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Ladies I need your expertise with Depo Provera 150mg
I had a laparotomy 8 weeks ago for bilateral endometriomas and adhesions. My follow up with the gynecologist was today she wants me to have Depo Provera shots every 3 months 150 mg for the advanced endometriosis. She said this can cause weight gain. Then when she saw my reaction she said only a couple of pounds. Will this stop the endometriosis or only provide pain management. I don't want to go against her recommendation but I wonder if I should get a second opinion.
I have endometriosis, I'm 19 and have already had five open heart surgeries. So honestly I'm not worried about another surgery. Though if it could be avoided that would be great. I'm currently on the depo shot and I'm still feeling discomfort in my right ovary and hip. The rest of my abdomen is doing better on the shot. Last month before the shot I almost had to leave work early I was in so much pain. It took over a week for me to be fully functional again. I'm trying to decide what is best step for me to take next. I also hating being on depo and dislike the side affects.
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Hi.
I'm doing ok. From my last ultrasound, done about 2 weeks ago, the endometrioma is still the same size.
As for the gas/bloating, it is pretty much the same.So I know exactly what you mean. I gained around 3 lbs only but I feel like my stomach has gotten bigger. I also have pants that I cannot even button up. The puffy area above my incision site just will not go away. I can't even suck it in. I don't know if other people has this problem too after a laparotomy, or is it just us???
How are you feeling? When will you get your ultrasound done?
I'm doing ok. From my last ultrasound, done about 2 weeks ago, the endometrioma is still the same size.
As for the gas/bloating, it is pretty much the same.So I know exactly what you mean. I gained around 3 lbs only but I feel like my stomach has gotten bigger. I also have pants that I cannot even button up. The puffy area above my incision site just will not go away. I can't even suck it in. I don't know if other people has this problem too after a laparotomy, or is it just us???
How are you feeling? When will you get your ultrasound done?
Yes please keep me informed, I know you were worried about the endometrioma coming back and now it seems to be happening. You seem very calm about it, you are taking it well.
I am feeling not bad but the gas and bloating are not gone and some days are worst than others. I really am starting to wonder 5 months after surgery if it is ever going to go away completely. There are pants I have put away because I don't think I will ever fit into them again but I don't understand because I only gained 4 pounds on the scale but my body shape around my incision and above has changed, don't know if you know what I mean but I have a feeling you do.
Other than that I am looking forward to a two week vacation in December, 2 weeks in Punta Cana, hoping that will do me good.
I am feeling not bad but the gas and bloating are not gone and some days are worst than others. I really am starting to wonder 5 months after surgery if it is ever going to go away completely. There are pants I have put away because I don't think I will ever fit into them again but I don't understand because I only gained 4 pounds on the scale but my body shape around my incision and above has changed, don't know if you know what I mean but I have a feeling you do.
Other than that I am looking forward to a two week vacation in December, 2 weeks in Punta Cana, hoping that will do me good.
I went to see an infertility specialist last week to do my IUI. My insurance doesn't cover infertility at all, so I might as well see a specialist who knows what he's doing. My gyn have been doing the insemination wrong. He told me that the egg lives for 96 hours after ovulation, when in reality, it only lives for 24. That is why I'm not going to go back to my gyn again.
Anyways, last week the infertility specialist gave me ultrasound to check my ovaries, that's when he found out that my endometrioma was growing back.
I have to go see him tomorrow to get another ultrasound to check when I will be ovulating. I don't know if it has grown bigger within the week. I will keep you updated on my situation.
How are you healing? I still have some puffiness, the gas/bloating didn't change much within these few weeks.
Anyways, last week the infertility specialist gave me ultrasound to check my ovaries, that's when he found out that my endometrioma was growing back.
I have to go see him tomorrow to get another ultrasound to check when I will be ovulating. I don't know if it has grown bigger within the week. I will keep you updated on my situation.
How are you healing? I still have some puffiness, the gas/bloating didn't change much within these few weeks.
thanks for writing and letting me know. You must be worried but is it a cyst or an endometrioma ? I don't understand my surgeon gyn doesn't even want to see me until february and she hasn't ordered any special tests or anything except for bloodtests one I took in August and another one I need to take in January to see my CA 125. How come you keep getting ultrasounds and tests and I haven't received anything ? Is my doctor doing his job properly ? I must discuss this with her in February to make sure I don't have any endometriomas growing back either ?
How are you feeling ? What is there course of action going to be monitor it for a couple of months until you get pregnant ?
How are you feeling ? What is there course of action going to be monitor it for a couple of months until you get pregnant ?
I just got a transvaginal ultrasound done last thursday from an infertility specialist and he found that the endometrioma has grown back to 1.5cm. I don't know if this has anything to do with the clomid I am taking. He said if I do become pregnant, it might shrink or disappear. But it's weird, last month when I just had the regular ultrasound done from my gyn, he didn't find anything. I don't know if its because the regular ultrasound is not accurate and can't pick up cysts until they get really big or not.
Yeah, the puffiness has improved since the surgery, but really slow. I am feeling very discouraged right now. I just have a feeling it will be like this for a very long time.
I started being sexually active 2 months after my surgery, and nothing has changed for me. It was hard for me to get into it at first because I was afraid that it would be painful because of the surgery. And also I was afraid that my husband might touch my incision area with his body. So it was hard for me to enjoy it and achieve an orgasm the first few times, but I think that was just a mental thing for me. Right now, everything is pretty much back to normal. But sometimes I feel like my confidence level decreased because of my puffy stomach.
Maybe if you relaxed more and not think about the surgery or the incision it might help? Good luck!
I started being sexually active 2 months after my surgery, and nothing has changed for me. It was hard for me to get into it at first because I was afraid that it would be painful because of the surgery. And also I was afraid that my husband might touch my incision area with his body. So it was hard for me to enjoy it and achieve an orgasm the first few times, but I think that was just a mental thing for me. Right now, everything is pretty much back to normal. But sometimes I feel like my confidence level decreased because of my puffy stomach.
Maybe if you relaxed more and not think about the surgery or the incision it might help? Good luck!
I know exactly how you feel about the puffiness above your incision site I am the same as you say it gets worst at night. I suck in and just like you say it doesn't want to suck in above the incision site and sometimes at night it gets so big I feel like I am going to explode. In the morning it is much better, there is almost no swelling but by the end of the day the bump is very noticeable and it hurts. There is improvement though.
Sorry to hear about the job hunt, hopefully you will be getting pregnant and won't need to work for long.
Can I ask you a personal question ?
I seem to have lost most of the sensation down below since the surgery and I have not been able to achieve an orgasm. I am sorry to be so explicit and I certainly don't want to offend you but I am just wondering if this is possible ? At first I thought it was because the surgery was so recent now I am wondering if it will ever go back into place.
Sorry to hear about the job hunt, hopefully you will be getting pregnant and won't need to work for long.
Can I ask you a personal question ?
I seem to have lost most of the sensation down below since the surgery and I have not been able to achieve an orgasm. I am sorry to be so explicit and I certainly don't want to offend you but I am just wondering if this is possible ? At first I thought it was because the surgery was so recent now I am wondering if it will ever go back into place.
This is so weird. When I suck in my stomach, everything seems to suck in except the area from my incision site all the way up to below my belly button. So it doesn't seem like it's the air or gas that's causing the puffiness. I think it is the tissue/muscle underneath that is puffing up.
The other doctor told me the internal inflammation will probably last for another month or two. He said once the bloating is completely gone, that's when I know I have completely healed inside. And yes, what you said is right. Different doctors tell me different things. That is why this is so frustrating. I feel like I don't even know what is going on inside my own body!
I still urinate about 3 times at night. When I feel like I have to go, I feel pressure around my incision site, and feel extreme bloating around that area. This never happened to me before the surgery.
Today is the 21st day of my cycle. I really hope I can get pregnant this time around. The IUI is just painful. I am still looking for a job since I had to quit my old one before the surgery.
The other doctor told me the internal inflammation will probably last for another month or two. He said once the bloating is completely gone, that's when I know I have completely healed inside. And yes, what you said is right. Different doctors tell me different things. That is why this is so frustrating. I feel like I don't even know what is going on inside my own body!
I still urinate about 3 times at night. When I feel like I have to go, I feel pressure around my incision site, and feel extreme bloating around that area. This never happened to me before the surgery.
Today is the 21st day of my cycle. I really hope I can get pregnant this time around. The IUI is just painful. I am still looking for a job since I had to quit my old one before the surgery.
The gas and bloating are better but are not completely gone. I am hoping the full spectrum digestive aid will help. The site above my incision is much better but at night it does still become puffy and sometimes it hurts, it feels like someone is trying to pull the incision apart. I think that even after I am completely healed a bump will remain but I hope I am wrong.
Did the other doctor tell you how long this inflammation can last before it is completely healed. Unfortunately we seem to get the info in bits and pieces and not the same info depending on who you speak to.
My urination is less frequent that right after surgery but I still find myself waking up in the middle of the night to go and first thing in the morning before even putting my dog outside which I never had to do before.
Glad you seem to be feeling better as well.
Any news on the pregnancy ? or are you working as of yet ?
Did the other doctor tell you how long this inflammation can last before it is completely healed. Unfortunately we seem to get the info in bits and pieces and not the same info depending on who you speak to.
My urination is less frequent that right after surgery but I still find myself waking up in the middle of the night to go and first thing in the morning before even putting my dog outside which I never had to do before.
Glad you seem to be feeling better as well.
Any news on the pregnancy ? or are you working as of yet ?
Hi. I'm glad to hear you are feeling better. Is your gas and bloating completely gone? Is the area above your incision site still puffy?
As of today, I do feel better than I did a couple of weeks ago. I can actually fit into a pair of my denim shorts, which of course, is looser fitting than the rest. My incision site still feels a little pain, but a lot better than before. I still have some bloating. But another doctor I saw told me that the bloating I am experiencing is because the area where the endometrioma was excised is still inflammed. He said once the area completely heals, the bloating I feel inside my abdominal cavity should be completely gone.
As far as vitamins go, I am taking B complex and probiotic every day. I am also taking grapeseed and green tea extract and vitamin e.
I remember you did mention that you urinate more frequently after your surgery. Is it better now?
As of today, I do feel better than I did a couple of weeks ago. I can actually fit into a pair of my denim shorts, which of course, is looser fitting than the rest. My incision site still feels a little pain, but a lot better than before. I still have some bloating. But another doctor I saw told me that the bloating I am experiencing is because the area where the endometrioma was excised is still inflammed. He said once the area completely heals, the bloating I feel inside my abdominal cavity should be completely gone.
As far as vitamins go, I am taking B complex and probiotic every day. I am also taking grapeseed and green tea extract and vitamin e.
I remember you did mention that you urinate more frequently after your surgery. Is it better now?
How are you doing ? I hope all is well with you. I am doing pretty good. Here is the information I can share with you after consulting the dietician and the naturopathic doctor. As far as diet goes there is nothing specific but you must try to eat very healthy and high fiber. Try to eat foods that are easily digestible to control gas and lightly steam your vegetables. Avoid refined sugars, greasy foods, fat, caffeine and alcohol. Drink a lot of water. As far as supplements go Take 1500 miligrams of magnesium and 1000 miligrams of calcium every day. Take a full spectrum digestive enzyme with each meal for gas and to help digestion. Take a B vitamin complex daily. Taking a probiotic for 2 months was also recommended.
Use fresh ginger in cooking or in teas and smoothies as an anti inflammatory. Consider a gluten free diet.
The book Women's health and women's wisdom by Christianne Northrup was recommended reading.
Get an hour of exercice (walking or swimming) per day if possible.
I have incorporated a lot of this and am feeling better. Let me know how you are doing.
Use fresh ginger in cooking or in teas and smoothies as an anti inflammatory. Consider a gluten free diet.
The book Women's health and women's wisdom by Christianne Northrup was recommended reading.
Get an hour of exercice (walking or swimming) per day if possible.
I have incorporated a lot of this and am feeling better. Let me know how you are doing.
Hi.
Yes, this is a very lengthy process. Before the surgery, I thought it would take around a month and everything would go back to normal.
Right now, this is the beginning of the 12th week for me and I still have bloating and gas, my stomach is still puffy, and there is still some pain around my incision site.
I try to walk too but it is hard for me because there are no parks around my neighborhood. I am trying to eat healthier and also stay away from fried foods. I am also taking my vitamins everyday.
I am hoping that all the gas and bloating and puffiness will go away in one more month. But this is just taking forever. That is also why I'm so afraid to have another surgery in the future. I really do not want to go through with any of this again. I think at this healing rate, it might take up to half a year before I go back go normal.
I am also having very heavy periods right now because of the Clomid, the fertility medication I'm taking for the insemination.
But I did get a check up today and my gyn said nothing has grown back so far. I am keeping my fingers crossed everyday.......
Yes, this is a very lengthy process. Before the surgery, I thought it would take around a month and everything would go back to normal.
Right now, this is the beginning of the 12th week for me and I still have bloating and gas, my stomach is still puffy, and there is still some pain around my incision site.
I try to walk too but it is hard for me because there are no parks around my neighborhood. I am trying to eat healthier and also stay away from fried foods. I am also taking my vitamins everyday.
I am hoping that all the gas and bloating and puffiness will go away in one more month. But this is just taking forever. That is also why I'm so afraid to have another surgery in the future. I really do not want to go through with any of this again. I think at this healing rate, it might take up to half a year before I go back go normal.
I am also having very heavy periods right now because of the Clomid, the fertility medication I'm taking for the insemination.
But I did get a check up today and my gyn said nothing has grown back so far. I am keeping my fingers crossed everyday.......
Hi there,
Sorry to hear the insemination didn't work but it was only the first try, I am sure after a few times it will happen for you. Yes it has been 13 weeks and although the bloating and pain are better I can't say that they are completely gone.
As you say I cannot suck in my stomach all the way in any more either. I am walking an hour to an hour and a half every day and really watching the foods I eat.
Tomorrow I have my second appointment with the dietician and I think I should learn more tomorrow about what foods to avoid. I also have an appointment with a naturopathic doctor on Wednesday for supplements that could be beneficial to keep the endo at bay.
I will get back to you with any info I get.
How are you doing ? It certainly is a lengthy process to getting well. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever feel exactly the way I felt before the surgery.
Sorry to hear the insemination didn't work but it was only the first try, I am sure after a few times it will happen for you. Yes it has been 13 weeks and although the bloating and pain are better I can't say that they are completely gone.
As you say I cannot suck in my stomach all the way in any more either. I am walking an hour to an hour and a half every day and really watching the foods I eat.
Tomorrow I have my second appointment with the dietician and I think I should learn more tomorrow about what foods to avoid. I also have an appointment with a naturopathic doctor on Wednesday for supplements that could be beneficial to keep the endo at bay.
I will get back to you with any info I get.
How are you doing ? It certainly is a lengthy process to getting well. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever feel exactly the way I felt before the surgery.
I weigh about the same, maybe only 3 lbs more since the surgery.
I think it is the bloating because when I press on the puffy area above my incision, I still feel pressure inside.
I used to be able to suck my stomach in completely. But now, when I try to suck it in, that puffy area cannot be sucked all the way in.
I am looking for work right now. I had to quit my job because of my surgery.
I also have to wear jogging pants. Actually, I'm most comfortable in 'loose' jogging pants. Even though I tried to wear some of my tighter jogging shorts, I don't feel comfortable in them because I feel like they press against my abdominal area.
I am feeling menstrual cramps and am spotting right now. Today is the 27th day of my cycle. So I don't think the insemination worked. I will probably have to do it again. =(
How are you feeling? Has it been 3 months for you yet? Do you still feel any bloating or pain?
I think it is the bloating because when I press on the puffy area above my incision, I still feel pressure inside.
I used to be able to suck my stomach in completely. But now, when I try to suck it in, that puffy area cannot be sucked all the way in.
I am looking for work right now. I had to quit my job because of my surgery.
I also have to wear jogging pants. Actually, I'm most comfortable in 'loose' jogging pants. Even though I tried to wear some of my tighter jogging shorts, I don't feel comfortable in them because I feel like they press against my abdominal area.
I am feeling menstrual cramps and am spotting right now. Today is the 27th day of my cycle. So I don't think the insemination worked. I will probably have to do it again. =(
How are you feeling? Has it been 3 months for you yet? Do you still feel any bloating or pain?
I didn't respond to the depo pervera. I was still bleeding and had bad cramps. I gained 30 lbs in 3 months. (which 9 months later has only come off by a few pounds and LOTS of hard work) and I had extreme lethargy (couldn't get off the couch to go the bathroom by myself. I also had intense joint pains.
6 months later taking Northindrone (35mg / day) I have no symptoms am losing the weight and feeling better. I did find out that Bipolar has the exact reaction I had with Depo Pervera.
DO NOT TAKE DEPO PERVERA if you are Bi Polar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6 months later taking Northindrone (35mg / day) I have no symptoms am losing the weight and feeling better. I did find out that Bipolar has the exact reaction I had with Depo Pervera.
DO NOT TAKE DEPO PERVERA if you are Bi Polar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I promise I will give you all the info I get from both the dieticien and the naturopathic doctor.
Do you think it is bloating that is causing us to not fit into our zip up jeans or has our body just changed because of the surgery ?
Do you weigh yourself have you gained any weight since the surgery ?
Are you back to work yet and if so how is it going ?
By the end of the day I am tired and my incision is still sore like you, I am the most comfortable in jogging pants and the minute I get home that is what I get into all evening.
I will say a little prayer for you and hope you are pregnant
hugs Johanne
Do you think it is bloating that is causing us to not fit into our zip up jeans or has our body just changed because of the surgery ?
Do you weigh yourself have you gained any weight since the surgery ?
Are you back to work yet and if so how is it going ?
By the end of the day I am tired and my incision is still sore like you, I am the most comfortable in jogging pants and the minute I get home that is what I get into all evening.
I will say a little prayer for you and hope you are pregnant
hugs Johanne
The gyn told me to just wait and see if my period comes.
If I don't get pregnant, I have to do the whole process over again.
I can fit into my elastic waist pants. But I still can't fit into any of my jeans. The incision site still has some pain and I also still have a bump above my incision site. I tried on a pair of jeans that's a size bigger. But when the zipper part of the jeans rub against the incision site, it hurts. So I guess I'll just have to stick with soft pants for now until it completely heals.
I do hope the dietician will give you a lot of helpful information regarding endo diet. My doctor doesn't tell me anything.
If I don't get pregnant, I have to do the whole process over again.
I can fit into my elastic waist pants. But I still can't fit into any of my jeans. The incision site still has some pain and I also still have a bump above my incision site. I tried on a pair of jeans that's a size bigger. But when the zipper part of the jeans rub against the incision site, it hurts. So I guess I'll just have to stick with soft pants for now until it completely heals.
I do hope the dietician will give you a lot of helpful information regarding endo diet. My doctor doesn't tell me anything.
Hi,
I met with the dietician yesterday and because it was our first meeting it was more of a background and alot of questions for her to build up my file so I haven't really learnt anything yet. I meet back with her on September 22nd and that is where she is going to be give me documentation and start giving me a diet plan for the endo. She has also arranged for me to meet with a naturopathic doctor for me to be told what supplments and vitamins to take I should be meeting him on September 24th. So in two weeks I should be able to give you more of an idea of what the two recommend for the endo.
That is wonderful news about the insemination. How long before you know if you are pregnant or not.
How are you feeling otherwise ? Is the bloating going away ? Do you fit into your pants now ? I fit but they feel tighter than they used to feel. My stomach still has a bump where the incision is and it makes especially jeans hard to fit into. I probably would need to buy a size bigger but I am hoping the bump will eventually go completely away.
Take care and hope to talk to you soon
I met with the dietician yesterday and because it was our first meeting it was more of a background and alot of questions for her to build up my file so I haven't really learnt anything yet. I meet back with her on September 22nd and that is where she is going to be give me documentation and start giving me a diet plan for the endo. She has also arranged for me to meet with a naturopathic doctor for me to be told what supplments and vitamins to take I should be meeting him on September 24th. So in two weeks I should be able to give you more of an idea of what the two recommend for the endo.
That is wonderful news about the insemination. How long before you know if you are pregnant or not.
How are you feeling otherwise ? Is the bloating going away ? Do you fit into your pants now ? I fit but they feel tighter than they used to feel. My stomach still has a bump where the incision is and it makes especially jeans hard to fit into. I probably would need to buy a size bigger but I am hoping the bump will eventually go completely away.
Take care and hope to talk to you soon
Hi.
How did the consultation with the dietician go?
I had the insemination done 2 days ago. The cramping pain was so horrible. But glad I got it over with.
I read on a lot of websites that having a strong immune system will decrease the chances of endometriosis coming back. I'm taking a lot of vitamins right now everyday. I don't know if that'll help, but I'm so scared of going through surgery again that I'm willing to try anything.
How did the consultation with the dietician go?
I had the insemination done 2 days ago. The cramping pain was so horrible. But glad I got it over with.
I read on a lot of websites that having a strong immune system will decrease the chances of endometriosis coming back. I'm taking a lot of vitamins right now everyday. I don't know if that'll help, but I'm so scared of going through surgery again that I'm willing to try anything.
Don't give up I am sure you will start ovulating soon.
My bladder doesn't seem quite the same either. I definetely go pee more frequently than before the surgery.
Thanks for the link I will check out the website. I have three consultations with the company dietician, I will keep you posted.
I was operated on June 15th so it is my 11th week.
Talk to you soon :)
My bladder doesn't seem quite the same either. I definetely go pee more frequently than before the surgery.
Thanks for the link I will check out the website. I have three consultations with the company dietician, I will keep you posted.
I was operated on June 15th so it is my 11th week.
Talk to you soon :)
I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better. How many weeks has it been since your surgery? This is my 9th week.
I am feeling ok so far, aside from my frequent urination.
I am testing for ovulation every day now. Today is my 14th day, and I still tested negative. I read so many posts that women with endo cannot ovulate. I hope I'm not one of them.
Here's an article I found kind of helpful as to endo diet.
http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/10/56.cfm
Let me know what the dietician says. I am hoping that my diet can help with my endo too.
I am feeling ok so far, aside from my frequent urination.
I am testing for ovulation every day now. Today is my 14th day, and I still tested negative. I read so many posts that women with endo cannot ovulate. I hope I'm not one of them.
Here's an article I found kind of helpful as to endo diet.
http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/10/56.cfm
Let me know what the dietician says. I am hoping that my diet can help with my endo too.
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