Thank you all for your messages & support! As I'm 42, and decided a while ago that having kids was not an option for me personally, I'm okay with going ahead with the procedure. I think what rattled me at first is the finality of it all. On the other hand, having the possibility of reoccurance chasing me around or having to go through process after process just to come to the same conclusion made the decision to go through with it easier for me. I know perhaps we are never completely out of the woods when it comes to diseases - at least I think I'm making a sound decision for myself and my body - going forward my chances are better to have stopped it before it stops me. I went on instinct. Many have told me that once I'm recovered - I will feel much better. I look forward to that very much!
I'm also thankful that my new boyfriend is supportive and understanding. I am looking at the bright side here - no more birth control choices - I've always had trouble w/birth control (side effects) and now that I'm older those options become less and less - having a blood pressure issue didn't help matters. So inside the dark cloud - I do see the silver lining. Oh and no more periods...that is a plus as well. It's like a new taste of freedom!
So next Tuesday is the big day. I'm going to have a lot of time on my hands in the following weeks - so I'll be stopping by here to share and read messages. I hope everyone has a great holiday!
M