WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: WITSENDO

Re: WITSENDO

From: Joanne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 20 May 1997 10:04:16 -0400

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Roberta Speyer wrote: >
> Thanks to all the Witsendo ladies who wrote to be to share your
> experiences with male Ob/Gyn's. I'll do a follow-up to my prior article
> on the subject next week on Women's Health @ OBGYN.net and include all
> your posts and the original artical.
>
> BTW I just love the name Witsendo. Who thought of it? I'd love to do an
> article on the group for OBGYN.net. Anyone want to get interviewed?
> Here's your chance to be a star. ;-) Feel free to repost this to the
> Witsendo list.
>
> If you want to participate send me the answers to these questions and
> let me know if I can use your name or you want to be anonymous *-)
> <smily whith a disguise
>
> How did you find the group? via Yahoo. I typed in "endometriosis" and one of the sites listed the group. I've been with them ever since.
>
> What has been the best part of being involved? I no longer felt alone. As my symptoms increased, dramatically, there was always someone online who experienced the same. Also as bad as it got, there was always someone who was so much worse, so I never felt sorry for myself. I just accepted it all, and sought the best treatment available.
>
> How long have you been involved? I think it's been about 8-10 months, now.
>
> In what way did your participation in the group help you medically or
> emotionally? Medically, I was certainly given a world of knowledge concerning endo, and it's symptoms and treatments. Though most on Witsendo are antihysterectomy, I chose that route, after great soul searching. I feel good about my decision, because I was given all the pros and cons of the surgery when I announced my decision. My RE only gave me the pros. I definitely felt better informed, because of this group. Emotionally, I can't begin to tell you, what this group has done for me. I'm a nurse, but in nursing school, endo is only touched upon, never studied. Though my coworkers were supportive, no one really understood the pain and fatigue I was experiencing. They saw it, with every movement I made, but really didn't understand it. They too were under the assumption, that a hysterectomy would be a total cure. I know, it's possible, that even with the hysterectomy, it's quite possible it will return again. It's scary to think that, but I'm not sorry I at least gave it a sh!
ot. I ended up needing a bowel resection, so feel, I have done everything I can to do what's best for me. >
> Who is the person/people in the group that you feel has/have made a
> major contribution to the groups success? Ellen Johnson, for her abundant knowledge, and Donna Restiaux for her timely manner of getting the posts out to us.
>
> How active are you in the group? I'm more of a lurker. Most are far more knowledgeable than I, and I'm afraid of giving the wrong information. I'm one of the few who have gone the route of a hysterectomy, so have offered my address to any who might have questions in that regard.
>
> How do you feel Women's Health @ OBGYN.net is making a positive impact
> for you and the group. Keeping us informed of the medical treatments available.
>
> How can we be of greater support in the future. Continuing to be available.
>
> What resources for education on Endo would you like to see added to
> WH@OBGYN.net?
>
> Send your replies to me at roberta.speyer@obgyn.net
>
> Thanks,
> Roberta
>
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Roberta, I have no problems with you using my name. Hope my contribution helps in some way. Thanks for the opportunity.

Joanne aka suzieq@erols.com

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