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Endometriosis Surgery Day | Vlog Pt 2

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Julia Schuller

Julia Schuller

Күн бұрын

Links to my ultimate endo surgery checklist, timestamps, and parts 1 & 3 (surgery prep & recovery) below!
Good days and bad. 5 years in pain. 1 in 10 women. #Endometriosis
The past 5 years have been quite the journey. It all started when I was living in DC and had this mysterious debilitating low back pain, along with some other women’s health/stomach issues. I thought I had a bad kidney infection or pulled something at the gym and started by going to urgent cares, bladder specialists, gynecologists, GI specialists, chiropractors, massage specialists etc. After seeing 15+ doctors over a period of 3 years, the best I got was “let's check for STDs again, your boyfriend might be cheating on you.” In 2019, I finally found a caring family doctor who listened to me and recommended I go off the birth control pill. After that, my symptoms got a lot worse to the point where I was missing work, which led her to believe I might have endometriosis. After almost a year of treating endo with lifestyle changes recommended by that doctor (diet changes & pelvic PT), I had surgery that confirmed stage 2 endometriosis in February 2021.
That was my endo experience, but it’s different for everyone. 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 Endometr...
Part 2 | Surgery Day: • Endometriosis Surgery ...
Part 3 | Recovery & Complications: • Endometriosis Surgery ...
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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:
docs.google.co...
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TimeStamps:
0:41 | On our Way to the Hospital
1:21 | Hospital Waiting Room
3:03 | Getting my IV & Delays
4:17 | Night of Endo Surgery / How I Felt
7:43 | Recovery Day 1
9:00 | Pain Medicine Schedule
10:00 | Day 1 Pain Level
11:04 | Post Op Appetite & Eating
11:50 | Incision Pictures
12:06 | What to Buy for Post Op Recovery
13:04 | Recovery Day 2 | Gas Pain
15:59 | Day 2 Pain Level & Medicine Schedule
17:15 | Cutting Back on Medicine
17:45 | Recovery Day 3
19:04 | Day 3 Pain Level
19:11 | Day 3 Incision Healing
19:20 | Post Op Constipation
21:56 | What I’m Wearing Post Op
23:20 | Support Needed For Endo Surgery
25:10 | Constipation Secret
25:56 | Surgery Complications
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Learn more about endo & find a dr by joining the Nancy’s Nook for Endometriosis Facebook group: / nancy...​
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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TikTok: @julia_schuller for more videos on women's health, endo & PCOS!

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@sleepypanda9157
@sleepypanda9157 5 ай бұрын
Personally, my surgery recovery was fine. My friends came over after. We ate snacks as I tried to not bust my stiches from laughing too hard. (It's now a forever treasured memory) but I was only pain free as long as I wasn't lying down! my pain jumped from 0 to 10 as soon as I tried to lay down. It was the gas pain, for me it felt like the worst side stich I had ever had right under my ribcage. Slept the first 2 nights with a pillow at my desk. after that easy recovery, I was back at work in a week.
@moyacongdon7607
@moyacongdon7607 2 жыл бұрын
having endo surgery in 3 days and ur checklist and all the information you give is everything ive been looking for from people online that i just havent found until your video. such amazing content and so kind of you to make it all free and easy to see and use the checklists. that you so very much, hope ur doing well since ur surgery! xx
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it helped you :) I’m doing a lot better since my surgery! You will be too! You got this!
@jessicaeberhart3792
@jessicaeberhart3792 2 жыл бұрын
The google doc is a GODSEND, thank you SO much for sharing!! It's helping ease my anxiety before my surgery next week!
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 2 жыл бұрын
Yay I’m so glad it’s helpful! You will do great 💓 sending prayers!
@emmadouglas3383
@emmadouglas3383 2 жыл бұрын
I’m having my second surgery and ovary removal in 20 days, this 3 part vlog and google doc is amazing. Thank you sooo much💗
@Jessica-cl3nq
@Jessica-cl3nq 4 ай бұрын
I have endo and have lived with the pain for many many years my surgery is next week! I’ve been so nervous. Thanks for the video it helps to know what to expect
@venessacreary
@venessacreary Жыл бұрын
My surgery is next week and your video was the only one I found that I feel could fully prepare me . I think I have to document my journey to help other people as our situations are a bit different anyway thank you
@karly8257
@karly8257 2 ай бұрын
Sounds like the recovery is similar to a C-section. So this should be familiar territory for me 😅 Thank you for being so open and honest with your experience. I meet with my surgeon in 4 days and I’m so nervous
@sassyfrassy211
@sassyfrassy211 3 жыл бұрын
I’m getting surgery in 4 days!!!!! Thank you for this! I’m traveling out of state. Super excited and anxious!
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
Girl you got this!! 💓 keep me updated!
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
@@sassyfrassy211 Wow girl, thank you for sharing all of this with me! I'm so glad you are getting use out of my checklists and have found a great surgeon. I can relate to all the chaos that endo can cause in your life. It sucks and its not fair, and I'm sorry you had to go through it. But I'm hoping and praying you'll come out of the surgery with relief and onto a new and pain-free chapter of your life!
@sassyfrassy211
@sassyfrassy211 3 жыл бұрын
@@juliaschuller2012 thank you!!!! Going into surgery this morning!!!! And I’m so glad you found relief!!!!
@margo.c.p
@margo.c.p 5 ай бұрын
From listening vlog 1 and vlog 2 sounds similar what I am having. This coming Monday will find out on my OP REFERRAL TO GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY and will continue eating non-dairy, none-processed food, and no red meat, non gluten food. Just clean veggies and sardines and salmon and fruit that I noticed so far helped me: pears, papaya and bananas. Drink intake: water, mint with warm water with a teaspoon of cinnamon. And a very little honey as a teaspoon to stir in the 6oz mug cup. Food I ate so far: chicken bone broth, (iceberg lettuce with vegan hummus gluten free, salmon that In those packages ready to eat. I made it into a wrap) Veggie that I would make for this Sunday is : (steam okra, cauliflower and iceberg lettuce and spread of vegan gluten free hummus )will turn this into a wrap sandwich with the lettuce acting like a bread. Mint leaves 4 and cinnamon and honey , hot warm water in a mug cup. That I will have for breakfast and 30 min later will have fruit of papaya. Then 2 hour later will make a snack eating celery with hummus. Dinner will try do sardines in the same process for breakfast. I look up on endo food and how to prevent making the ovarian worst. So far my bloat swellings went down some and helping my stool as well. Hope this help another person. Too. And thank you for mentioning about cough drops I’m taking notes as well thank you for this video very helpful 💜
@neiya8862
@neiya8862 3 жыл бұрын
I think most people would need extra help after a major surgery like this. Especially with the gas pain.
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@debbielynnsmellowminutesme7909
@debbielynnsmellowminutesme7909 Жыл бұрын
Todo is super cute ! I have two dogs . Going in for my second surgery but still your vlog helps . My biggies fear is the gas pain too and constipation . I’m Hoping too not taking the narcotic.. the constipation for me was the worst but after that it was better . Although I have so much from endo.
@xcalabur18
@xcalabur18 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for posting this, girl! Very informative. I'm actually getting surgery soon, too. I am wondering if you could explain more about what it was like to get put to sleep? This is the part that freaks me out!! Like, what does it feel like? How do they do it? What does it feel like when they put the stuff in, like do you get sleepy or is more like wide awake to instantly out? Could you have fought it and stayed awake if you would have tried or was it impossible? Lol. Basically whatever you remember about that part would be helpful. Thanks so much!
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
Hey girl! That part freaked me out the most too!! Great question. I was so scared, but it’s a piece of cake, trust me. They gave me a sedative in pill form in my hospital waiting room about 10-20min before they took me back to the operating room. That stuff calmed me down so much and made me really sleepy. At this point I was already laying in a hospital bed with an IV as well so I was very calm and didn’t have to do a thing. Then they rolled me off to the operating room like 10-20 min after giving the sedative which I was super nervous for but at that point your so calm, it’s more interesting than scary. I remember being awake for like 3-5 min in the operating room if that and then I was out. I’m assuming they put the anesthesia in my IV because I didn’t even notice they gave me anything. I definitely couldn’t have fought it. You won’t either. You’re going to be great. If you can handle endo pain, surgery is easy.
@amyannshipyor4096
@amyannshipyor4096 Жыл бұрын
I lived in pain for years and did not know I had endometriosis until I was in having a another surgery.
@tierrastennis3809
@tierrastennis3809 2 жыл бұрын
Your doggy soooo cutteee 🥰🥰
@tierrastennis3809
@tierrastennis3809 2 жыл бұрын
Another thing how long was it before you got your surgery, after your first appointment..?
@OlisaPrice-qq1wm
@OlisaPrice-qq1wm 3 ай бұрын
Jullia how's your Endometriosis surgery recently going after you get home from the Hospital Julia)
@MMcClary
@MMcClary 6 ай бұрын
How much did you have to pay out of pocket, given you have insurance? I'll be having my surgery soon and wanted to prepare ahead financially as well..
@l.michelle5629
@l.michelle5629 3 жыл бұрын
I had a laparoscopy recently too.
@flower3787
@flower3787 2 жыл бұрын
Im terrified that my surgery is going to find nothing. Im not scared for the surgery, but i’m scared for the small chance that they find nothing, I also am dealing with digestive issues right now, haven’t eaten in 4 weeks and im worried my surgery is going to get canceled.
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t give up. I will say a prayer for you!
@flower3787
@flower3787 2 жыл бұрын
@@juliaschuller2012 Thank you beautiful! This video helped me so much !!
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 2 жыл бұрын
@@flower3787 Awh I’m so glad!! ❤️❤️
@Jessica-cl3nq
@Jessica-cl3nq 4 ай бұрын
I got some miralax to drink for after surgery to help with the bowel movements.
@aaronabercrombie4610
@aaronabercrombie4610 3 жыл бұрын
So good 🥰
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
🤗
@xtremelyr4nd0m
@xtremelyr4nd0m 7 ай бұрын
It's 2 years post op... did you feel better after surgery??
@animaestaudt
@animaestaudt 3 жыл бұрын
aaron putting your hair in a ponytail.... i-
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah he’s the sweetest
@caitlyn3676
@caitlyn3676 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I had this surgery on Wednesday. Come to find out I dont have endo, but a had random tissue in places they should not have been and a cyst on my ovary. My doctor recommends I stay on birth control, to help with the pain.
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Did they remove the cyst?
@caitlyn3676
@caitlyn3676 3 жыл бұрын
@@juliaschuller2012 yes
@SuperFitnesschick
@SuperFitnesschick 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! May I ask which surgeon you were considering in California? I’m in Los Angeles and I’m in the process of looking for an excellent endo surgeon. Any specific recommendation would be very much appreciated! 🙏🏼
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
Dr. Iris Orbuch! She has some videos on KZfaq you could watch too where she talks about endo! I think she is really pricey and doesn’t accept insurance though
@mizcreativelyme
@mizcreativelyme 2 жыл бұрын
Francine, also consider Drs Kelly Wright or Matthew Siedhoff at Cedars. Check out Nancy’s Nook, a private endo Facebook group with endo resources and a list of surgeons who specialize in endo across the country.
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 2 жыл бұрын
@@mizcreativelyme yes I have Nancys Nook linked in the description 🤗
@aaliaarts5129
@aaliaarts5129 2 жыл бұрын
Ma'am endometriosis starting age......?
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 2 жыл бұрын
It’s been found in babies
@zainabb2880
@zainabb2880 Жыл бұрын
@@juliaschuller2012 oh wow!! Didn't know that
@vibes811
@vibes811 3 жыл бұрын
Can you bend down, like to pick up something from the floor in the first few days?
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
Good question! For the first few days I avoided bending down.
@vibes811
@vibes811 3 жыл бұрын
@@juliaschuller2012 in my second day today, I can barely walk....
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
@@vibes811 hang in there. It will get better! I do have a vlog on my surgery recovery where I talk about how I felt each day.
@vibes811
@vibes811 3 жыл бұрын
@@juliaschuller2012 my shoulders are killing me the most, I already had issues for few years with both, and this gas has been absolutely unbearable, we are all different I guess , I cried every single hour, I could barely speak, I have been very bloated as because of the pain I couldn't afford to contract the muscles that help you to pass wind, ....The painkillers were like nearly zero...I am day 3, I am better, but I am not sure if I ever want a laparoscopy again, that gas is absolutely unbearable. My first lap ever, I am grateful to the doctors of course, as they found me in stage 3, it was needed, but my level of taking pain is very low since always. The shoulders pain was the biggest pain, more than the surgery itself.
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 3 жыл бұрын
@@vibes811 lots of people say the gas pain is the worst part. Drink lots of peppermint tea and try to walk around the house if you can. If you can’t walk, you could pretend like your riding a bike laying down on your bed! Even a little leg movement will help. Keep regular with the GasX too! Hang in there ❤️
@sophiajohnson8617
@sophiajohnson8617 2 жыл бұрын
Were you barefooted or socks in the hospital
@juliaschuller2012
@juliaschuller2012 2 жыл бұрын
Fuzzy socks!! They were my favorite thing I packed!
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