Exercise & endo

[Sam-l-b]

Hi All,

I’ve just been diagnosed with endo. Two endometrioma cysts on each ovary and adhesions which have attach my bowel to the back of my womb. I am waiting on a date for my surgery to remove the cysts and hopefully detach my bowel. I was advised by my GP back in August to reduce my workouts, I love heavy lifting and intense hit workouts and was instead prescribed yoga. My workout regime has gone from 5-6 days Week to zero, grabbing a yoga class as and when. I used exercise to support my mental health which is really now at breaking point. I have my GP tomorrow to discuss but I just wanted to get some advice on what you guys do exercise wise? I miss my lifting and the lack of training has really affected my mental health, confidence and sense of identity, yoga is fine but it’s just not giving me that boost I need. X

[Afrohair]

I believe this was advised because the cysts could burst you could try meditation going on scenic walks etc but nothing strenuous as your cysts could rupture

[luthien]

Hey, heavy lifting could probably cause your cysts to rupture as Afrohair says, that's possibly why you've been advised to reduce those types of work outs.

I can suggest what I do, but I'd check with your GP as to whether it's okay; I checked with my specialist if I could carry on. I do core fitness exercises, with handstands and gym rings, so it's focused more on bodyweight training. I love my pole fitness - it's a great confidence booster, makes me realise how strong I am, and great people to mix with. There's quite a lot on the pros of pole fitness helping people with chronic conditions (not to be confused with pole dancing - there are classes for that separately). I also do yoga and flexibility classes as my hips are really tight due to the endo and two laparoscopies.

I get what you mean about sense of identity and mental health; I felt like that when I was recovering from my laps and couldn't do exercise.

Hope this helps xx

[Sam-l-b]

Thanks for the replies guys. I landed in hospital in July due to a ruptured cyst and that’s what’s resulted in where I am now. Just getting a bit bored and frustrated that I can’t do the things I love, but fingers crossed my op will be soon and I can get training again. Xx