I am due for surgery after my coming period. I have an endometrial polyp in my uterus.
You can read more about the condition here: http://www.mamashealth.com/women/endopoly.asp
It started very innocently as brown spotting after my last period. I ignored it, thinking that it was just dried leftover period blood. Being the optimist (or perhaps, simply in denial), I thought it was nothing serious and due to hormonal imbalance. I had some spotting earlier on in May and June and that turned out fine after a week of antibiotics from the GP. However, this spotting persisted and gradually worsened.
Yesterday, there were blood clots in my pee (which I only see when I have my period). The spotting was continuous and my period was not due for another week. Somewhere deep in my heart, I knew my body was sending me a message. But I am only 24. What could be wrong with me? Plus, I have a full schedule this week and there is no time for the doctor. So I decided to wait until when my next period is over. If the spotting continues, I will visit a gynaecologist.
Last night, I dreamt of my insurance agent. I woke up this morning and decided that perhaps this cannot wait. So I visited the gynaecologist today. I searched the internet and selected the first female doctor I found.
She performed a hysteroscopy and found the endometrial polyp. It looks something like this:
The white arrow is pointing at the polyp. It is a small grape-like thing somewhere in my womb.
It is a minor surgery to remove the polyp and I will not be cut. However, I will be anaesthetised. There will be no hospitalisation and I will be out of work for 3 days. But this is going to cost me between $2980 to $4420; depending on the complexity of the procedure.
I am still having trouble pronouncing polyp and thinking how to translate this in Chinese to my parents .
Picture courtesy of www.droid.cuhk.edu.hk/.../ultrasound/us_24.htm
Out of the blue, an ang moh VP walks over from the other end of the same floor to where I was. I was in the midst of sorting some files and was taken aback. Blushing, I mumbled a "Thanks!" and gave him a bright smile.
"You are a shoe person aren't you? But I still prefer your red shoes."
"Aiyah, he's probably married already. He is quite old you know!"
"He wears a pink tie? He's gay!"
Being the perennial optimist, I tried not to let these comments get me down. I felt a connection and his interest in me. It's not very often that a guy (or any person) will openly walk up and compliment my shoes. He did not give me a gay vibe and he did not feel married to me. I liked the way he smiled and the easy-going, confident charisma he exudes. He was not particularly good-looking (unless you have a thing for baldies) but I felt something naughty in him that was irresistible.
I met him a few more times in the elevator and along the corridor. Then, he relocated to a higher floor.
My mind thought that was the end of an office affair that could have been. Until Blondie.
Thinking back, it was quite amazing how I spotted him among the crowd. I was on the second level overlooking the stage. Near the end of the concert, I scanned the crowd and saw a familiar shiny bald head. (Note: There were quite a few baldies that night because Blondie is a 70s rock band and the lead singer is 61.) I squinted in the darkness and was positively sure it was him. He had the naughty smile and was thoroughly enjoying the concert. He also had a lady partner next to him. Well, I thought, "At least we know he's not gay."
I decided to be brave and messaged him on the office chat messenger. He confirmed that he was at the concert. We started chatting. He's 38 and not married. He said I was smart and stylish. He likes opinionated and passionate women. He has a dry and sarcastic sense of humour. He loves Black Adder.
Maybe the next time I feel brave again; I will ask him out for lunch.