Next Step: Testing & Surgery

After several conversations with our doctor and some research of our own, we have decided that I will have surgery this Friday, November, 6. My doctor has recommended that we do another laparoscopy along with the hysteroscopy, since we have the O.R. booked and I will already be knocked out. The advantages of doing another lap are that he will be able to see if there is new growth of endometriosis or scar tissue, and he can take care of it. The disadvantage is that I will be a bit more beat up after I wake up from the anesthesia! Paul and I feel like a more thorough approach is best (especially at this point), so we are okay with doing both surgeries.

My doctor has also suggested that I be tested for insulin resistance, even though it is unlikely that I have it. I don't meet many of the markers for this, but occasionally women have this even when they aren't typical candidates. Hey, I'm up for finding answers, so I will have my blood drawn and drink the nasty sugary drink to get those! Paul and I have even questioned whether or not I had this, so I'm glad we are doing this test just to be sure. Insulin resistance can effect the implantation of embryos because it causes crazy hormone imbalances and hormones play a very significant role in implantation.

There are some other test options that my doctor is going to go over with me tomorrow at my pre-op/insulin test visit tomorrow.

Hopefully we will have more answers on Friday. If everything looks healthy, we could potentially transfer a few more embryos early December. We will keep you posted.

Upcoming Appts.

*insulin resistance test tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 3) results won't be in for several days

*Hysteroscopy & Laparoscopy on Friday, Nov. 6 (arrive at hospital @ 8:30, surgery @ 10:30)

Prayer Requests

*That these appts. go well and we are able to find some answers

*That Dr. Stoelk would perform these surgeries without any problems

*Fast recovery...we have a concert on Friday night that we are hoping we can still attend

Thanks for taking time to pray for us.