The Stray Kitten

On Thursday I had my first surgery experience ever- a laparoscopy.  My doctor already knew that there were some endometriosis cysts on my ovaries, but unfortunately even an ultrasound doesn't give the full story.  A laparoscopy involves making an incision to insert a tiny camera in order to properly diagnose the disease.  From there, decisions can be made about how to remove cysts and whatever else is floating around. I was extremely nervous while waiting for my turn to be operated on.  I also consented to being part of a study which may lead to endometriosis being diagnosed earlier without such surgery.  Yes, please!  I was so relieved when I saw my doctor, and don't remember much after that point. When I woke up, I was told about their findings, and what action had been taken.  Apparently, there was lot more endometriosis than what they had expected.  It was on both of my ovaries, and had spread to my bowel.  Four incisions had to be made, and I was to stay overnight for

It's amazing how much pain women will put up with.  That's why diseases such as endometriosis often go untreated for many years until they cause other health complications.  About 10 years ago, I suffered from chronic nausea.  I was pretty sure that wasn't normal, and had to have lots of time off school.  It stopped me from sleeping, which made me exhausted and cranky most of the time.  After having a variety of medical tests, the doctor concluded that my condition was 'psychological'. I found that one way I could ease my 'queasiness' was to drink carbonated soft-drinks.  Of course this was just a quick-fix, and the feeling returned after a short time.  I accepted the condition as part of my life, and even dismissed it myself as 'anxiety'.  After my 31st birthday, my husband and I decided it was time to start a family.  For whatever reason, it wasn't happening.  I thought that the people around me were right in saying that I was "too old&q

Today I went and got eyelash extensions for the first time.  I had been thinking about getting them done for a while.  My natural lashes are ok, but I could never get the hang of falsies, and wanted to look a bit more glam with less makeup.  I saw an ad for models, so I decided to take the risk and go for it.  How bad could it be?  The technician told me that it would take 2.5 hours.  Mind you, I can barely stand the time it takes to get a manicure, let alone have someone fidget with my sensitive eyes for that long. When I arrived, the technician had a look at my natural lashes.  I had been told by makeup artists that my lashes had gaps in them, but she said they looked thick and healthy.  She asked me what kind of look I wanted, and I told her that falsies usually looked terrible on me, so I'd like something more natural. I lay on a bed, closed my eyes, and expected a little discomfort.  We were chatting away, when suddenly I felt a burning sensation in both my eyes.  I let th