My endometriosis story: Part 4
So next week I’ve decided to go ahead with the surgery. It’s 13 and a half years since my last laparoscopy where I had excessive endometriosis causing huge amounts of pain. Pain which I was told was normal, the pain I put up with since I was 13 years old. Days where I couldn’t walk because the pain was that intense. Pain so bad I was vomiting. Missing days off school.
In the last 13 years, I’ve learnt so much. Become more in tune with my body. Even went as far as retraining in reflexology, nutrition and abdominal massage so I could help others in similar situations as myself.
I’ve been pain-free for pretty much 13 years until the last 6 months where signs of the endometriosis have come back. I’ve managed the pain mainly through castor oil packs, anti-inflammatory diet and exercise. However, where the pain is coming from – my right ovary it feels like it is twisting and squeezing … I think the endometriosis is wrapped around it. If it is left there it may cause much bigger issues hence why I think it’s the right time for another laparoscopy to find out exactly what is going on and deal with it accordingly.
Surgery isn’t a decision I’ve made lightly … general anaesthetic, time to heal and having to rely on people to help out with the girls isn’t something I’m good at. But I need to do this for me. I need to not be in pain every month and to get rid of that black cloud that hangs over my head every month. After surgery, I can get back to eating well, exercising and hopefully I can go longer without any symptoms.
Hopefully, my own story and experience can help others. #endowarrior #selfcare #painisntnormal #endometriosis