Endometriosis Blog

When I was 19 years old I was diagnosed with Endometriosis. It started with problems in my kidneys. I had know idea that the link between my kidneys was related.

Unknown to me, I had Endo in and around my colon areas so bad that it blocked my bowel movements and poisoned my kidneys. I then went to my local OB physician for the very first time and there he gave his opinion of what I had but informed me the only way we would actually know is with a laparoscopy surgery.

My first surgery went well but do to the mass of Endo that I had, the surgery was then followed by a  hormone suppresent, Lupron. This acted as a menopausal type med that shut my hormone production completely down. After this six month treatment I was hoping a lot would be resolved and that I might actually be able to have children one day.

To make a long story short, I within a 7 year period, had 5 laparoscopy surgeries and had been on Lupron for  2, six month periods. After my second surgery I attempted Invitro Fertilization with no luck. The pain and stress of this disease continued until directly after my 4th surgery. Thirty days after my 4th surgery I tried Invitro again. This time it was a success!! I had a baby boy by way of C-Section and during this process the Endo was removed for the 5th time. The entire process was becoming pretty old.

Just before I turned 28, I had a hysterectomy. This was not something that I wanted but it was something that I needed and I was ready. Almost instantly, I felt a great amount of motivation to be normal, to be active, and to have the life of a 28 year old woman. I feel much comfort in the decision that I made and if this happens to you go completely with how YOU feel because everyone will have an opinion. I know that their are many children that need me, so I am over the baby bearing hurt that I once felt.

If you can relate to this story, it IS hard, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Family, Friends, and the freedom to be you.

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