Signed off for 4 weeks to recover and I’m going mad. I’m a constant mover and organiser and I can’t do anything at all.
But I’ve had some amazing gifts from gorgeous friends to help the madness and frustration subside! Some beautifully packaged gingerbread cookies (below) and some breathtaking flowers. I feel so lucky to have wonderful people in my life.
So its been 1.5 weeks since my surgery and I’m into my 2nd week of recovery.
The stockings and sexy robe went on and at 12pm the surgery began which then went on for 3 hours.
All went as well as can be expected- both cysts removed, one was an endo cyst and one normal. Both lasered off and turns out both were attached to my pelvis wall, which explains my limping and pain!
my surgeon, Dr Elfarra is amazing. I can’t speak highly enough of her. She’s professional, caring and understanding of everything we were feeling and going through. (She came in to me and Steven having a sleepy cuddle on the bed and said to carry on haha).
After the surgery we were sadly told that after all the trying for a new family member, my falopian tubes are completely blocked by my endometriosis. So unfortunately our only option is IVF.
Luckily our surgeon is incredible (have I mentioned that?) and has td us she will see us for a discussion on this further.
So while I’m recovering and healing it’s time to look at the options and direction to go. All I know is we’ll be doing it together with a strong doctor for advice and support.
I found this page explaining what each Stage of endometriosis is. I always thought I was one but then when had my lap turned out I was 3. Now I have the chocolate cysts I’m sure I am 3 but after surgery this Saturday I’m interested to see if they find more adhesions. I’m praying it’s not stage 4.
http://wholefullybeautiful.com/stages-of-endometriosis/