Life after Endo surgery

[slogan89]

Hi all, just after a bit of advice and support really... I had a laparoscopy to remove endometriosis 7 weeks ago and ever since I’ve been really emotional and feeling really low. I’m usually a bubbly person but I’m not myself at all, others have noticed it too which has upset me, the smallest thing sets me off crying! I feel pathetic!

I’m also not feeling very womanly, the surgeon told me it might be more difficult if I’d like to try for a baby and chances are slim (which I’m not atm and unsure if I want kids) but I feel like there’s so much pressure around that question when you have Endo and I’m struggling to deal with what the right thing to do is atm.

I had a cyst removed from my ovary 12 years ago and they had to remove the ovary too, but they didn’t remove the Endo which was there meaning it’s taken me this long to get them to go back in and remove it and it had spread to quite a few areas!

I’m just wondering how others have felt after having this op and going through it? Could do with knowing if it’s just my hormones going a bit crazy really! Thanks in advance x

[Linley]

Us ladies are full of hormones so take heart. Having a Lap can be a downer. My friend had Endo removed and went on to have 2 children. Me I had 3 Laps but children did not happen.

We are all different and a lot can be done today

[slogan89 in reply to Linley]

Thank you for your reply

[Lyns88]

I'm in Ur boat. Had a very lengthy laparoscopy at end of sept, endo on both overies and bowel stuck to other organs.

My recovery hasn't been great, I suffered a bad back (lumbar spine) from the operation table, at the start I couldn't even stand straight. And bowel a mess🤦🏼‍♀️But yes to Ur question..... I have turned into the moodest person alive I feel, I get worked up at the most silly things, I cry for no reason & I have found my self not wanting to be round others- I don't know why this is?

Sending hugs💛 your not alone x

[slogan89 in reply to Lyns88]

Thanks for your reply, I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through. It really does suck and wish there was a cure for it to help those who suffer. It’s nice knowing I’m not on my own but I just don’t know how to deal with myself atm it’s really difficult. Never thought I’d ever feel like this and so isolated no one else around me knows what to say or do to help me and I’m finding myself snapping and arguing with those close to me. I’m a people person but just want to stay in and keep myself to myself atm. Hoping after Xmas things will get better but I’m not sure... thanks again for messaging back xx

[Gianina]

My heart is with you, my lovely💛

[HelenESR]

Hi, I felt exactly the same and still feel it now after 7 months. That uncertainty of being able to have children is a killer and its something I really struggle with. It's not just you and everyone is here to help if you need people to talk to. I'm so sorry you're feeling so low but the best thing I have found is to talk about it! Xx