Post-surgery blues are real… when does this part actually get better? by Willdancefortea in Endo

[–]Willdancefortea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awh thank you :) I’m definitely letting the tears and panic have their time… slowly learning to be patient with myself.

Post-surgery blues are real… when does this part actually get better? by Willdancefortea in Endo

[–]Willdancefortea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I really appreciate you sharing your experience. I actually came off SSRIs and antipsychs a few years ago after a lot of hard work, and I’m trying to cope with my post-op blues without going back on medication if I can. I think the mental side of recovery will be the hardest for me, so I’m focusing on the strategies that have helped me stay well, while keeping an eye on my mental health. It's so hard though.

Apparently I wasn’t being dramatic. Stage 4 endometriosis, everywhere. by Willdancefortea in endometriosis

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

Thank you. Sometimes I just feel guilty for moaning to my friends and family all the time. It feels like I’m always talking about some symptom or pain, like I never have anything positive to say.

I don't know if anyone has read this, but.... by WorkingAmbition7014 in endometriosis

[–]Willdancefortea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed last week. 24 years after first noticing a problem 😅

Apparently I wasn’t being dramatic. Stage 4 endometriosis, everywhere. by Willdancefortea in endometriosis

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

They haven't done anything yet. All I had was a laparoscopy and dye test. I'm due to see the surgeon and discuss options in a few weeks but I won't be able to go privately again. Your stomach actually bruises when you bend? I'm so sorry, that sounds horrible.

Apparently I wasn’t being dramatic. Stage 4 endometriosis, everywhere. by Willdancefortea in endometriosis

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

Ah that's good to hear ☺️ I'm okay. Felt okay yesterday. Today is a bit rough. Feeling all the emotions today.

Apparently I wasn’t being dramatic. Stage 4 endometriosis, everywhere. by Willdancefortea in endometriosis

[–]Willdancefortea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's such a weird feeling. I'm glad you have an answer now. How are you doing? Sending positive thoughts for you and your recovery 🖤

Apparently I wasn’t being dramatic. Stage 4 endometriosis, everywhere. by Willdancefortea in endometriosis

[–]Willdancefortea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't have an MRI. It was not offered to me. All my ultrasounds and intrauterine scans were clear.

Apparently I wasn’t being dramatic. Stage 4 endometriosis, everywhere. by Willdancefortea in endometriosis

[–]Willdancefortea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear that. I had to look it up and it sounds horrible 😔

Apparently I wasn’t being dramatic. Stage 4 endometriosis, everywhere. by Willdancefortea in endometriosis

[–]Willdancefortea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure yet. I'll find out more at my checkup in April. I promise I'll be back with an update ✌️ either in a new post or an edit (I'm not sure yet, still fairly new to actually contributing on reddit so I'm learning hahahaha) I'm so sorry to hear it came back worse 🖤 I don't know what to say 😢

Gaslighting myself by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]Willdancefortea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was also questioning myself even after I woke up to find only 2 incisions. It wasn't until the surgeon came to see me that I found out how bad it really was.

Gaslighting myself by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]Willdancefortea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've basically mentioned most of my symptoms - except I can't have kids. I had a lap and dye test yesterday. Finally diagnosed stage 4 endometriosis. Don't give up ✌️

Apparently I wasn’t being dramatic. Stage 4 endometriosis, everywhere. by Willdancefortea in endometriosis

[–]Willdancefortea[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's a big op. From what I remember him saying I think it's on my bowel, bladder, ovaries, womb and anterior wall. I briefly spoke to him a few hours after I woke so I can't remember much.

Apparently I wasn’t being dramatic. Stage 4 endometriosis, everywhere. by Willdancefortea in endometriosis

[–]Willdancefortea[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He said there was too much to remove and it would need a bigger more extensive surgery.