Afternoon all I am still alive

Well I'm back at work (great joy) and finally know why I have been experiencing the pains which have kept me away for two months. I had a Laparoscopy about 3 weeks ago and was diagnosed with endemitriosis which explains soooo much! For those of you who don't know what it is I'll try to explain in my (very) layman's terms. The tissue which develops within a Woman's womb over the course of a month is shed each month in the form of a monthly period which is normal and healthy. Endemetriosis is where this tissue (for some reason) grows elsewhere within the body, in my case around the outside of the womb and the bladder mainly, and when a period is due this tissue also comes away. The problem is it has nowhere to go and it builds up causing scar tissue which in turn causes major cramps and in my case adhesions. Basically my bladder has got stuck to my womb. Nice eh?

I'm still experiencing pain (some days worse than others) due to the adhesion and endemetriosis lesions but now that the GP is happy I don't have anything that will kill me just yet I have the all clear to work again which is a relief as I'm basically broke. I have to have surgery (more joy) to separate the bladder and womb but I don't know when this will be as yet.

I'm not really overjoyed with this as the laparoscopy which is cleverly performed by keyhole surgery hurt like hell! They only make 3 small incisions which are healing nicely but the bruising for the first two weeks was incredible. Half my lower abdomen turned an attractive purple, black and red combination and the swelling made me look heavily pregnant. The disapproving looks I earned for walking along the street smoking a cigarette were pretty entertaining though.

The pain from the operation has eased (mostly) so I am OK for the wedding WHICH IS IN 10 DAYS! It's all under control as much as these things ever are and all is now booked and paid for. My dress is taking its time however to arrive but I have been assured its being made and will be with me soon. I am excited and scared and all the other emotions in between about the big day despite my belief that I wouldn't be one of 'those' brides but the overall feeling is a pleasant one so I guess that's OK then. My partner is by the way annoyingly calm which irritates me no end the smug git!

I can't go into too much detail about the day as he actually reads this blog but rest assured I am going to look bloody gorgeous (for a change).

I found an interesting series on u tube today called The Atheist Experience. Its an American cable access show which is also online. Its very interesting and often hilarious with plenty of wing nuts calling in to scream abuse at the host (an ex-Mormon) who easily rebuffs their daft and often plain weird ideas. Seriously have a look it's cool.

http://www.atheist-experience.com/archive/