Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 Hi all. Just thought I would share.... Last night while I was waiting for my management class to start I overheard a fellow student discussing her daughter was having surgery. I heard the word ectopic come up and I perked up. I was distracted by the thought the entire class. After class I went to talk to her. Indeed her daughter was having a lap done for an ectopic last night. Her daughter lived out of state and she was debating if she should fly out to see her. I was able to tell her my experience and the emotional and physical pain I felt after my surgery. I think it helped her decide to go see her daughter. She was very touched by my sharing and I was so touched to be able to help her understand a little more. Just thought I would share. Have a good day, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 What a nice story!! That was great that you were able to help that woman. I'm sure her daughter was greatly appreciative. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 I haven't encountered ANYBODY who's even heard of Ectopic, so it is frustrating when people ask me " where have you been " & " why were you in the hospital. " Even more frustrating is the fact that when I do explain what a ruptured E. is, the sympathy barometer points to tonsillectomy. Not that I want pity, but I lost something I didn't even know I had, but wanted very badly. Additionally, I almost died, and would have been leaving the most wonderful 15 yr. old son all alone, unprepared. After reading & s msgs re: ability to help someone, I feel my frustration leveling off. I hope that I will be able to help someone, too, someday. Your sharing has made me feel better. Thanks. (can anybody tell me when the numbness [Novocain feeling] will go away from my abdomen?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 , That is awesome! You didn't have to go out of your comfort zone and approach her. I know how hard it is to do that. And to think you helped to bring a mom and daughter closer together. Did you give her the info about the site to give her daughter?I just think that is awesome . Good for you! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2000 Report Share Posted November 16, 2000 I think it's awesome the way you were able to openly discuss your experience to help someone else. I still have trouble opening up about the ep to friends. There's nothing but good karma coming your way... Dominique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2000 Report Share Posted November 17, 2000 " There's nothing but good karma coming your way... " -Dominique Do you think? I hope so! I know the holidays are going to be real hard and some good karma would be great! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2000 Report Share Posted November 17, 2000 Dear Valywmn6585, I am sure you have already helped someone. Just being part of this group helps others every day! I still feel great about the other night. I don't think anyone understands the pain of an ep unless they have experienced one themselves. I don't know about numbness...I don't remember feeling any numbness just pain. Maybe you should call your dr? How long since your surgery? Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2000 Report Share Posted November 19, 2000 , That is great. I'm sure that heled her a lot with the way she was feeling too cause she was probably having some emotional termoil on whether to go or not to be with her daughter. Have a great day you little angel. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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