Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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Finally! Hysterectomy, here I come!

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Well, after over 20 years of dealing with the pain and the frustration of Endometriosis, I am going to get RID of it - or at least give the damn thing a serious setback.
For the last few months no amount of birth control pills or depo provera has been able to stop the intermittent bleeding and godawful pain, and my gyn finally said - maybe it's time!
I am 45. I have had 2 laparoscopies and tried many, many drugs. The most success was about 10 years worth of Depo Provera, but now my system seems to ignore it.
So on December 7th (Pearl Harbor Day) I will be having a laparoscopic hysterectomy. Hopefully I will be back up and around before Christmas, because I still have a LOT to do!
I will be back on this site when I get back to work to give you all an update.
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Good luck...sent you a PM
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You should have a party! I am happy for you and I hope this helps with your pain! Yeah!
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That is great I really hope it is the answer to your prayers and that you can get back to the normality of life that is lost through this illness. Make sure you take it easy when you come out you shouldn't be doing anything leading up to christmas, it is quite a serious op and you need at least 6 weeks rest. So make sure you are careful and when you are a success story of having relief fron Endo let us all know so that we can have some hope. I am only 27 and have been asking for a hysterectomy for 2 years, I am nearly there but they want to try a few other things first. So I would be really interested in knowing how you get on.

Kirsty
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