tazbird3 - thank you so much for your thoughtful response and positive perspective! i can't help but believe that a positive perspective can play as much a part in the healing process as any med or follow-up procedure out there.

As of this morning, it appears I'm having another period (it's only been 6 days since the last one stopped) with dumps of blood and clots. Back to wearing a tampon.

But I will hang in there and try not to be so angered by having had this thing done when I didn't want it or even really need it. I'll keep hunting down answers and share what I learn - as well as how this all turns out for me down the line in case it can help anyone else through. Thanks for being there to vent to!