Post by morriganstorm on Aug 13, 2012 19:31:08 GMT -5
Hello everyone,
I have been on here for a few months. I updated about college and the emotional stress that has fallen upon me from my physical issues. At the time I was trying to get state medical insurance so that I could look into what was then my mystery pain. For the last two years I have been told that it was endo and I was pretty certain myself too. However, I tried not to get a head of myself with that thought seeing as there was always the possibility that it could be something else. In July I saw a doctor after being awarded state medical. I was terrified that she wouldn't listen. I already had that experience once and it was awful. I couldn't have been more nervous to see her. She came in and sat down. She then looked at me and said,"I am here to listen to you." I damn near cried. I told her everything has my husband sat there giving his input every now and then. Before I knew it a laparscopy was scheduled.
A week ago today I went into the hospital for my surgery. I was so nervous the whole time. I had no idea what would happen or if I would get the answers I so desperately wanted. I've been suffering for 12 years now and at this point in my life was very concerned for my fertility too. After the surgery I don't remember much, only that I woke up and asked whoever was next to me if they found anything. They told me I had endometriosis. I remember just laying there and crying. Crying because I was so relieved. I had a face to what I was suffering from. I had to stay in the hospital into the evening hours (My surgery was at 11am) due to my poor reactions to anesthetic. My husband was such a trooper. He was so supportive and kind. Once I felt better finally I was taken home. My husband put me to bed for a while and laid next to me. I woke up a few hours later and asked him to show me to photos my doctor gave him and tell me what she said.
The photos were the strangest thing to me. I was actually able to look what had been causing me so much pain right in the face. It was a lot to take in. Thankfully my pelvis looked generally healthy. My doctor had said that I was between stage 1 and 2. However, I was one of the unfortunate women that feels a ridiculous amount of pain no matter how much the disease has progressed. My right ovary had endo on it as well as the right ovarian fossa. There was also endo found on my cul-de-sac and uterine wall. Or at least that was what my husband was able to relay back to me. I have an appointment with my doctor at the end of the month to go over the photos, the surgery and what treatment will be next. During the surgery she was able to flush my fallopian tubes with dye to check their function and they still seemed to be fine. I was very relieved to hear this. My husband and I haven't tried have kids yet but we very much want to become parents. I was very comforted to know that the possibility is still there. My doctor and I will be discussing what the next step is for that as well.
As for now I have been having a good recovery. My steri-strips came off today and my incisions look pretty good. I've been tired a lot of the time but I know that's because my body is busy healing. I guess I just wanted to share where I am at so far. I know in the last post I made, several of you kind people asked me to keep you updated. I think I will find a lot of comfort here. This site has really helped me a great deal and now that I know for certain I have endometriosis, I am sure it can only help me more. So thank you for reading, caring and letting me share.
I have been on here for a few months. I updated about college and the emotional stress that has fallen upon me from my physical issues. At the time I was trying to get state medical insurance so that I could look into what was then my mystery pain. For the last two years I have been told that it was endo and I was pretty certain myself too. However, I tried not to get a head of myself with that thought seeing as there was always the possibility that it could be something else. In July I saw a doctor after being awarded state medical. I was terrified that she wouldn't listen. I already had that experience once and it was awful. I couldn't have been more nervous to see her. She came in and sat down. She then looked at me and said,"I am here to listen to you." I damn near cried. I told her everything has my husband sat there giving his input every now and then. Before I knew it a laparscopy was scheduled.
A week ago today I went into the hospital for my surgery. I was so nervous the whole time. I had no idea what would happen or if I would get the answers I so desperately wanted. I've been suffering for 12 years now and at this point in my life was very concerned for my fertility too. After the surgery I don't remember much, only that I woke up and asked whoever was next to me if they found anything. They told me I had endometriosis. I remember just laying there and crying. Crying because I was so relieved. I had a face to what I was suffering from. I had to stay in the hospital into the evening hours (My surgery was at 11am) due to my poor reactions to anesthetic. My husband was such a trooper. He was so supportive and kind. Once I felt better finally I was taken home. My husband put me to bed for a while and laid next to me. I woke up a few hours later and asked him to show me to photos my doctor gave him and tell me what she said.
The photos were the strangest thing to me. I was actually able to look what had been causing me so much pain right in the face. It was a lot to take in. Thankfully my pelvis looked generally healthy. My doctor had said that I was between stage 1 and 2. However, I was one of the unfortunate women that feels a ridiculous amount of pain no matter how much the disease has progressed. My right ovary had endo on it as well as the right ovarian fossa. There was also endo found on my cul-de-sac and uterine wall. Or at least that was what my husband was able to relay back to me. I have an appointment with my doctor at the end of the month to go over the photos, the surgery and what treatment will be next. During the surgery she was able to flush my fallopian tubes with dye to check their function and they still seemed to be fine. I was very relieved to hear this. My husband and I haven't tried have kids yet but we very much want to become parents. I was very comforted to know that the possibility is still there. My doctor and I will be discussing what the next step is for that as well.
As for now I have been having a good recovery. My steri-strips came off today and my incisions look pretty good. I've been tired a lot of the time but I know that's because my body is busy healing. I guess I just wanted to share where I am at so far. I know in the last post I made, several of you kind people asked me to keep you updated. I think I will find a lot of comfort here. This site has really helped me a great deal and now that I know for certain I have endometriosis, I am sure it can only help me more. So thank you for reading, caring and letting me share.