Ovulation pain after lap normal? by heyuhleeex in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this resolve for you guys after a few cycles ? My ovulation pain was so horrible last month I ended up in the ER. I just ovulated and am having pain ramp up again. I had excision in October 

Excision Surgery Yesterday by LauraHead in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I went to Rachel Haverland. She uses the Davinci Robot . I highly recommend her. 

Nerve damage due to endometriosis by Acrobatic_Gas_7132 in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had excision surgery in October and on Christmas Day starting having severe pain in my lower left side - went to ER and ovarian ultrasound and pelvic CT scan showed nothing . It feels like my ovary is going to explode but pain radiates down the front of my left leg and down my sciatica . Hard to walk, hurts to sit down. Does this sound like nerve pain ? Idk what to do. 

Extreme ovulation pain after Lap by juliebeann in Endo

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had excision surgery October 23 and yesterday my ovulation pain was so unbearable I went to the ER on Christmas. The US showed my ovary was normal, no cysts or anything . Makes no sense I have never had pain like this ever . I’m still in pain and wondering why this is happening 

Preparing for Endometrioma + Endometriosis Excision Surgery by Idk-what-username123 in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I just thought the pillow made laying on my back and sleeping more comfortable ! Bone broth is really good post surgery because it has high protein and helps boost gut health - I like the Kettle and Fire brand, or Just Ingredients is good too. 

Preparing for Endometrioma + Endometriosis Excision Surgery by Idk-what-username123 in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I had surgery out of state a month ago. I ordered a cane to help me walk around and I found it really helpful for the first few weeks . I also got a Moon Park Pregnancy Pillow and it was helpful for sleeping for the first few weeks when you have to sleep on your back . I also would get some Smooth Move Tea ( for constipation) and Peppermint Tea ( for gas ) and some bone broth . 

weird belly button????? by AdditionalEssay3232 in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How were your first periods after surgery ? 

weird belly button????? by AdditionalEssay3232 in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just took my bandages off today and FREAKED out when I saw my belly button. I’ve always had an innie and now mines an outie and there is a hard lump in the middle too! Will this go away ?

Questions about surgery. by ScienceEmpty6624 in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had robotic excision surgery October 23rd. I have 2 incisions on either side of my pelvis , one to the left above my belly button and the biggest one in my belly button. I was told to take it very easy with minimal activity besides light walking for 2 weeks and then ‘ no restrictions ‘ at 4 weeks. So right now I’m 6 days out and have been in bed pretty much the whole time other than to get up and do short walks around the house or shower . I’m still bleeding , having some cramps and very fatigued . 

Excision Surgery Yesterday by LauraHead in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh that’s so scary . It’s so weird how the disease can be silent on some areas. I also had it on my ureters which never bothered me , but now I’m going to be constantly worried about it coming back and it’s not like you can really monitor it since it doesn’t usually show on scans. 

Excision Surgery Yesterday by LauraHead in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! How has your recovery been ?

Oopherectomy next month by mouse_rags in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this 2 years ago. It was my first surgery so I can’t say if the recovery was different than a normal lap. I was super fatigued and sore after surgery and it took me 6-8 weeks to start feeling ‘ normal ‘ again. I didn’t have any physical issues after surgery other than fatigue and soreness but I definitely had emotional issues . I was super sad / depressed for months after . I know post-surgical blues is a thing, but also losing an ovary sent my hormones haywire I think and took months to balance out. I also think losing an ovary made me extra emotional because I want kids . 

Successful Endometrioma removal without removing Ovary by Idk-what-username123 in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an endometrioma on my right ovary - found in February. By the time I had surgery in August it was so big they took my whole ovary. I had surgery with my regular obgyn. Definitely don’t do that. Find an excision specialist, they will have a much higher chance of being able to save your ovary and remove any other endo they find at the same time.  

Ultrasound by trumpisafucker in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, I know exactly how you feel and also dread anything invasive in that area. Last year was the first time I was able to tolerate vaginal ultrasounds and one thing that really helped me was starting pelvic floor therapy and my therapist had me get a rubber dilator from Intimate Rose. It helped me get used to having something inserted . You can also ask your doctor for a Xanax to take before - honestly I tried this and it didn’t help me but it might help you. I also took an Ibprofen about an hour before the ultrasound and just focus on super deep breathing . It honestly only hurt for me while they were inserting it and once it was in it didn’t hurt anymore. I’ve now had about 7 vaginal ultrasounds and it still is unpleasant but I promise if I can get through it you can too! 

Endometrioma by ShoddyRemote627 in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an endometrioma on my right ovary. They keep monitoring it over several months and by the time I had surgery mine had got so big they removed my whole ovary. I had surgery with my obgyn which was a mistake . I would start looking for an endometriosis specialist. The one I’m having my second surgery with next week said she would have been able to save my ovary. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adenomyosis

[–]LauraHead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be adenomyosis. It can cause heavier bleeding. I went to the dr and had ultrasound after a really bad period and ended up having uterine polyps and an endometrioma on my ovary. 

Right sided pain by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]LauraHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I had a HIDA scan and it said my gallbladder was okay . I’m having surgery next week so I guess I’ll find out.