I can't believe it!!

OK, I can type without crying today....I got a call on Fri from my doc's nurse (the doc who did the pre-surgery physical) and learned that my surgery was cancelled for next Tues. Apparently, they wanted to do a endometrial biopsy becacause the pelvic ultrasound showed thicking on the walls of my uterus. In addiiton, my livef numbers were high. So, I had to go in Friday for the biopsy and another ultrasound of liver, kydneys, etc. Hoping to get the results back on Tues. and make some decisons from there. What would high levels in my liver mean? I didn't think to ask b/c the biopsy was more on my mind. That could show something benign causing it or cancer cells, uterine cancer??? Anyway, I was so upset!!! I was on the tenth day of the liquid diet, had everything ready at work for time off, and then, this!!! Maybe it's a sign???? I can't tell all of you how dissappointed I am. Any thoughts? Jean

((((Jean))) I don't really have any thoughts on what all that means but just want you to know that I will be praying for you and thinking about you. I'm so sorry and can only imagine your disappointment. There is a reason and a time for everything and I pray you will be encouraged get the answers you need to get you to excellent health. (((Hugs))) Michelle

I'm so sorry Jean. Just keep your head up and wait to see what happens. I can't imagine being where you are. Having my surgery cancelled was my biggest fear. As for the elevated liver enzymes...it's quite possible that this is just from having a fatty liver and being overweight. I'm not a doctor....but I am a nurse so I've seen this before. As for the thickening of the endometrial lining....not really sure about that. It could be a number of things. Have your periods always been regular or no?? If you have not had regular periods ( a lot of overweight people don't have them at all...) this could be from that. The lining of your uterus is shed during your monthly period...so if you have not been having regular periods---the lining of your uterus isn't shed regularly and kind of "builds-up". Anyway--that's all the advice I have except for to keep your head up and keep us posted. You will get through this. Courtney

Hey there Jean, I'm sorry to hear about your setback. I personally haven't had elevated liver enzymes but my husband has. It can be due to alcohol, obesity, or fatty liver. I am sure it is nothing but is best to be checked out before undergoing a major surgery. As far as the thickening of your uterine wall. I have experienced that. I have endometriosis...causes scar tissue to build up in the uterus. Here's based off of my research...I did a paper on this in medical school. I'll cut and paste. The lining of the uterus (endometrium) responds to hormones made in the ovary. The pituitary gland at the base of the brain secretes a hormone called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) which causes the egg follicles in the ovary to make estrogen. Estrogen causes the endometrium to thicken. When ovulation occurs, a second hormone (progesterone) is secreted by the ovary. This causes the lining of the uterus to become spongy. The corpu****eum, which makes the progesterone, lasts for fourteen days. When the progesterone and estrogen levels fall, the endometrium sheds in a menstrual period. If ovulation does not occur, the ovary will continue making estrogen, causing the endometrium to keep thickening. This often leads to a late menstrual period followed by irregular bleeding and spotting. This can also result in endometrial polyps, or in extreme long-standing cases, cancer of the lining of the uterus. Any stress, such as travelling or a new job, can interfere with ovulation. Fortunately this will usually be temporary, and rarely requires treatment. Longstanding lack of ovulation is treated with progesterone on a regular basis, which causes the endometrium to shed regularly. Birth control pills may often accomplish the same goal. It is usually possible to induce ovulation, but this is reserved for women attempting to become pregnant. Fibroids Approximately 30% of women have fibroid tumors. The medical term for fibroids is leiomyoma, or myoma. These growths are almost always benign, and most of the time do not cause symptoms. Fibroids typically grow larger as a woman ages, and usually decreases in size after menopause. They can range in size from pea-size to larger than a grapefruit. Often a uterus will grow many fibroids. Polyps Endometrial polyps are growths in the lining of the uterus that are very common, and usually benign. They usually hang from the lining of the uterus like figs, but at times can be rather flat. Polyps may result from long-term estrogen stimulation such as occurs from extended periods of not ovulating or from taking estrogen hormones without any progesterone. Adenomyosis When the lining of the uterus grows into the wall of the uterus, the condition is called adenomyosis. Normally, when the endometrium sheds during a menstrual period the blood is free to drain out through the cervix. When the lining goes into the muscle some of the blood may be trapped. When extensive, this may cause severe cramps and heavy bleeding. This can cause the walls of the uterus to thicken and the uterus to become enlarged. Often an enlarged uterus from adenomyosis is misdiagnosed as being from fibroids. Since the treatment of adenomyosis may be different from fibroids, this common error can lead to inappropriate treatment. Usually ultrasound can tell whether a uterus is enlarged from fibroids or from adenomyosis. That's a bit of background on what COULD be happening. Ask your Dr. as many questions as possible and know my problems with my uterus is all intertwined with my weight and lack of ovulating. I wish nothing but the best for you. Take care!! Jamie

HI, Jaimie! Thanks for your response. Not sure if I mentioned it or not but I am post menopausal. Seems like the things you mentioned would be true if I was still ovulating. I am 52 and haven't had a period in years. I've never read much about menopause b/c I had so few problems with it. Jean