Links to my ultimate endo surgery checklist, timestamps, and parts 1 & 2 (surgery prep & day of surgery) below!

Good days and bad. 5 years in pain. 1 in 10 women. #Endometriosis

I never thought I’d be happy to hear “I found and removed stage 2 endometriosis” from a surgeon...but after years of doctors and even loved ones brushing off my pain, it felt good to feel validated that I wasn’t crazy all this time. On average, women go 8-10 years before they are diagnosed with endometriosis. Why? Because talking about periods is taboo and painful periods are assumed normal by society.
Unexplained pelvic/low back pain (especially but not limited to your period), bladder & bowel issues are the warning signs although you can only have one of these symptoms and still have endometriosis. I share my story in hopes of helping anyone who finds themselves in the same boat. Reach out to me before you spend the next 5 years in pain like I did. To fight endometriosis, you truly have to be your own advocate.

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Part 1 | Endometriosis Surgery Prep:    • Preparing for Endometriosis Surgery |...  
Part 2 | Surgery Day:    • Endometriosis Surgery Day | Vlog Pt 2  
Part 3 | Recovery & Complications:    • Endometriosis Surgery Recovery & Comp...  

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Download my Ultimate Endometriosis Surgery Checklist!

Includes:
-What to Purchase Before Endo Surgery
-Endo Surgery Bag Checklist
-Bowel Prep Hydration Schedule
-Questions to Ask your Dr Post Op
-Post Op Medicine Schedule
-Post Op Meal Ideas
-Post Op Meal Checklist
-Post Op Water Checklist
-Post Op Walk Checklist

Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

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TimeStamps:

:42 | Fever & Surgery Complications
1:38 | Surgery Complication Diagnosis / Atelectasis
4:24 | Recovery Day 5 / Ruling Out Infection
5:28 | Recovery Day 7
6:30 | Possible Bladder Infection
7:51 | Post Op Appointment
8:27 | Cutting Back on Pain Medicine
8:42 | Best Part of my Post Op Appointment
9:54 | Incision Healing Progress Video
10:27 | Post Op Pain when Peeing
11:04 | Post Op Supplement Recommendations / NAC for Endo Pain
12:01 | Post Op Diet Plan (Paleo)
13:49 | Biopsy Results & What Stage of Endo I Have
15:00 | Talking about my PCOS
17:32 | When will I be pain free?
18:04 | Plan for the Future
19:15 | The Ultimate Endo Surgery Checklist

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Learn more about endo & find a dr by joining the Nancy’s Nook for Endometriosis Facebook group:   / nancysnookendoed  

To find a list of surgeons, go to the files section, open the Surgeons International Excision Surgeon list and search that document for your state or country.

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