My LMS Story Began November 2000

Thanksgiving Day 2000 is when I believe this story begins.  However let me give a little more background.

In 1995 we moved from Wyoming to Utah.  We did not have insurance through Shane's work and I was not working.  In October of 1999 I began working at Convergys as a telephone representative.  Within a year I was promoted to a staff position which made it easier for us to afford insurance for our family.  This was a huge blessing to us.

We had our traditional Thanksgiving day feast that ended in late afternoon.  While finishing dishes the pain began.  It was a pain that I had never had before.  It brought me to my knees. I tried everything I could think of to get rid of the pain but it persisted.  We finally ended up at the emergency room at McKay Dee Hospital.  After several hours of waiting I was seen and treated for a kidney stone  During the CT scan the radiologist found that I had a fibroid tumor on my uterus.  They recommended that I see my OB GYN.

I did see my OB GYN and he confirmed that I had a fibroid tumor and it was small enough that insurance may not pay to remove it but when it started to cause a lot of discomfort I should have it removed.

It is common for women to have fibroid tumors at my age.  I did research and felt good about the decision.