ENDO Messages for April, 1999: Re: fears with endoHolly

Re: fears with endoHolly

From: carolyn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Apr 29 18:05:43 1999

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I had so much scar tissue that they couldn't laser or cut it out b/c the risk of infection was so great. Now I guess I will try Lupron. I am really worried about the side effects. And I am really worried about having children. Most of my endo was on my left side. My left ovary is pretty much distroyed. Right now my right is ok. I will probably have a dye test done to make sure that tube isn't blocked. I have only been married about a year and we were thinking of waiting at least another 6 months or so before trying. I have done a lot of research on the internet and read the Endometriosis Answer Book (which is pretty outdated). I have made a list of questions to ask my dr. I have an appointment on Mon. I am afraid of not knowing the answers and I am afraid of knowing them. Know what I mean? I am sure that I will feel better on Mon. Thanks. Carolyn -----Original Message----- From: Holly <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net> Date: Thursday, April 29, 1999 4:26 PM Subject: Re: fears with endo

>Hi Carolyn,
>
>I know what you are feeling. After my first lap in Dec. 98 it suddenly
>hit me that the endo was real. Seeing the pictures from my lap and
>knowing about all the tissue they cut out was very disturbing for me at
>first. In my case I think I have grown to accept the situation, that is I
>have sort-of redefined myself in a way. That might sound silly, but I
>guess what I'm really saying is that it just takes a little time. What
>helped me the most was meeting women on this forum and reading, reading,
>reading. For me, having knowledge about the situation makes me feel
>empowered and consequently safer. I am still trying to see myself as the
>one who makes all the decisions about my health and to not feel as though
>I am at the whim of doctors who may or may not know the answers. Have you
>done much reading about endo? What are the things you worry about?
>Please feel free to email me personally. I'd be happy to listen, and one
>thing, don't think you are being silly about your fears. I often convince
>myself that my fears are silly, but you know what, they're not! love,
>
>Holly in AZ
>

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