Da Vinci Robot

Today was the gyn-onc consultation day.   The nurses and doctors could not have made the visit any more comforting.  They are truly remarkable and I am very pleased with them.  My CT scan showed that the reason my uterus is enlarged is due to fibroids.  I hope this is the case and there is not some unseen cancerous tumor.  The Dr. said my uterus is as large as a 3-4 mos pregnancy!!  Makes sense of why I have had other issues of frequent urination, UTIs, painful heavy long periods.

So, we have scheduled a Da Vinci robotic machine for the Dr. to use to do the hysterectomy.  They say it is less invasive and minimal blood loss.  However, she did say that petite women are harder to perform on due to chances of piercing another organ-YIKES!!  Didn't like that description at all!!  Kinda weird that a robot thing is doing the surgery-really the Dr is but programs the computer to do the work.  
My greatest fear is complications with blood loss, piercing other organs ) : and complications with anesthesia.  I have never been under and don't know how I will react. Lastly, what if they find traces of cancer in the organs after the hyst.  My trust is in my Jesus and He is my peace.  I must continually remind myself of this too.  I am not a worrier and He is my warrior, He I can depend on!!
Good thing- I have 5 weeks of paid sick leave.  I won't use it all b/c I need to save some for the mastectomy.  Since the surgery  will be right after Christmas I will have apprx a week of break to recover and I'll take about 2 1/2 weeks of leave.  Dr really recommended that I take 4 weeks off, but I think I will feel better. At least I hope.
So relieved the date is set and I am sure I will be even more relieved when I am free of this cancer fate. 
Thankful for all of my family and friends who have sent kind thoughts and prayers my way!!