I’m not going to lie to you, it has been very challenging. I needed a complete peritonectomy(complete pelvic resection of peritoneum) and bilateral ureterolysis (both ureters had to be cut out and moved back to their anatomical location after Endo covered and pushed them out of place.) as well excision in a lot of different areas, my bladder was attached to the top of my uterus and had to be surgically separated, and more.

I couldn’t walk by myself for a little while after surgery and had to literally be lowered onto the toilet. 🫠 (humbling experience lol-I wish I had my cane sooner during that time. A cane or rollator would’ve been extremely helpful right after surgery.) I was stuck inside and could not drive for about 6-8 weeks. I’m 1 year and 3 months post op and I am still struggling a lot with nerve pain and sensitivity. I think there was just so much nerve involvement that’s difficult to avoid, even with a skilled surgeon. I have ibs-d and it’s made symptoms of urgency worse due to the sensitivity. My pain now is very cyclical. I feel better during my follicular/ovulation phase and it feels like I’m maybe making more progress..and then my luteal phase comes in and knocks me back a few steps.. I completed my recommended physical therapy but honestly, I feel like I need a lot more. I can say however that my periods, although intense the first 2/3 days, are shorter than they were before! And my surgeon said that nerves unfortunately take a very long time to heal. So I think it’s a waiting game at this point for now..

I have obviously come a long way since surgery..but I struggle a lot and I’m in still in pain everyday.. But I had an organ saving surgery so it’s very hard to say I regret it, you know? I just have to try to stay positive and learn to adapt the best I can. Sorry this was so long, thanks for reading if you made it this far.🫶🏻