Jenn—So you just had the surgery last year. That much shouldn’t have come back in a year. Expecially after the Lupron to suppress the cycle. I also had the Lupfon to suppress the cycle. My biggest fear was the scar tissue and adhesions. Both of those can make it difficult to get pregnant and hold a baby. Also, my doctor said having a lap for Endo is just a band aid. He said it’s going to continue to come back so what are you going to do, have surgery every year. He said that IVF can surpass Endo. He did a few tests to make sure I could get pregnant and hold a baby. Women get pregnant and carry babies to term all the time with endo. So it’s okay to have endo and get pregnant. But the key is to make sure your tubes and uterus are not blocked. I had a hysterosalpingogram.
More info: During a hysterosalpingogram, a dye called contrast material is injected through a thin tube that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus. Because the uterus and the fallopian tubes are connected, the contrast material will flow into the fallopian tubes. As the contrast material passes through the uterus and fallopian tubes, continuous X-ray pictures are taken. The pictures can reveal problems such as an injury or abnormal structure of the uterus or fallopian tubes, or blockage that would prevent an egg passing through a fallopian tube from reaching the uterus. Blockage also could prevent sperm from traveling into a fallopian tube and fertilizing an egg. A hysterosalpingogram also may detect abnormalities on the inside of the uterus that might prevent a fertilized egg from attaching (implanting) to the uterine wall
Also, I had a test done to see if my uterus was blocked before IVF. Not sure what that was called but saline solution is pushed into the uterus and RE watched it flowed back out while watching it via a u/s. Nothing was blocked for me but still was not able to conceive naturally.
Also, the more you operate on the uterus the weaker it can get, thus making it hard to hold a baby.
Unfortunately the only way a dr can tell if you have endo (or if it’s back) is thru a lap. I asked my doctor could he open me up to see if the Endo was back and then lap it if there was a lot but leave it alone if it wasn’t that bad and if it wasn’t affected my reproductive organs. He said yes. I still have endo on my bowels and bladder. But of course it’s not good to operate on them so there it stays. Maybe ask your doctor if he could take a peak but not do anything that would jeopardize a pregnancy. So with all that said….You have to do whatever makes you comfortable. I’m not sure if this is your first IVF and if you have to pay for it yourself. I have heard that a lap before an IVF can increase your chances. However I don’t know anyone that has had it done. Maybe you should post the question on the site. But my doctors advised against the lap before the IVF. RE told me if this one failed then he would be more concerned with doing a lap but not for the Endo, but mostly for the fibroids. They cause more of a problem than Endo. If lap is covered and IVF isn’t then maybe go for the lap so your chances of a BFP will be increased. Now if IVF is covered, I would do that first and see if it works. If it doesn’t (God Forbid) then have lap and another IVF. But like I said, it’s your call. Try asking around and see what others think. I don’t want to give you the wrong info. I want what’s best for you so please research and let us know what you decide.
Vicky—Wish my goddog good luck with his training. Tell him to make us proud! Ok, I’m so confused as to what you and DH are doing right now, please explain. Talk to me like I’m a two year (have been feeling like one lately).
Sassy—Yeah, RE was like..whatver, come in if you want. He wasn’t too enthused. Guess he’s seen enough of me for the past couple of weeks. BTW, you need an award for the most needles in one day…GEESH!
Patie—DH knows I’m addicted to posting. I’m in the bed with the laptop as I type. He’s constantly giving me the puppy dog eyes. He just got off the bed and went on the floor to play with the puppy. Guess I wasn’t given him enough attention.
Jill—Welcome! Glad we could amuse you.
Mel—Hope your toe feels better soon. When I broke mine and had to wear the dreadful black orthopedic show I made sure to wear a black show on the other foot as not to draw too much attention to my funny looking other shoe. Everything I wore was black or had black in it to match my black shoes. Lol
Ok, so I’m really tired right now. About to take my progesterrone and call it a night.
Talk to you ladies later. Have a wonderful weekend. Sending you all baby dust!
, I also had both toes tied together until the wedding day when, I didn't care what would happen, of course I took everything out, cause I had to look fab that day obviously 
.....Anyway, hope your toe gets better soon!!!
. Other than that, I am playing like I am on the 2ww now, since I ovulated around Monday and we did our homework with DH 
), so in a way I could be considered being on the 2ww, only that if I get preggo it will be a BFP, but if I don't then it won't be a BFN, we'll just pretend nothing happened since we are not cycling 
......sounds good huh!!!...only good news accepted .....
