4 months ago
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Posted On: July 6th 2026, 06:00 pm
10 years and 10 (likely more) doctors later, i finally received the life changing surgical procedure to diagnose and help treat the condition i always knew i had - endometriosis.
i have spent endless days of the same virtuous cycle. of missing work, of sobbing in grocery stores, of being wheel chaired out of school, of showing up to meetings after a trip to the ER, of hiding in bathrooms to console the inescapable, chronic pain in my abdomen, in my back, and my head. nausea and mood swings and heavy clotting and irregular flow and exhaustion. losing consciousness and taking over 800mg of ibuprofen every few hours to feel some form of relief from this invisible illness. and countless doctors appointments filled with dismissal, delay, and doubt of the pain. i have felt trapped in my own body for so long, and now, i can begin again. free.
it has taken so long to reach this point. i feel overwhelmingly lucky and grateful to have had this procedure. and to have been taken care of by the best doctor and four wonderful pilipino nurses. from batangas to saudi, maria, angelo, teresa, and josephine were my saving grace. & my sweet loved ones, especially my dear A, for the care outside the operating room. i have no doubt in my mind, this diagnosis and care was a privilege, and that is the true pain. every woman i have witnessed platform their endo experience empowered my motivation to seek better healthcare for myself.
1 in 10 of all women struggle with endo. it takes 7-10 years on average to receive an accurate diagnosis. although surgical treatment to sway symptoms is available, there is no cure. for those with similar experiences, especially women of color, i see you. i believe you. stay vigilant in your journey of relief, the system will dismiss you but you must not do so for yourself. i know that all too well. you deserve to have real answers.
it is up to this healthcare system to be better for all women, no matter where they live, what they make, or what they look like. believe women’s pain. believe women of color. and healthcare is a human fucking right! 🌻💛💛
i have spent endless days of the same virtuous cycle. of missing work, of sobbing in grocery stores, of being wheel chaired out of school, of showing up to meetings after a trip to the ER, of hiding in bathrooms to console the inescapable, chronic pain in my abdomen, in my back, and my head. nausea and mood swings and heavy clotting and irregular flow and exhaustion. losing consciousness and taking over 800mg of ibuprofen every few hours to feel some form of relief from this invisible illness. and countless doctors appointments filled with dismissal, delay, and doubt of the pain. i have felt trapped in my own body for so long, and now, i can begin again. free.
it has taken so long to reach this point. i feel overwhelmingly lucky and grateful to have had this procedure. and to have been taken care of by the best doctor and four wonderful pilipino nurses. from batangas to saudi, maria, angelo, teresa, and josephine were my saving grace. & my sweet loved ones, especially my dear A, for the care outside the operating room. i have no doubt in my mind, this diagnosis and care was a privilege, and that is the true pain. every woman i have witnessed platform their endo experience empowered my motivation to seek better healthcare for myself.
1 in 10 of all women struggle with endo. it takes 7-10 years on average to receive an accurate diagnosis. although surgical treatment to sway symptoms is available, there is no cure. for those with similar experiences, especially women of color, i see you. i believe you. stay vigilant in your journey of relief, the system will dismiss you but you must not do so for yourself. i know that all too well. you deserve to have real answers.
it is up to this healthcare system to be better for all women, no matter where they live, what they make, or what they look like. believe women’s pain. believe women of color. and healthcare is a human fucking right! 🌻💛💛
Comments (187)
4 months agoemstagram.13
It shouldn’t be this hard to get necessary care but proud of you and your advocacy always 💖💖💖
4 months agokrissylynryan
I got the endometriosis diagnosis confirmation surgery in 2022 after years of switching doctors and finally landing on an amazing one in Vegas who actually listened to me. I literally was at our consultation meeting for 10 minutes and he goes "im 99% sure you have endo, do you want me to just treat you like you do or have surgery" I waited years for that surgery so obviously I took that route. i wish you super fast healing and let me know if you ever need someone to talk to
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