June 30, 2014: a day I went in to have a cyst removed from my ovary and instead awoke to a diagnosis of Endometriosis. Answers. Vindication. My years of pain had a name.
So, I celebrate this day.
I am writing this on Friday, June 29th since I will be away from my computer on Saturday. And today (Friday) I just scheduled my third excision surgery. It will take place on August 15, 2018…almost two years since my last surgery.
June 30, 2014: D-Day (yep, Diagnosis Day); performed by Dr. Mel Kurtulus at the Scripps La Jolla Hospital.
September 21, 2016: Surgery No. 2; performed by Dr. Mel Kurtulus at the Scripps La Jolla Hospital.
August 15, 2018: Scheduled Surgery No. 3 (with the possibility of being sooner if there is an opening in the hospital’s schedule); to be performed by Dr. Mel Kurtulus at the Scripps La Jolla Hospital.
This blog wouldn’t exist without the events that took place on June 30, 2014.
I wouldn’t be seeking answers. Wouldn’t be honoring my body. Wouldn’t be connecting with others.
Our Bloomin’ Uterus support group wouldn’t exist.
There would be no annual walks or monthly get-togethers.
I would have no idea about the other women who suffer with me.
No camaraderie.
No support.
I would still be alone, thinking my pain was normal and that I was weak.
And now I know that I am none of those things.
I am surrounded by Sisters and family. Warriors! Our pain is anything but normal. And none of us are weak.
My life has been made better by being told I have a chronic, incurable illness. And I have met some incredibly strong people because of it. May we continue to hold each other high as we make this Journey together. It’s not easy. But we have each other.
So, celebrate today with me.
Bloomin' Uterus 
Heya.
In two thousand and nineteen I began researching endometriosis online in order to cope. I was always sick at the time. This was a quick attempt to find answers to my questions. I found your useful website first of all and then I signed up to another online endometriosis forum as well. Both have supported me over the past few years of my life. Best wishes. I wanted to know more.
Thank you so much. I have had a lot of my questions answered. The information has been good. I visited a local doctor in two thousand and twenty one who discussed the options in question here with me. After one such meeting I was on a over the counter pain relief medicine to limit the pain. It was bad. The studies on your website are helpful as a decent reliable source of information.
I had a booked appointment with a gynaecologist to discuss the various options for treatment. I read so many articles online prior to diagnosis. Plans were talked of and discarded or used accordingly. We were so careful. I watched.
We paid very close and careful attention to my symptoms. I exercised. I ate so well. I couldn’t actually live without any of the information on your blog.
I even showed the team a few different articles that I read on here. After three such appointments we decided not to do a operation but to watch and see what happens in terms of my symptoms. We made a treatment plan. I found making some brief summary notes a good idea. Your website is a good source of information. Seriously.
Keep up the good work. I use a ring binder folder. I ended up keeping a list. I refer to it all the time. The information listed on here has provided me with some good quality answers and more handy options. I cite your studies all the time. They are nice touches. I love it.
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I’m so grateful you’ve advocated for yourself so much, and that your medical team listens!! And it’s an honor to help 💜
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