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.
Ok, so I finally read the operative report after my surgery. It took me long enough, right? But I just read "then oversewn to control bleeding" last week and couldn't read further.
Now I know why I have pelvic pain though still 3 weeks after surgery. (ok, don't say it, I know, 3 wks is not much time)
Turns out I had tons of adhesions - and my last lap was only 6 months ago!!! Ugh. So annoying.
ovaries dissected off pelvic sidewall
cyst dissected off one ovary
tube was removed, and then they had to dissect it off of my ovary (tube removal was the primary purpose of this surgery, still last time it was NOT stuck to anything. now? adhesions, lovely gooey adhesions)
on other side, ovary was adherent to pelvic sidewall
ureter was dissected and lateralized (?)
and so on and so forth. The list just continues. I mean I know how this can happen, and I know the adhesions were supposed to come back within a year of my surgery...but really? really?
I'm fixating for no reason other than I am in a lot of pain today so I took the day off...and have been thinking too much about this.
I need a hobby. Maybe I should take up knitting again. Any advice?
Again, I can't start drugs because our next step is IVF. I just heard from my IVF guy that I can't do pelvic floor therapy once we start doing the shots...ARRRRAUGH!
Shew, ok, more composed.
Now I know why I have pelvic pain though still 3 weeks after surgery. (ok, don't say it, I know, 3 wks is not much time)
Turns out I had tons of adhesions - and my last lap was only 6 months ago!!! Ugh. So annoying.
ovaries dissected off pelvic sidewall
cyst dissected off one ovary
tube was removed, and then they had to dissect it off of my ovary (tube removal was the primary purpose of this surgery, still last time it was NOT stuck to anything. now? adhesions, lovely gooey adhesions)
on other side, ovary was adherent to pelvic sidewall
ureter was dissected and lateralized (?)
and so on and so forth. The list just continues. I mean I know how this can happen, and I know the adhesions were supposed to come back within a year of my surgery...but really? really?
I'm fixating for no reason other than I am in a lot of pain today so I took the day off...and have been thinking too much about this.
I need a hobby. Maybe I should take up knitting again. Any advice?
Again, I can't start drugs because our next step is IVF. I just heard from my IVF guy that I can't do pelvic floor therapy once we start doing the shots...ARRRRAUGH!
Shew, ok, more composed.
I recently started quilting. I dont know why but it helps. When i hurt all i can do is sit or lay around, but with quilting i can have some fun, be creative, and create things that last a lifetime. So maybe taking back to an old hobby will help?
Just try to keep hope :) and i very much hope your IVF goes perfectly :) When it comes to fertility with us endo warriors we have to fight tooth and nail to concieve. but they say the best things in life never came easy and that statement is so very true for those with endo trying to concieve.
Just try to stay strong, and keep fighting!
I love knitting so I say you should take it up again :) a big project like a sweater or an afghan to keep your mind occupied. I'm knitting hats and scarves for breast cancer awareness. I have like two huge garbage bags of yarn that people donated to me so I'm going to be busy for awhile.
I recommend the stitch and bitch books. They're awesome.
You sound like one tough cookie. I think you can make it through anything :)
When I started looking for a new doctor, I started to do this request as a reflex.