@A MyEndometriosisTeam Member thanks, very true. I think I have just become more emotional as everything is now confirmed, so it's just hit me now that what I was going through wasn't made up in my head. Which is a good thing, as I can now move forward. It just need to motivate myself! I will share more as I think that will help me. Thank you, hope your well xx

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Hm, I was the exact opposite. I was completely emotional before my laparoscopy & definitely had situational depression. I had my lap on the 9th of this month & feel motivated, excited & wanting to help people who still have so much pain. Not everybody is going to understand what you went through, but I found opening up fully to people in my life has brought so much support. I was extremely closed off before my surgery, but once it was scheduled I started updating everybody on my situation via social media. I found opening up to people & supporting others with their own endeavors really helped get rid of that depressive mindset I was in.

Give yourself some time and dont bee to hard on yourself. It takes up to years to emotionally accept all that your body is going through. Take it easy for the first few weeks as your body re-adjusts and settles.

Endo can be an emotional process. Some days good and some days bad.
It helsp some people to read more about the illness to get some perspective. I also try to keep a diary of my symptoms and reactions. It helps me.

I had lapascopy surgery on Oct 15, so I understand completely I've suffering w Endo for 13, years but my IUD kept it under control until I had to take it out cause it moved into my uterus had period for the first time in 13years and it was not fun my advice to you is try to take it easy it's says on discharge papers to not lift anything over 5, pounds for 6, weeks so try not to do too much too soon

I totally hear you and can relate 100% - especially going back to work so quickly, it doesn’t really give a lot of time to process the feelings and emotions, but I do think it will help keep my mind off it being busy at work. I had the laparoscopy/hysteroscopy surgery last Thursday and go back to work Monday. I honestly feel a huge relief knowing now what I had suspected for years is confirmed, however, it still feels so fresh and uncertain, and I think anyone would agree that is normal to feel the frustration and toll it took over the years to get here was no doubt physically and emotionally exhausting! Finding a place like this, where others can relate will help I think, as we figure out how to manage it. I remain hopeful and hope the same for you, sending positive thoughts and hugs your way!