ENDO Messages for April, 2007: Re: Dealing with Endo Diagnosis

Re: Dealing with Endo Diagnosis

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Apr 30 18:21:28 2007

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I was diagnosed in 1997 when I was 17-I was told at that time if I want children as badly as I did-I should start trying (my doctor was well aware I had already been with my partner-husband now-for four years). We did-there were a few periods of time when I had to go on birth control to control my period, but when I just turned 20 (on my birthday) I said a little prayer, and made my wish-I said that God will allow me to be a mother when he is ready, and if he is never ready-then there are a lot of children out there that need a home. That night my husband made me a romantic dinner, and we cuddled on the couch (well you know what that led to-afterwards he said-hopefully we made a baby tonight). We did. My first lap was really not bad-I took 2 weeks off of work and school and I was so antsy to get back. My second lap-5 years after the first revealed a large amount-that was cut out (excised) and cauterized (burned w/a lazer)-I thought I could go back in less than a week-boy-do not push it. Give yourself some time to heal. I don't know about anyone else, but the worst part about that surgery is this gas they put into your abdomin to make everything easier to get at-it has to come out some way-for me it sat in my shoulders for like 4 days-once that passes-there is a huge relief. After the surgery I had lupron injections for 6 months (that was worse than the surgery-and I am not necessarily convinced that it works). After finishing the lupron I went on birth control for 6 months, and we decided to try for another child-bingo-3 weeks later we were expecting our beautiful baby boy. So we are blessed with an 8 year old daughter and 2 year old son. In my eyes if done properly I believe that a laparoscopy can help you concieve. So don't give up on your dreams of having the pitter pattering of little feet. Best of Luck with everything.

April

At Mon, 30 Apr 2007, Jen wrote: >
>Thanks for the support and info. It's a hard thing to deal with both
>emotionally and physically. I do know what you mean about family not
>understanding. I will keep checking back to see what info other people
>have posted. Thanks again! Good luck to you!
>
>At Mon, 30 Apr 2007, Stephanie wrote:
>>
>>Hello Jen...well im fairly new to endo too...i was just diagnosed w/it
>>about a week ago. My doctor and i already had suspected it was endo
>>because of all of the symptoms, painful intercourse, painful cramping,
>>painful bowls, etc. I cant give much of an advice, but that iv learned
>>LOTS here. Dont stress out too much in regards to the lap. I had some
>>pain, but was well controlled w/my pain meds that she prescribed. You'll
>>read many sad stories and good ones too, so dont get scared! You will
>>see that even though were strangers, we understand each other more than
>>our own families, because WE know what we are going thru. Take Care and
>>Best Wishes on ur surgery. Steph :)
>>At Mon, 30 Apr 2007, Jen wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi...My husband and I have been trying to concieve for several years now
>>>without any luck. I finally went to a reproductive endocrinologist. I
>>>had also been having other problems...very bad menstrual cramps, pain
>>>when going to the bathroom, pain during intercourse, diarreah, etc. I
>>>also had cysts on my left ovary. The specialist examed me and did an
>>>internal sonogram to check my ovaries. She said they cysts are
>>>endometriomas and she is pretty sure that I have endometriosis. This
>>>was hard to hear, but yet gave me some hope since it could be the reason
>>>for all the pain I was having associated with my period. I am now
>>>scheduled for surgery on May 30th. I am just wondering if anyone has
>>>any advice on how to deal with endo and any info about what the
>>>laproscopic surgery is like. I just don't know what to expect from
>>>here. I am hoping that having the surgery will alleviate the pain that
>>>I am having and also allow me to concieve. Any info would be greatly
>>>appreciated!
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jen :)
>>>
>--
>Jen :)
>

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