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Jennifer Rackley

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Endometriosis Survivor

Emotionally Recovering From a Hysterectomy

Don't get me wrong, the physical recovery from my hysterectomy was rough but at almost 3 months out I can say that I am in absolutely no pain for the first time in years. Unfortunately, the emotional and hormonal rollercoaster is far from over.Everywhere I look it seems like someone else is pregnant. For the most part, I am very happy for these... Read moreChevron
Jennifer Rackley

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Endometriosis Survivor

Physically Recovering From Hysterectomy

I would like to tell you that I woke up in recovery from my hysterectomy feeling fantastic but that would be a lie. I was in pain! It was rough the first day but by the second I was up and walking around. My hysterectomy was done abdominally so I had a incision much like you would have after a c-section. Thankfully my previous c-section "taught"... Read moreChevron
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The Choice I Never Wanted To Make

In August of 2008 I had a second laparoscopy because the pain had returned and with a vengeance.  They removed more endometriosis and adhesions caused by endometriosis.  They also performed a procedure to sever the nerve that provides pain sensations to part of the uterus and attempted to strengthen the muscles to hold my uterus up into... Read moreChevron
Jennifer Rackley

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Endometriosis: The Basics

I have endometriosis. Recently the pain has become so severe that I have scheduled a hysterectomy. Due to the aggressive nature of my endometriosis they will have to remove my ovaries as well. This blog is my outlet to tell my own story and hopefully to help some of you going through this horrible condition as well but first: the... Read moreChevron