these people are uneducated and need to learn. He said it is my job to be an advocate and educate others. I was told the reason I was back for another surgery is because there had been improvement, which is a positive. 

During my recovery after my myomectomy to remove 35 fibroid tumors, I shared my story with a woman from Canada named Holly Bridges. My story is published in Holly's book: The UnHysterectomy. It is intended to educate people on other surgical options to solve gynecological issues without removing an important organ, the uterus.  My story was first published before I knew I had developed Asherman's Syndrome. She has been ever so kind to continue to help share my journey and provide updates. The updates can be viewed at this link. 
http://unhysterectomy.com/anupdatefromsarah/

I don't think of myself as courageous, I just want to feel normal again. I do agree that I'm a fighter and want to be able to share a success story with others. I am a driven person and it would be so hard for me to say I failed at something.

I believe in hope and miracles and continue to pray for healthy healing so my body remains free of adhesions.

 LOVE: Lil Ben resting with mom