So I'm saving a lot of my updates to post in a blogspot once I reach my follow up so that finally there's a testimony to be found when you Google this procedure. But I'm keeping you guys posted as well!
Things that are happening healing-wise: ice packs. Constantly. Having a giant camera in your bladder and a bunch of needles apparently leaves a nice constant intense localized pain in your urethra. I'm unable to take a bath, so I'm just limited to good ol' ice pack in a hand towel. Luckily, I have some old lovely monogrammed towels of Granna's with my last name initial on it, so at least my crotch ice is ladylike. Also, turns out I DO have pelvic floor muscles! Those things they've asked me to flex for years actually exist! But boy, are they pissed. They've been in a constant state of tightness for so long that the botox has finally forced them to let go, and wow...it's like I tried to lift 100 pounds with a Kegel. I've honestly never even had any sensation of pelvic floor muscles, so it's bittersweet. On one hand, they exist! I'm normal! I'm in pain!...but woah, I'm in pain. I kind of have to find the balance in a see saw to sit semi comfortably, because I can't sit directly like a normal person. I have a nice pregnant penguin waddle happening. I'm working on walking, but it's really rough still. My abdomen is tight as well; my muscle dysfunction is doing all it can to "protect" like usual. In a few days, the botox should take effect and calm my pelvic floor to act like a normal one for once. I don't care how "TMI" this info may seem. It may help someone, but also, I'm not ashamed of my anatomy. If anything, I'm proud of how far I've come. I'm proud to share my story and answer any questions. If I can help one person, I've made a difference with my struggle. Things feel different, and I'm thankful for the pain. It means something is finally giving.
