CN Tower lit up for Endometriosis 2014

March 12th The CN Tower in Toronto lit up for Endometriosis Awareness Month. The weather was horrid with at least 25 cm of snow but those who came to see it are troopers. It was awesome and it was a start for something big in years to come. 

Fellow Canadian Endosister shares her Story about #Endometriosis on the news

I think the first time I talked to Amanda was about a year ago. She works for CTV in Edmonton and is a fellow Endo sufferer. She was so brave to share her story with her own network and I personally can't thank her enough. She is an amazing woman and I am glad that I have gotten to know her.

Here is the link  http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=304435&binId=1.1203428&playlistPageNum=1

CN Tower to light up Yellow For #Endometriosisawarenessmonth

How exciting is this? We are being heard little by little and for us in Canada this is HUGE.  

On Wednesday March the 12 at 8pm come down to the CN Tower at the base by the front entrance, bring family friends and whoever you can think of and let get our voices be heard. Don't forget to wear YELLOW. Did I mention the press will be there??  Don't miss this Endowarriors we need your support :) 

Bye Bye Uterus....

Well I finally got the call, one that I was not expecting for a long period of time due to the delays in Health care in Canada. I expected to have to see the urologist first and have to wait to have tests done, then wait for them to go back to the surgeon then the surgery would be booked. I have anticipated this for 5 yrs and can't believe that on May 9th it will be all taken out.

Nervous is an understatement. I have researched the side effects and the pros and cons of a hysterectomy and I am very aware this is a 50/50 shot a relief and it is possible that I could be worse off later however for me this is a choice that I have made for me and no one else. I know a hyster will not cure Endo, I know the consequences of this type of surgery but I also am ready and have been ready for a long time. This is a choice I am making for me because of all the cervical, Endo, uterus issues I have had as well as possible Adenomyosis. The pain and suffering that I have endured for 23 yrs has gone on long enough and for me this is closure. It is time for me to start my new life and try to move past what Endometriosis has done to my quality of life.

I am petrified of the aftermath of my hormones the most. Will my migraines come back? I have been on the BCP for almost 8 yrs without a period and since doing so I have not gotten one migraine. I am wondering if the side effects will be similar to when  I was on Lupron.

For those who have had a complete hysterectomy how did you feel after? A month later? A year later?

I am only looking for positive feedback as I am fully aware that there are many opposed to a hysterectomy but those who have walked in my shoes completely understand why I am doing it. This isn't an option for me.