Experiences with

Enterectomy

Hi ladies, I just need to rant. I’ve been on my current care pathway for 75 weeks now, referred from GP in September 2023 after a TVU showed adenomyosis and a 1cm cyst which they assumed was an endometrioma. First gynae appointment wasn’t until late March 2024, they sent me for an MRI scan in April

At 31, a total hysterectomy wasn’t on my bingo card but it is what it is! Anyone got any advice, pointers, things to bear in mind that they want to share? I’m also having a bowel resection plus possible stoma fitting (they won’t know the extent of the damage until they get in there) plus a review of

hi all- hope it was ok to post . I’m a nervous wreck. I’ve had health anxiety since forever and I’m scheduled for a full hysterectomy- due to endometriosis and Adneymosis in one week- but I am having the colonoscopy first- as I may need a bowel resection due to my endo. I had a colonoscopy twenty yrs

my story goes back to 2010 . At the age of 45 I had a major mental breakdown with terrible voices and was sectioned for 3 months and had E.C.T of which bought me back to life . After getting over this was diagnosed with glaucoma and lost the sight in my left eye .it just went from bad to worse because

Hi to the CLL community , I am now 6 months into remission after a year of V and O and have seen a surgeon who recommends that I consider a bowel resection as I have very severe diverticulitis. I am considering the surgery as it interferes somewhat with everyday life, but is surgery safe with a

Hey everyone just wondered if anyone been in the same boat there experiences etcSo I had surgery 5 weeks ago to have my tubes removed to them being blocked damaged and swollen, I have endo of the bowel and stuck alot together plus endemtriomas so whole lot really so had key hole they ended up removing

Hi,I'm struggling at the moment. I'm waiting for surgery (full hysterectomy, bowel resection, endo excision). I was told in May 23 it wouldn't be before a year. Then I was told July 24. I was then told they book monthly so ive been on the hope each month that it could be next month and getting by month

Has anyone had a bowel resection because of their endometriosis? I have a large ‘mushroom lesion’ that potentially could become an obstruction. I don’t have all the details yet but am just wondering if anyone else has had this/ had this op and could give me some insight.

Hi all. I am 46 years old, stage 4 deep infiltrating endo and possibly adenomyosis, had previously an excision surgery to remove chocolate cysts in my 20s. I am due for a hysterectomy, removal of one or both ovaries and a bowel shaving in a months time. I was told there are lots of adhesions between

went to surgeon for consult. I enjoyed talking to him and his candor. I was told by him radiation treatment would be better choice due to complications for two other surgery's. i have had bowel resection and hernia sergery with mesh. We called the radiologist to get things going with him. Need to

Hi there I have stage 4 endo and due to have endo surgery, stoma reversal, bowel resection and partial bladder removal. This will be my first Endo surgery and will be open surgery. I’d like some advice on what to expect and what to pack for my hospital stay. As it’s not a laparoscopy il be in hospital

I’m pleased to see the post telling everyone about ‘how their endometriosis was cured’ has been taken down. There is NO CURE! Even if you have all diseased tissue removed you still have the disease. Some are lucky and don’t get a reoccurrence of the diseased tissue but for most the disease comes back

I have stage 4 endo (DIE), frozen pelvis, bilateral tubo-ovarian complex so endo through tubes, bowel endo and distortion of the parametrial and cardinal ligaments. And adenomyosis (diffuse and focal). The ovaries are kissing and described as 'right hand side tubo-ovarian endometriotic complex extends

So, I was diagnosed with b12 and folic acid defficiency due to a bowel resection I had. GP has put me on 12 weekly Hydroxocobalamin 1mg IM injections as well as folic acid 5mg 3 month course. He warned me not to take the folic acid till a month after my first b12 jab. I was just wondering with it being

I have had CKD3B for 7 years. I am 76 years old. I suffered from end stage interstitial cystitis After battling it for 5 years. My ureters would back up fluid into the kidney and cause UTIs and hydrophynosis, landing me in the hospital on IV antibiotics for 5-6 days, 6 times that year. My urologist

Hi lovely ladies! My mum is 6 weeks post primary debulking surgery, and bowel resection and is still having some bowel issues. She's had pretty bad stomach cramping all day today. Is this normal? Does anyone have any tips? She's still on laxatives and drinking peppermint tea for gas. Would love to hear

Well had my bowel resection 8 weeks ago my concerns about general anaesthetic because of ET and never had operation before was unfounded surgeon said I woke up quick was mobile in hours didn't require painkillers ,got out of hospital on day 3 now having preventative chemo starting Thursday my faith

hi everyone! my mum had her debunking surgery 4 weeks ago yesterday and was told at the time the surgery had gone perfectly and she was NED. We went in today for the appointment to plan the chemo and the Registrar said that actually when the MDT had later reviewed the op they’d noticed microscopic

Had bowel resection 6 years ago . Iliostomy bag and then successful reversal . Had an appendectomy about a year later, because my appendix were stuck to my ileostomy scar internally. I had pain and went to the hospital, but my surgery wasn’t emergency. I was scheduled about two weeks later for the appendectomy

hi there I’m 37 and had two children via IVF when I was 33 and 35. I have stage 4 recto vaginal endometriosis and had a bowel resection and temporary stoma when I was 31 before starting IVF. Now I’m finished having children, I’ve gone back on the pill and run it back to back to prevent periods. I’m