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endometriosis... help!
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Have my lap in the morning. Have been on the liquid diet all day-3 different kinds of soup and some smoothies!!
I'm really nervous, mainly of just the hospital environment and the pain when I wake up. I hear it's not too bad though I just can't wait for it to be over!
I feel so much better knowing so many people on this thread have been through the same thing and I'll be thinking of all of you when I'm really nervous tomorrow! I think going into the theatre and waiting to be put to sleep will be the worst
I'll report back as soon as I can and let everyone know how it went
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So home from hospital a few hours and not feeling too bad! I'm gonna tell my story so other people who have to get the laparoscopy know what to expect! I spent hours last night looking for info on the internet (not advisable!)
I slept terrible last night worrying about the hospital and felt like I was gonna get sick with nerves on the way there. I got admitted and was brought up to the ward where I was shown a bed after a few minutes then left there. I couldn't relax at all I was completely freaked out at this stage! Got a few visits from some nurses and a doctor and had to sign some forms-my hand was shaking so much!
Was dozing off after waiting a couple of hours when someone came to get me. Walking down to the theatre was horrible! I was put on a bed just outside the theatre and got an IV in. I started to not be as nervous then as there was no turning back and I knew I'd be asleep soon! I was brought in then and given an injection to make me sleepy (and very happy!) then was giving the other injection to knock me out. The last thing I remember is the oxegen mask.
I woke up with stinging in my stomach and was given painkillers. The pain never got too bad and I didn't get nausea either! I think I was one of the lucky ones! I was up and talking not long after coming out of recovery. I had some tea and toast and was reading my book for most of the day. My stomach did have a pulling/stingy sensation when I moved the wrong way! When my lift came to get me I waited in the main waiting room downstairs for them to bring the car around and I started to feel really horrible and hot. Woke up sprawled out on a row of seats. My first time ever fainting! Nobody in the room even noticed! :rolleyes: Think they thought I was having a little snooze...
Anyway..sorry for the long post don't know if it makes any sense! After all that it turns out that I am now officially a member of the endo club! Apparently I'm lucky to have caught it at 19. The doctor lasered it off but I assume I'll have to go back again for more. Have another appointment in November! He said he found in the area just above my bowel and below my uterus.
In bed now with a hot water bottle on a slightly aching shoulder and taking nuerofen plus for my tummy pains
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Well done Martha - glad you're doing well and isn't it great that you have discovered the endo now and you know what you're up against!
Move your shoulder as much as you can - walk around if possible - that will get rid of the pain.
I can't believe nobody noticed when you fainted - I have had it done 3 times and never fainted, but a friend of mine has also had 3 laps done and fainted twice. The anaesthetic affects everyone differently.
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Thank you feeling odd this morning but happy to have an excuse for a few days of bed rest! Meant to be back in work Thursday have to see how I go!
I'm not really up to scratch on endo, I'm just wondering because I have it now does this mean it'll probably get worse as I get older? And could it grow in other places apart from where he found it or does it usually stay in the same area? I probably asked him this but was too out of it on pain killers
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Hi Martha. Glad to here the op went well for you. I'm very close to you in age and got diagnosed last year. My understanding of it was that it will probably get worse as you get older but because you know you have it you can manage it by taking the pill. You're doc will probably discuss this with you in November but feel free to PM me if you want to talk 0
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Ladies I can tell you, as a 37 year old, that unfortunately it does get worse as you get older but there are things you can do to help yourselves....
A good healthy diet always helps - I was very heavy up until last October and this did certainly not help. Try, where possible, to stay away from dairy products and stock up Omega 3. The pill will help, but as you get older IF you want to have children you should talk to your doc before trying to conceive.
It took me 5 years (and 2 miscarriages) to get my diagnosis so although it doesn't seem like it now, you are lucky to know early in life what you are facing. The good news is that I have a little boy now so if you want it it's possible. 0 -
did any of you guys go for a check up after your lap? I have a few questions about endo and I don't wanna wait for two months until my next hospital appointment! Would they think I was silly going into my college doctor for a check up? Still have pulling and pain in my belly button and very tired but grand apart from that! Stitches soooo itchy 0
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No I havn't tried that! I think I will though, I heard cutting out dairy is good but I eat a lot of cheese don't know if I could survive without it
I went back to my consultant last month, he said to take the pill 3 months straight at a time to give myself a break from the pain but decided against it this month. I didn't get my period this month though? Just never came! Have had mild-ish cramps and back pain literally all month but no sign of it and was due nearly 2 weeks ago??
Kinda wondering why, can't be anything baby related unless it's a baby jesus because I havn't been able to do anything like that for months with my boyfriend due to the endo :mad: He'll get sick of me soon!!!0 -
I was taking it for 3 months straight last year and found myself getting very agitated about halfway through the third pack so just went back to 2 packs straight. Sometimes all the changing about of the amount of hormones can make it not show up so I wouldn't worry too much about that! : DKinda wondering why, can't be anything baby related unless it's a baby jesus because I havn't been able to do anything like that for months with my boyfriend due to the endo
He'll get sick of me soon!!!
Sucks doesn't it? My relationship just ended and while those things were brilliant with him I'm, not entirely sure he completly understood how painful it could be, and had been in the past. Kinda hard for guys to grasp the idea of incredibly painful sex I think 0 -
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Sucks doesn't it? My relationship just ended and while those things were brilliant with him I'm, not entirely sure he completly understood how painful it could be, and had been in the past. Kinda hard for guys to grasp the idea of incredibly painful sex I think
Yeah, it really is hard. It's been so long since we've been able to anything and although he's very understanding he does get frustrated.
He's probably sick of me saying I have cramps too, he must internally roll his eyes every time I say it!0 -
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ohh I may go to that! Thanks 0 -
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