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Hi people, I have not been able to get much further than the gate at my home since last January. I have organs stuck together, cysts on ovary and utero-sacral ligaments and I am just hoping someone can tell me I will be able to walk again post excision surgery. Has anyone had this? Before I would walk for an hour a day. Now getting upstairs can be a struggle as everything gets stuck and can’t move.

Love in advance x

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Hi, yes I used to suffer in pains to the point I couldn't even do small steps. I have cyst in my ovary and behind my uterus which causes meto get flare up of pain every 3months. The only way I get through it and start to walk again is being admitted to hospital and put on oral morphine. I use a lot of hot water bottle and that has helped I havent had a flare up since apirl.

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Star-girl in reply toBrightLights88

Thank you for your reply.

I have cyst on ovary too and utero-sacral ligaments. I’m glad you haven’t had a flare up for a while. It really is all bonkers. X

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BrightLights88 in reply toStar-girl

I have 2 big cyst growing rapidly in my left ovary which I am bleeding into, I just had a mri scan and will be having surgery end of the month. but they said my bowel is bent as I have endometrioma in the bowel so need a stoma bag temporarily. My flare up was april where I also suffered a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. It has been an emotional ride this August will be one yr of having endometriosis. Are you with a bsge centre are they going to operate you?

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Star-girl in reply toBrightLights88

That’s one big ride you have had, respect.

I should have an op in next couple of months, excision surgery, at the hospital.

Peace and light to you.

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Star-girl in reply toStar-girl

Ps you are definitely an endo warrior

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BrightLights88 in reply toStar-girl

Thanks I'm trying it hasnt been easy.

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Star-girl in reply toBrightLights88

Try watching the film Freida (Khalo) her life story, it may help you see your experiences in a new way.

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Thecraftyadder

Before my surgery last November I had lost part of the movement in my right leg. It felt tight and weak when I tried to walk. I couldn't pull it to my chest and when I rolled over in bed I had to manually drag that leg!

They found deep infiltrating endometriosis in my uterosacral ligament on that side. Since I had excision surgery I got the range of movement back but I've had to have a lot of physio since then. Obviously mine wasn't cysts but I think it's the involvement of the ligaments that causes the issue. So I'd assume you'll be more mobile after surgery :)

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Star-girl in reply toThecraftyadder

Thanks craftyadder 😊

That’s heartening. The physio I had

told me to carry on doing gardening (mostly sitting lol) and modify the yoga I used to do. Both are difficult or not possible most of the time. I think l need a different therapist post op.

Glad you have the movement back.

Onwards & upwards x

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Thecraftyadder in reply toStar-girl

I couldn't do Pilates at all before my opp but I'm back to it now. Look for a physio who does sports massage. They are hands on which is great because I was so ceased up I couldn't do much exercise but she's helped get the blood supply back to my muscles. It's like someone doing the workout for you!

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Star-girl in reply toThecraftyadder

Thank you again. It’s been a year and a half now like this, so that’s great to hear, positive outcomes are possible, with assistance! Fab 😍

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