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[Missunsure]

Dont even know if I can post this but here we go...

So finally got date ( laparoscopy ),

But now it all feels real, I'm a real emotional mess atm. Thinking every possible outcome

- even pushing my partner away. Which makes me even more sad because I don't want to end up going through this alone, but j feel alone anyway makes no sense..

Anyone else felt like this?

[Moon_maiden]

Similar feelings beforehand. It’s a big decision and only you can make it, which is scary.

It’s a shame an op is the only way to be sure, hopefully that won’t be forever.

If your partner is understanding sit and explain how you feel, I’m sure they’ll support you and reduce how bad you’re feeling. If they’ve had an operation that may help.

It wasn’t anything like my imagination was telling me.

When is it?

[thecoon]

Yay for getting a date for it! Is it soon?

I’m in the same situation and my lap is tomorrow. So many emotions. I have been a scatter minded wreck the past week.

Especially after reading about how debilitating other peoples symptoms are which makes me wonder if I really have it since for most of the month I’m fine..

I have also been a bit short with my partner as he does not quite understand how hard it would be to deal with a “its all looking good” outcome. Of course whatever the outcome is it’s a step closer to finding what’s wrong, it’s just terrifying (not even the op, just the result..).

I hope your partner can sympathise and understand that it’s emotional, and that you aren’t pushing him away because you don’t want him there. That’s so important when it comes to chronic illness whether it’s endo or not.

[Moon_maiden in reply to thecoon]

Hope it all goes smoothly tomorrow, I’m sure it will. It’s remembering they know what they are doing and it’ll be over before you realise.

Let us know how you get on.

[Endostruggles]

I had my laparoscopy on Friday and I felt exactly the same leading up to it, it is scary because it’s so unknown but honestly try not to worry or stress yourself too much (I know it’s so much easier said then done) but once you’ve had it done and had some time to recover you will hopefully start to feel a lot better once you finally have the answers you have been searching for 💗

Don’t doubt posting anything, we have all been in the same boat at some point, I joined this on Saturday and honestly the best thing I did with the amount of support and love from this community, it just reminds you your not alone and there’s loads of other women out there who truly understand what you are going through 💗 when is the date? Sending hugs and wish you all the best xx

[Missunsure in reply to Endostruggles]

Hello I joined this group as I have no awareness of endo at all. For two years I was told it was to do with my bowels and then refered to a fertility doctor and then in December 2019 I got told it was endo it happened so fast my op is on 6/4/2020 everyone has said they waited ages I didn't find that all seemed rather quick from December

[Pedlar76]

I find the thought of the unknown is usually worse than the actual procedure.

Hope all goes well and wish you a speedy recovery.

I have had MRI and the results say I have endo, so I'm a little confused. Should I be having a lap also?

[Missunsure in reply to Pedlar76]

Hello. I got told I needed the laparoscopy is December I haven't had a MRI maybe places go about it differently?

[Endostruggles in reply to Missunsure]

I had a laparoscopy 4 years ago and didn’t have an MRI or anything beforehand but this time I had an MRI on 17/12/2019 along with a blood test and my operation was on 28/02/2020. I think it all depends on what it is they are actually looking for as Endo doesn’t always show up on an MRI or an ultrasound so if it’s specifically that they are looking for there’s no need to do anything else as a laparoscopy is the only way to fully be able to find Endo where as if they think there could be anything else then that’s why they would do other investigations. I guess nothing hurts to see if you could request one for peace of mind if you would rather? But it seems like they are pretty sure it’s just Endo so that’s all they are looking for 😊 nothing to worry about x

[AllthatGlitters]

Glad you have a date!

I think in general endo and adeno makes you feel emotional. Hormones are all over the place

One minute I can be fine and the next crying, it depends on my period and how much pain I am in.

Hope your date is soon x