Just got my op date 21st march,
Op date : Just got my op date 21st march, - Endometriosis UK
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Congratulations hun.good.news.x
I'm pleased it's come through xx
Hi, everything you have written sounds so much like i could have written it! Although you are younger and have 3 boys, i just have one, he is 6. I finally have lap on tuesday and although its good news to be finally hopefully finding out i am so anxious, i have found that since all this started about 5 1/2 yrs ago gradually i have got more and emotional, anxious etc, sometimes irrationally worried about little things! The period problems and ovulation pain hang around after so that theres not many good days left in between anymore. I also so much want to find some work etc so am hoping this will help enough that i can start to job hunt, as boredom and not feeling great are bad for each other as they both seem to make the other symptom worse. Will update you how the lap goes, keep your chin up, happy to chat whenever you want to,
mel
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Hi Mel, good luck for tuesday xx
Thanks, stupidly nervous though (need to grow a pair) not literally that would just add to my problems lol
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Yes that would give them something to talk about in staffroom! My first lap, partner only allowed to drop me off they said as its a day surgery ward, had scans, numerous blood tests etc over last few years all normal, started as odd pain here and there gradually over yrs has increased, terrible back pain, heavy aching pelvis, ibs symptoms joined in, several docs convinced its endo finally its time to find out. Hoping tues goes quick. xx
You'll be fine hun. Make sure you take the following with you.....slippers,dressing gown lightweight as it's hot in hospital. Your own sanitary pads hospital ones are from the stone age! Get some windeze as it helps disperse the gas they pump you full of. Throat sweets afterwards because of tubes down your throat,felt like I'd swallowed razor blades! Pillow for car to put between you and seat belt. Get in girlie flicks and mags and eat light meals for a few days. Rest up you'll feel sore and really tired xx
Thanks Victoria, appreciate you taking time to write back, and the tips, have written them down so can be prepared, xxx
Your very welcome keep me posted and let me know if you need advice or just a chat xx
Hi Victoria, had lap today, long old day, finally home about7:30 tonight. They found adhesions and fibroid, no endo! Removed adhesions which was abdominal wall and bowel so fingers crossed that will improve ibs symptoms at least, so guess all pretty good news really, thought i'd be starving by now, was before surgery but not all that bothered now, i'm sure i will be tomorrow,
take care
Mel
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Hi Mel, so happy it went well for you. Rest lots and drink plenty of water and eat light small meals for a few days. I had my mri scan today so moving forward slowly. Hugs xx
Hi Mel, just wondered how your feeling? Hope your ok hugs xx
Hi Victoria, am feeling ok really thanks, bit squeamish about the belly button wound!!! Its ok just very tender and i'm not a fan of anything on belly button normally anyway, the other is a tiny one further down and not a big deal at all. Feel more like myself now so its time to wear a bit of makeup today so a bit less troll-like lol. Hope you get some answers soon too, amazing how common these symptoms are, there were 5 women in total on tues, 3 all having lap to look for suspected endo or adhesions. Guess symptoms must be so similiar for both conditions. So wishing you well and let me know if you get some news,
take care
Mel
Hi Mel, that's good news, I hope you have a speedy recovery and are pain free soon, keep us updated, xxx