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Surgery anxiety - ectopic pregnancies, endometriosis and IVF!

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Snoopydraws23
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Surgery anxiety - ectopic pregnancies, endometriosis and IVF!

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Hi all,

I’m booked in to have my left fallopian tube removed next week due to haematosalpinx. I had my right tube removed last year after a 2nd ectopic pregnancy following my 4th round of IVF.

I have stage 4 endometriosis but am asymptomatic so the surgeon is planning to leave that alone. My tube is attached to my bowel so it’s not going to be straightforward.

I’m hoping there may be some people on here who may have had similar surgery or surgery where endometriosis has involved the bowel. I’d love to hear your experiences in the hope it may help alleviate some of my anxieties!

Thanks for reading! ☺️

EPT Host 22
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Re: Surgery anxiety - ectopic pregnancies, endometriosis and IVF!

Post by EPT Host 22 »

Hi Snoopydraws23,

I am so sorry to hear you are going through this worrying situation. You have endured so much already. It's normal to feel anxious before surgeries, especially as their dates are approaching. I know it's easier said than done, but do take time to be kind to yourself right now. It's normal to feel a range of emotions, but also try to find time to rest and calm your mind.

You might want to keep an ongoing list of questions you have for the surgeons, so that you don't forget to ask your questions when the time comes. I have found this helps soothe my anxiety, if I feel I have some agency over the situation.

Please know that we are here for you throughout and for as long as you need.

With very good wishes,

Michele

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Snoopydraws23
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Re: Surgery anxiety - ectopic pregnancies, endometriosis and IVF!

Post by Snoopydraws23 »

Thank you for taking the time you reply to me. I think that’s a really good ideas to write down questions I have for the surgeon and I think it will help alleviate some of my anxieties.

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