Mailbox Monday

Today is the first Mailbox Monday post, so I decided that I would pull personal questions from the e-mails. I thought it would be a great way for you to get to know the girl behind Hello Endo!

(Photo Credit: Ants & Grasshoppers)

Do you have any pets?

Yes! As a child and teenager, I lived on a horse farm. My parents and sisters are also huge animal lovers, so I have had birds, hamsters, dogs, horses, cats, sheep, and rabbits as pets.

I currently have two dogs named Dozer and Tonka. I also have a cat named Snooki. I love my little fur babies and I am a total sucker for all animals (except snakes).

What is your favorite beauty product?

The answer to this question is actually a three way tie! I do not know what I would do without my straightener (which also allows me to curl my hair), dry shampoo, and eyeliner! 

All three of these things get me through the nights when I struggle to go to sleep at night, and then hit the snooze button on my phone's alarm clock until the last possible second! 

Most embarrassing moment?

I actually have a lot of embarrassing moments, and can't think of one that is "most embarrassing!" I am very awkward and clumsy, so I am always having something weird happen!

What is your goal for 2013?

I would really like to get healthy enough to return to work. I would also like to create more Endo, IC, and PFD awareness.

                                      

Do you have a question for Mailbox Monday? Send your questions, thoughts, or concerns to HelloEndoBlog@gmail.com. You may be featured in an upcoming Mailbox Monday post!!

xo Heather

Where the Heart Is....

This quote comes from the book and movie Where the Heart Is:

“...tell them that we have some good in us, too. And the only thing worth living for is the good. That’s why we’ve got to make sure we pass it on.”
― Billie Letts, Where the Heart Is 

 

 I wanted to share this amazing quote with all of my amazing Endo Sisters. I think that it has a very powerful message. We struggle with terrible pain, bad doctor reports, and daily life struggles with our illnesses. Let's always remember to live for the good.

How do you stay positive? 

 

xo Heather  

Coming Soon: Mailbox Monday

Starting on Monday (January 7th), I will be featuring a new weekly post:

MAILBOX MONDAY!

 

(Photo Credit: Ants and Grasshoppers)

 Mailbox Monday's will consist of subscribers and readers sending in questions and comments and I will respond! 

These questions do not have to be Endo, IC, or PFD related. Please send any questions or concerns to helloendoblog@gmail.com and you may be featured on the site!

xo Heather

  

Disclaimer: I am not a licensed physician, nor do I claim to be. I will never offer medical advice. I suffer from three medical conditions and will offer my personal opinion, as long as it does not interfere with proper medical advice.

Endo & Relationships

I recently ran across the following video through Twitter and wanted to share it with you! Arielle Denise, the lovely women in the video also has other great YouTube videos - so make sure that you subscribe to her channel!!

Watch the video here:

Special thanks to Arielle Denise (@A_healthyDancer) for allowing me to share such a great Endometriosis clip! 

Do you have an endo video that you would like to share? Leave a comment below!

xo Heather

Endo Seminar in Phoenix area

FREE ENDO SEMINAR!

"Struggling with Endometriosis"

 Thursday, January 10th 2013

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Shea Medical Center

9003 E Shea Blvd

Scottsdale AZ 85260

Register here!

Space is limited - please register ASAP!! 

                              

Let me know if you will be attending in the comments below!

 I would love to meet you!!

xo Heather  

Surgery #2

On January 31st, I will have my second surgery. My first surgery was a laparoscopy for endo, but this surgery is for my IC symptoms. 

I will be having a cystoscopy with hydrodistention. This is not my first cystoscopy, but this will be a much more invasive procedure. If you would like, you can read about my first cystoscopy here. Thankfully, I will be given anesthesia this time!

 I am very worried about this procedure. I had surgery just under 2 months ago and worry that I may put my body through too much, since I will have a robotic laparoscopy in the spring that will last several hours (more on that in another post).

On a recent doctor's visit, I was told that I will most likely be sent home with a catheter after the hydrodistention surgery. Ever since being told that, I have been very upset.

I do not know why I should be sent home with a catheter. Why can't they keep me overnight or as long as needed for my bladder to heal before sending me home? As much as I want to feel relief and to get back to work, I will not go to work in the shape that I am in.

I am putting myself through so much to "feel better." I know that I am not alone, but I am very scared. This whole experience has been terrifying. 

As the days get closer to surgery #2, I am getting more and more nervous. I am even more scared for my upcoming surgery then I was for my laparoscopy. I also have been experiencing anxiety and depression. I am in pain, nauseous and weak all of the time. I swear that my endo is spreading so much that it is pushing on the nerves in my back. I keep getting a painful tingling sensation in my back.

I am also missing my parents and sisters. I wish that they could be here for my upcoming surgeries, but I know that it isn't a possibility. I have my husband, and he has been amazing through this whole experience. I am so thankful for him.
 

 Please keep me in your prayers. I am trying very hard to remain strong. But, even the best fall down sometimes.

Maybe if I have a good cry, I will feel better. 

xo Heather 

Social Media

Okay, everyone! I've gone viral! 

Just kidding. 

However, I did expand my social media networks to include a Facebook page and a Pinterest board!

I want all of my beautiful Endo Sisters to connect with me on their favorite social media site!

https://twitter.com/helloendoblog

http://www.facebook.com/HelloEndoBlog

http://pinterest.com/helloendoblog/

Look me up! Follow me! Like my page!!!

Thanks again for all of your continued support - I love you all!!

xo Heather

My beautiful sisters and yours truly!!!