Post laparoscopy anxiety

[Jubjub101]

Hi guys, So yesterday I FINALLY had my diagnostic lap after years of waiting and 2 cancellations and I am so happy it is done.

But I have woken up with a lot of anxiety and questions going round my head.

Firstly; in the pre op chat with the doctor, she said that they normally make 3 incisions but I only have 2 (one in the middle and one on the left)

Secondly: I think I was asleep when the surgeon came to tell me about the op so I have no idea of what they actually found. She has scheduled an appointment for 6 weeks but I'm terrified I'm going to wait all that time to be told there's no endo.

I know it sounds awful but I am really hoping they found it so that there's finally an answer to everything.

Any thoughts or replies on any of this will be so appreciated ❤️💛

[AMWV]

I had a similar situation where I woke up with only two incisions (I was instantly anxious / suspicious), I already had confirmation of Endometriosis from an ultrasound as an Endometrioma had been detected. I was given a really brief summary of my situation before I left hospital (more extensive surgery required) even knowing that the wait between surgery and the post op was agonising. So I really sympathise with your situation and the not knowing / uncertainty.

I was able to get a copy of the letter my consultant had sent to my GP whilst I waited for my post op which for me was a help as I was able to get a bit more information and digest that.

I started journaling what was going on in my head and making lists of questions I wanted to ask at my post op.

I also spoke to those closest to me about my worries and how I was feeling.

I found reaching out for support and talking about what was going on in my head really helpful - Endometrosis UK helpline could be a useful avenue of support, you can also self-refer to talking therapies through the NHS.

I cannot tell you the relief I felt after my post op, even though it wasn't the best news, having the information and being able to digest that and understand next steps really improved my mental wellbeing. I hope you are able to find some peace during the wait for your post op x

[Ruby1221]

the last insicion is usually along the pubic hair line and tiny!

If they don’t find endo ask to get an mri to check for adenomyosis as symptoms can be similar but it’s not visible via laparoscopy only mri