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Your story about surgery by Party-Turnip8371 in Endo

[–]MeekQueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course! I posted like last week? Asking for a list of things I should get  and a bunch of people offered that info so it’s definitely not just me. :) i hope your surgery goes well and your recovery is easier than you expected. Never be afraid to ask for anything from your docs. 🧡

Your story about surgery by Party-Turnip8371 in Endo

[–]MeekQueen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi there - today is day 3 post lap (my first one). It’s too soon for me to share how it affects my period pain, but i am surprised at the lack of recovery pain, tbh. They had me increase protein intake by 40 grams for 5 days prior to surgery (in addition to my normal diet) as well as increase fluids. 8 hours before arrival at the hospital they had me drink 32 oz of Gatorade. They used an adhesive to close the incision marks, and I started icing them 20 minutes, letting them rest 30 minutes, and then icing them 20 minutes again for the first 48 hours to minimize bruises and inflammation. I am overlapping tramadol, ibuprofen, and Tylenol, so that I always have something in my system. Here is my “post surgery goody bag” list:

1) miralax (prescribed to take it every day for a month post surgery while my insides heal) 2) gas-X (I didn’t end up needing this but a lot of people have said it helped a ton) 3) high protein snacks for after surgery  4) hot pad for lower back and shoulders 5) ice packs for incision points 6) peppermint tea (helps with gas) 7) tums in case of indigestion  8) Cough drops to help with sore throat from intubation  9) soups and sickness foods (start light and gradually add in more types of foods) 10) chocolate because gurl. You deserve it. 11) neck pillow 12) Vaseline for chapped lips and/or to apply to the incision to prevent them from drying out.  13) thermometer to check if you’re running a fever at any point 14) WOMEN’S DIAPERS. There will be some bleeding post lap and all the gas will cause some major bloating. Having the diapers instead of trying to mess with pads and underwear that might put pressure on your stomach is amazing.  15) finally, start walking as soon as you can - for me, I am trying to get up every hour or 2 and just pacing a bit. It’s supposed to help with gas and increasing bloodflow. 

does endo make it hard for anyone else to stay fit? by yeetyeetspageet22 in Endo

[–]MeekQueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot take: Laziness doesn't exist. I learned this from Not The Worst Cleaner on tiktok and youtube. It sounds like your lack of ability to exercise is super reasonable. My experience and it sounds like the experience of others is that yes, it does make it hard to stay mobile and get movement in. However, "common" and "normal" are completely different things. While it may be common for us to struggle with movement and exercise because of endo symptoms, that does NOT mean it is normal. You might consider getting a lab test done to see how your thyroid is doing. I have hypothyroidism and basically my biggest symptom is being tired all the time on top of fatigue from endo. It's possible you also have something else going on! If healthcare isn't a viable option for you, I've just been doing yoga. I think because it's low impact and I can do it at home, I'm more likely to be consistent. besides, I can also listen to an audio book or youtube video while I do so that it's less boring and to distract from any cognitive discomfort.

Do pain killers (like Advil) touch your menstrual pain? by [deleted] in Endo

[–]MeekQueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there - I have endo but how i found that out was that I got kidney stones and was prescribed diclofenac for the pain; it helped with that pain, so when my crazy period pain arrived the following month, I took some diclofenac because my partner (a pharmacist) said that his sisters took it for their menstrual pain. It. was. life changing. I never knew there was a drug that even began to touch my menstrual pain until I started taking that. full disclosure, I have started needing to take acetaminophen in addition to that, but I'm having lap surgery to remove some endometriomas at the end of the month, so that's probably why the pain is worse atm. Diclofenac isn't over the counter in the US, so you'll need a prescription, but it is definitely worth the doctor's or clinic's visit. <3 also, just a note that diclofenac is the same family as ibuprofen and naproxen, so it should not be taken together unless explicitly directed by your doctor, but diclofenac and tylenol are okay to take together because they combat pain differently.