Post by alldredgem on Aug 9, 2011 20:24:14 GMT -5
I'm not sure where to put this post so I'm going for "general".
Nine days ago I admitted to myself that the symptoms are back. I had a pleasant 5 year reprieve after my daughter was born and they removed the "thing" from my bladder during the C-section. After the admission to myself, I began searching online for info about hysterectomy. My doc mentioned years ago that I'd probably end up having one. After some doses of Lupron about 7 yrs ago, I know what insta-menopause feels like. TERRIBLE! I don't want that kind of result from a hysterectomy. Of course they could give me an add back. To me that defeats the purpose!
During my searching, I found endo-resolved and read about the diet. I bought the e-book of recipes and was on the diet with in a few days. I've been on it for about 6 days now. Of course, this isn't long enough to know if the dietary changes have effected the endo. BUT, it has effected my digestive system. I poop all the time now. So much that my bottom is sore from wiping. Sometimes I feel so hungry and gassy that I'm almost nauseated. My husband is an excellent cook and he does most of the cooking in our family. He is enjoying playing with all the new foods and making them delicious instead of tasting like cardboard. I'm having to taper off the caffeine b/c of the headaches. So far I've cut my caffeine consumption in half.
Tonight, I'm depressed. I know I have much for which to be grateful. And, I am grateful. But, admitting to myself that I still have this disease SUCKS! I don't like the options that are available medically. They all seem to 'play' with hormones, which just doesn't seem natural to me. Although, I'd LOVE to have a decrease in flow during menses! (I go thru 1 ultra tampon in 2 hrs). I'll be 40 next week. My mom stopped her period naturally at age 57. I REALLY DON'T WANT TO DO THIS FOR ANOTHER 17 YEARS!!!
Side effects of Mirena, hysterectomy, the pill, etc seem miserable. I'm wondering about endometrial ablasion. I wonder if another lap (1st was in 2003) to clean me out again would be beneficial. I just don't know.
I'd love to enjoy an Amaretto Sour this evening. However, alcohol and sugar are not on the diet. :/ My parents want to bring me a cake and take me to dinner on Saturday to celebrate my birthday. CAKE??? I'll refrain from the description of the cake but it is homemade. YUM. How can I resist? I generally ask for Olive Garden for my b-day dinner. Can you say heavy on the wheat??? What can I eat there that is on the diet?
I guess I'm just frustrated at the moment. I think after a good night's sleep I'll find the courage to try again tomorrow.
Thanks for "listening"!
Marcella
Nine days ago I admitted to myself that the symptoms are back. I had a pleasant 5 year reprieve after my daughter was born and they removed the "thing" from my bladder during the C-section. After the admission to myself, I began searching online for info about hysterectomy. My doc mentioned years ago that I'd probably end up having one. After some doses of Lupron about 7 yrs ago, I know what insta-menopause feels like. TERRIBLE! I don't want that kind of result from a hysterectomy. Of course they could give me an add back. To me that defeats the purpose!
During my searching, I found endo-resolved and read about the diet. I bought the e-book of recipes and was on the diet with in a few days. I've been on it for about 6 days now. Of course, this isn't long enough to know if the dietary changes have effected the endo. BUT, it has effected my digestive system. I poop all the time now. So much that my bottom is sore from wiping. Sometimes I feel so hungry and gassy that I'm almost nauseated. My husband is an excellent cook and he does most of the cooking in our family. He is enjoying playing with all the new foods and making them delicious instead of tasting like cardboard. I'm having to taper off the caffeine b/c of the headaches. So far I've cut my caffeine consumption in half.
Tonight, I'm depressed. I know I have much for which to be grateful. And, I am grateful. But, admitting to myself that I still have this disease SUCKS! I don't like the options that are available medically. They all seem to 'play' with hormones, which just doesn't seem natural to me. Although, I'd LOVE to have a decrease in flow during menses! (I go thru 1 ultra tampon in 2 hrs). I'll be 40 next week. My mom stopped her period naturally at age 57. I REALLY DON'T WANT TO DO THIS FOR ANOTHER 17 YEARS!!!
Side effects of Mirena, hysterectomy, the pill, etc seem miserable. I'm wondering about endometrial ablasion. I wonder if another lap (1st was in 2003) to clean me out again would be beneficial. I just don't know.
I'd love to enjoy an Amaretto Sour this evening. However, alcohol and sugar are not on the diet. :/ My parents want to bring me a cake and take me to dinner on Saturday to celebrate my birthday. CAKE??? I'll refrain from the description of the cake but it is homemade. YUM. How can I resist? I generally ask for Olive Garden for my b-day dinner. Can you say heavy on the wheat??? What can I eat there that is on the diet?
I guess I'm just frustrated at the moment. I think after a good night's sleep I'll find the courage to try again tomorrow.
Thanks for "listening"!
Marcella