Happy with specialist

[aaleyah786]

As many of you know I had my first appt with an endo specialist today.

Just got back and im super happy with him. I am on my period an he actually asked me if i am because i look in a lot of pain.

He didnt do no physical examinations but has told me everything about endo/adeno/mirena coil. All my options.

He is going to do a lap and fit me in asap as i have been messed around by my last consultant.

All in all im super happy with the outcome

Took my list of symptoms and he was impressed that i came so prepared, and had done my research on him and endo.

Xx

[luthien]

yay! glad it went well

will the lap be just a diagnostic? it may be worth if you're happy with the idea, asking if they can do a diagnostic lap, with removal of anything horrible they find and biopsies. Having it all done in one go makes it so much easier - don't need to wait for another op - my consultant was happy to do it all in one, some may not be though.

[aaleyah786 in reply to luthien]

He said that if he finds superficial endo he will cut it out, but if its extensive he wont touch it and he will discuss options with me about surgery/treatment etc.

Really hopeful about him as ive read such good things xx

[luthien in reply to aaleyah786]

Sounds good

I had severe endo, they called it, which was all over my bladder, uterus and bowel, it was also sticking them all together. I did not have any perforating or deep so it was easy to remove and they unstuck everything. The bowel one needs a bowel surgeon so I still need that done, perhaps that's what they mean by discuss options as you may need other surgeons present.

Endo doesn't go away so if it's extensive the only real way to treat it is to remove what is there; hormones etc will do is slow down the growth - but that does give you time to think. I guess it means a longer stay in, and they wouldn't want that if you only signed and mentally prepared for a shorter stay.

It's good when you find a specialist that aligns with your thoughts

[aaleyah786 in reply to luthien]

Im just so relieved that he was so understanding and actually seems to care about his patients and the level of care he provides.

Looking strangely forward to getting answers to this pain.

Thank you for all your advice

Duno were id be without you ladies on here xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv]

Really pleased to hear this lovely, your in good hands. 💗🤗😘