Endometriosis Surgery | what to pack, how to get organised + what to expect

[@OliviaRae]

I live in American and my surgery is outpatient, getting this surgery in two days, pretty scared, but I know it’s necessary. Thank you for sharing your story, helps me know what to expect.

[@aliciagrace2115]

I hope it helped! Wishing you all the best, it was scary but surgery was the best thing I ever did! Feel free to message me on instagram @endometri_oh_sis about anything xx

[@potaytoes934]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm getting surgery tomorrow and am prepping my bag as i'm watching this 💖

[@jackiecruickshank5010]

Lots of useful tips and information thank you!! I am going in for my laparoscopy on Wednesday 😬

[@AprilJai]

Having surgery in a few weeks and this was SO helpful! Thank youuu

[@aliciagrace2115]

so glad to hear that! I hope surgery goes well and if you have any questions feel free to message me on instagram :) xx

[@lara3271]

Such a helpful video! My laparoscopy is tomorrow and this has been so useful xx

[@aliciagrace2115]

I hope everything goes well and that you have a speedy recovery! I'm glad it could help :) xx

[@iammellbell]

This was super in depth and helpful!

[@wordswondrouswords6120]

I had my endometriosis checked out during a recent appendectomy. A tumour was found in my appendix but I want the endometriosis cleared as I suspect it caused the tumour to happen in the first place! One surgery may end up becoming three.

[@samanthagracefronda260]

Hello, getting my open surgery on Feb 2. Got bilateral endometriotic ovarian cyst. My ob told me to have a total hysterectomy because the cysts were big already. What operation did you go through, do you had cyst too? Honestly I'm nervous but I put my trust to God that everything will turn great. God bless us endo warriors!

[@aliciagrace2115]

hi, I had a laparoscopic endometriosis excision surgery. I didn't have any cysts which I'm grateful for! I hope everything goes well and wish you a speedy recovery xx

[@inggritifani7677]

thank you for sharing!!

[@aliciagrace2115]

Of course! :)

[@ivysmamache]

I have had surgery numerous times, having cleanser and spray skincare etc for the face is so unnecessary and if you are kept in hospital all you need is a moisturiser. I couldnt care less about my skin care when i have been in recovery or even washing my hair at hospital. I always did that at home. Just bring simple essentials. All you care about is recovering and being able to function properly after surgery.

[@aliciagrace2115]

Ivy, some people are very different.. If a moisturiser is all you want to take and you couldn't care less about skin care, that's fine but don't say other people can't take a cleanser or hydrating spray if they want to. Bringing some of your normal simple products like that provide a sense of normality in a scary, emotional time of having surgery.

[@fee3222]

​@@aliciagrace2115thankyou for the tips I should be having surgery soon for mine it's currently 6 inches and they didn't say you can't bring it she just said it isn't necessary which is true.

[@alfinawidyastuti7957]

Hi, been listed down everything you mentioned in this video! It helps me a lot. Thanks! I hope I'll be good for my next week surgery :)

[@aliciagrace2115]

Hi! I'm glad it has helped you, good luck with your surgery - wishing you a speedy recovery :)

[@deekayeff7291]

Perfume is extremely inconsiderate to use in a hospital setting for staff and other patients.

[@aliciagrace2115]

I think it is common sense to use it after your surgery when you get discharged from hospital eg I did it on my drive home that's why I packed it. Thanks for bringing this up though: some hospitals do have policies on perfume etc but some don't - so everyone please make sure you read your hospital policy and think about others that may have asthma etc especially if you are sharing a room with someone + the staff that is looking after you.

[@deborahness9946]

Thank you, very helpful video on what to prepare.

[@aliciagrace2115]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@caitlyn3676]

Did you worry that they wouldn't find anything, and they would think your making it up? I have surgery on Wednesday, and I dont want to feel dumb if they dont find endo. My Doctor symptom diagnosed me a couple years ago.

[@aliciagrace2115]

Oh definitely! Believe it or not I almost pulled out of my surgery because of that fear but thankfully my family and doctor didn't let that happen! Honestly if they find nothing then it eliminates endo, which is great and then you can focus your efforts elsewhere so there is no losing. Surgery was the best thing I ever did because I finally had an answer, which provides a lot of relief. Good luck with the surgery and remember you're 100% not alone in this feeling xx

[@caitlyn3676]

@@aliciagrace2115 thank you so much!

[@sarahmiller6452]

@@caitlyn3676 laparoscopy is not the answer few years time you start feeling same way you where feeling the pain and all that comes with it it's better to tell people the trust

[@caitlyn3676]

@@sarahmiller6452 actually I have already had the procedure, and it helped me so much! I don't have endo, but I had cysts. Thanks for your concern.

[@sarahmiller6452]

@@caitlyn3676 when did you have it?

[@LifeByLia15]

This was a very helpful and informative video thank you! My laparoscopy is this Wednesday 🤍

[@aliciagrace2115]

Thanks so much I hope it helped! Good luck with everything I hope it all goes well xx

[@fiveftzombie]

I'm an Aussie and still on a waiting list 🙁😭. But I'm glad I know how to prepare. Thanks, hope your still feeling well.

[@turtlebeeant4274]

Thanks for the video, I just wish you had spoken more about the recovery process like when did the bloating go away and so on…

[@aliciagrace2115]

I can definitely do a more in depth video but it is different for everyone. For example some people's bloating goes away in 2 weeks, whereas for others it takes over 6 weeks, some people get back to the gym in 6 weeks, some in 3 months. All surgeries and what they find and where are different for everyone so it is hard to say as it won't be the same for you.

[@paradisezaniya6453]

Heyy my name is Paradise and I’m 17💕I think I have endometriosis I’m going to the doctor so I could be properly diagnosed I’m very scared though.My periods are bad it effects my daily life with school work etc.I vomit and it is just horrible!My medicine barely works anymore.Could you give me some advice to take this all in?

[@aliciagrace2115]

I can relate to you soo much, I'm so sorry you are going through this! It is great you are going to the doctor to get it diagnosed (try to find a endometriosis specialist) - I recommend keeping a diary of all your symptoms you experience and when as well as what the pain feels like and a pain scale as the doctor will ask you a lot of questions. Being so young it will be hard to take in but getting a diagnosis early is so critical so the endo doesn't do anymore damage internally, you can get your life back and not be in pain! If you need anyone to talk to or ask more questions just message me xx

[@gloriawhite2214]

Have you ever tried herbal medications it worked for me with no side effects whatsoever

[@paradisezaniya6453]

@@gloriawhite2214 no I haven’t but im going to try im currently on my period again and I am going through it😩😩😩

[@gloriawhite2214]

@@paradisezaniya6453 i highly suggest you give it a try I'm endo free no pain whatsoever i got my herbal medications from Dr Mabosa herbal on KZbin trust me you will be surprised kzbin.info/door/UYT7VWKDgPT_vxablnsqKg

[@roynandini3349]

Do you have surgery?what happened?

[@CyntiaNovriana]

Great video✨

[@aliciagrace2115]

thank you! xx

[@2cute2021]

Thanks for sharing!

[@aliciagrace2115]

No worries! Hope it helps :)

[@cindiep2580]

so helpful! Thanks

[@Safetowaste]

I don't want to be like pregnant women😭😂