Instead I finally got the persistent pain in my side checked out by my doctor and they found a big mass on an ovary.
Good news is that they are 99% sure it's nothing to worry about, bad news is that my surgery is scheduled for next Wednesday.. Right in the middle of our big fun show.
In a funny twist of fate, my doc is also a HJ rider and she will be at the show competing in the 3'6" A/O's next week. She empathized with not wanting to give up such a highlight of the show season and even offered the option to defer my procedure but deferring it doesn't actually resolve the pain issue and we both agreed that jumping on pain killers is never a good idea (regardless of whether it's the horse or rider under the influence...).
Soooo WAH. Big fat, whiny wah. I should probably be more concerned about the surgery, but really I'm just miffed about not showing. I decided I'm still sending Prair, but since her Pre-Green's run on Wednesday and Thursday, the odds are slim that I'll even get to see her go. S thinks that we might (might!) enter the Derby on Friday night (the National, not the International..) but since the footing is grass we're playing that by ear.
My family was decidedly not subtle about their preference for my procedure to happen sooner rather than later, but I'm still grieving the loss of the entry. I know it will still be good miles for Prair and I really hope things go well so I'm able to get out there and at least cheer people on...
There are worse things than missing horse shows, I know that. I guess I just also hate letting medical issues dictate my schedule as opposed to fitting in around what I find important (my husband, family, horses, etc).
Yikes! I'm glad to hear that they don't think it's anything to worry about. Good luck with your surgery. I hate when medical stuff interferes with life too!
ReplyDeleteI know how this feels, gutted to hear you want be able to show but think you made the right choice better to put your health first! Your in my thoughts, Get Well Soon
ReplyDeleteTypical horsewoman. More worried about missing a show than going under the knife. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad its nothing to be worried about but totally agree with you, body and medical stuff be damned, don't get in the way of the things I want to do!
ReplyDeleteOh bummer, I hate when life conflicts with horsey stuff. I hope your surgery goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteThat sucks. Glad it's nothing more serious and you can get it taken care of quickly though!
ReplyDeletebummer! Glad overall its something benign, but of all the rotten timing.
ReplyDeletebummer about the show but I am so glad you're getting into the OR sooner rather than later. I had a mass on my breast a few years ago and it scared the crap out of me. it ended up not being cancer but I could not feel settled until I got the biopsy results back. I hope your surgery goes well.
ReplyDeleteBummer about the show but good that you are getting in sooner rather than later. Hopefully the surgery goes well and that Prairie kicks butt at the show!
ReplyDeleteHuge bummer, but glad that Prairie gets to go to the show at least, and even MORE glad that you're getting it taken care of. Heal quickly!!
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself first and foremost and take it easy so you can have a speedy recovery. Prair will be right there when you're ready to go and even more snappy with all those extra (albeit unexpected) trainer rides!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Nicku! YOU first! I hope the procedure is speedy and the recovery is even faster. I'll definitely be thinking about you on that day!! Keep us updated - your blogger fam is here for ya! :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI hope the procedure and recovery go smoothly! And that your pony wins a bunch of blues too!!
ReplyDeleteHopefully the procedure goes well and you are able to be back in the saddle in no time!
ReplyDeleteBummer. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, at least you can watch the rounds on video and call S obsessively? I would. Hope all goes well. :)
ReplyDeleteHere's to a smooth surgery and speedy recovery!! Dang life getting in the way of horse shows!!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome that your dr rides!!
I hope the surgery goes smoothly and relieves the pain in your side. Bummer about missing the show, but hopefully there will be many more!
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