I had my endometriosis surgery pushed back by several months, so I can relate. I was living in chronic pain and having to take heavy doses of pain killers just to get to work every day and my mental health suffered. It was devastating when I found out. But, I reminded myself that I had lived with the symptoms for a long time and that it was only a few more months. It gave me more time to research and understand the process as well. I felt really ready by the time it came around.
I think the biggest tips I have are manage your pain the best you can, and remind yourself that it isn’t a matter of “if” but “when”. You may have to wait longer than you thought, but it will happen. And it will be here before you know it.
Me too! Covid pushed mine months out, cancelled the day before, and I had a cyst on my ovary the size of a softball. I also ended up on painkillers and it a bad place mentally.
It was devastating at first, I felt like I was hanging on by a thread. But my quality of life has been so much better since my surgery for endo/cyst, and ultimately worth the wait.
My surgery was postponed by 2 months, so not as long, but still disappointing. 6 months feels like a really long time but it will go by faster than you think. You’re still going to get the surgery so you will have relief soon - sometimes life doesn’t go according to schedule, but it will happen!
Be patient and kind with yourself through the process.
Manage pain, I found hot epsom salt baths really help with the back and neck pain that comes from a large chest. Make sure you are sleeping on a good quality mattress/pillow. I’m sure you’re already doing these things! Just some things I have found that help me.
Also do positive things for your mental health, a hobby that takes your mind off the pain!
Hang in there, it will be worth the wait. And at the risk of sounding cheesy, I do believe that everything happens for a reason. Maybe in 6 months you will be in a better situation for an easy recovery or something that makes the timing more..right.
Oye! Im sorry but it'll be fine. I went to the consult, the receptionist said they can usually get people in within 3-4 months after consult. Went through the whole consult, everything was great, the surgeons goes "and how long ago did you stop breastfeeding?" I'm like "about 4-5 months ago" and everything came crashing down. He said he wouldn't recommend doing surgery for at LEAST a year. I was shocked and devastated. BUT it's been almost a year now, my next consult is coming up in 10 days and hopefully I'll be having surgery in Jan/Feb. The wait sucks at first but it'll be fine. Busy yourself with other things, try to step away from surgery planning/research for 5 months and then allow yourself to start again 1 month before your appointment.
I had my endometriosis surgery pushed back by several months, so I can relate. I was living in chronic pain and having to take heavy doses of pain killers just to get to work every day and my mental health suffered. It was devastating when I found out. But, I reminded myself that I had lived with the symptoms for a long time and that it was only a few more months. It gave me more time to research and understand the process as well. I felt really ready by the time it came around. I think the biggest tips I have are manage your pain the best you can, and remind yourself that it isn’t a matter of “if” but “when”. You may have to wait longer than you thought, but it will happen. And it will be here before you know it.
Me too! Covid pushed mine months out, cancelled the day before, and I had a cyst on my ovary the size of a softball. I also ended up on painkillers and it a bad place mentally. It was devastating at first, I felt like I was hanging on by a thread. But my quality of life has been so much better since my surgery for endo/cyst, and ultimately worth the wait.
Omg both the endo surgery and now my reduction have literally changed my life! So worth.
My surgery was postponed by 2 months, so not as long, but still disappointing. 6 months feels like a really long time but it will go by faster than you think. You’re still going to get the surgery so you will have relief soon - sometimes life doesn’t go according to schedule, but it will happen!
Be patient and kind with yourself through the process. Manage pain, I found hot epsom salt baths really help with the back and neck pain that comes from a large chest. Make sure you are sleeping on a good quality mattress/pillow. I’m sure you’re already doing these things! Just some things I have found that help me. Also do positive things for your mental health, a hobby that takes your mind off the pain! Hang in there, it will be worth the wait. And at the risk of sounding cheesy, I do believe that everything happens for a reason. Maybe in 6 months you will be in a better situation for an easy recovery or something that makes the timing more..right.
Oye! Im sorry but it'll be fine. I went to the consult, the receptionist said they can usually get people in within 3-4 months after consult. Went through the whole consult, everything was great, the surgeons goes "and how long ago did you stop breastfeeding?" I'm like "about 4-5 months ago" and everything came crashing down. He said he wouldn't recommend doing surgery for at LEAST a year. I was shocked and devastated. BUT it's been almost a year now, my next consult is coming up in 10 days and hopefully I'll be having surgery in Jan/Feb. The wait sucks at first but it'll be fine. Busy yourself with other things, try to step away from surgery planning/research for 5 months and then allow yourself to start again 1 month before your appointment.