Endometriosis- the next stage

Hi everyone,

Little update for you all today- got a phone call yesterday from the hospital saying that they've received an urgent referral through to the bowel surgeon- Mr Tyrone Carpenter, & he wants me to see him next Wednesday. This is a scary time for me. At my last weeks appointment with the gyneaocologist, she told me alot of things & phrases such as "bowel resection" "will likely need a stoma" "catheter" & "Long hospital stay" were used.

It also didn't help that she told me part of the reason they couldn't remove more of my endo last time is because my oxygen levels majorly dropped & there was a huge risk of me bleeding to death.

How I am feeling in general...
Still in a huge amount of pain most of the time. Nights are the worst. I get big headaches most days & my joints & back are often sore. I'm so tired most of the time too. My appetite is almost non-existent (although fresh fruit, small snacks & ice pops usually go down ok). Going to the loo isn't nice as it hurts! My bowels constantly feel gassy & full. I also struggle to breathe occasionally.

On the days when I feel up to it my other half takes me out for a bit- he's been incredible. Yes he spoils me (bought me a tablet this week- I burst into tears when I saw it) & buys me little treats to cheer me up. But he's also been my rock- rubbing Tiger Balm into my sore back & joints, sitting up on 'the night shift' when I'm having a bad time or can't sleep, & doing everything he possibly can to make my life easier. I love him ♡♥♡♥

Overall, although I feel physically CRAP I'm trying to stay positive. I joined a forum for Endometriosis sufferers last night & already have spoken to some lovely people. The forum is called Endometriosis UK & some of the stories & advice have been really helpful :)

Thanks for reading :)
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Loving at the moment

Hello everyone!

Todays post is going to be about products & items that I am loving at the moment. I did something similar to this not long ago & thought I would do another. I love to try out different products, whether it's hair & makeup related, clothing, food or general & I hope this will inspire you to try them too! Enjoy :)

1. Tea tree oil (£7.00 The Body Shop) this stuff is amazing. It's really great for acne-prone skin as it treats blemishes, soothes & acts as an antibacterial to treat spots (also great on cuts & grazes!) I use it after I wash my face- simply dilute 2 drops in 1 teaspoon of warm water, soak a cotton wool ball in the solution & gently apply to your face. It doesn't irritate or dry out your skin either!

2. adidas originals Adi Rise 2.0 juniors hi-top trainers (£35-£40 JD Sports) these are possibly the most comfy shoes I have ever had (not ashamed to admit that I own two pairs!) Hi-tops are very on-trend at the moment but are also a more timeless item meaning they won't go out of fashion. I got my first pair for christmas in black, sky blue & white & loved them so much that my lovely man surprised me with some black & red ones yesterday!

3. The Body Shop All-in-one Instablur (£14) & All-in-one BB Cream (£12) I mentioned these in one of my previous posts (News, chatter, likes & dislikes) I got these a couple of weeks ago in a little set that included an amazing foundation brush too (the set was worth £45 & I got it for the special price of £20!) It's incredible- use the instablur as a primer- it literally blurs the imperfections, then apply the BB cream. You would get away without foundation over the top as these give fantastic coverage & just conceal any blemishes. I went back to The Body Shop the other day & apparently it has been so popular that everywhere has completely sold out!

4. Muller Crunch Corner Toffee Hoops (69p Sainsburys) these make a really tasty treat when you've got sweet cravings- one of my favourite snacks!

5. Montagne Jeunesse face masques (90p-£1.50 each, available at all leading supermarkets, Boots, Superdrug & Primark) these come in a variety of fruity, chocolatey or generally good smelling peel-off, mud, clay, warming, exfoliating & fabric face masques. Great for an evening of pampering & helps your skin feel gorgeously clean & soft.

6. My brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0- this was a present from my lovely man today (I burst into tears when he gave it to me) my laptop broke a while back & I'd said I was going to get a tablet instead. The cheapest place I have found it is either Currys PC World or Asda for £139. It's amazing!

So there you have it. Hope this has inspired you to try some new products & would love to hear what you think! Thanks for reading! :)
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Easy guacamole

Hello everyone!

Got a recipie for you today- simple guacamole. I love guacamole- it's great as a dip or when you're craving a savoury snack. It goes great with loads of diferrent things too- carrot sticks, crackers, spread on toast with bacon or with a big plate of cheesy nachos!

You will need:
1 large ripe avocado
3 spring onions, finely chopped
4 cherry tomatoes chopped roughly
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 tablespoons of lime juice
1 tablespoon of creme fraiche
Pinch of sea salt
Pich of freshly ground black pepper

1. Slice avocado in half. Remove the stone by pressing the knife into it & gently pulling the stone out. Scoop the flesh of the avocado into a bowl & mash with a fork into a chunky paste.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients & mix well.
3. Serve!

Hope you enjoyed this recipie & found it easy to make. Thanks for reading :)
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Brocolli & stilton soup recepie :)

Hi everyone!
Today I thought I would share with you one of my favourite recepies for brocolli and stilton soup. This recepie is so easy to make. It's great as a starter, a snack or on cold winter days served with thick crusty bread. One pot makes five good sized bowls

You will need:
1 large brocolli
A small onion, finely diced
A large piece of stilton (about 300g)
2 pints of milk (either whole or semi skimmed)
100ml of double cream
A large tablespoon of creme fraiche (optional)
Juice & zest of half a lemon
1/2 a teaspoon of sea salt
1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

To serve (optional)
Thick crusty bread with butter
A dollop of creme fraiche
Parmesan shavings

Step one:
Boil or steam the brocolli until it is soft and tender, then drain. Cook the onions until they are soft (but not brown or fried).

Step 2:
Bring milk to a light simmer (do not boil). Cut stilton into small cubes & stir into the milk until melted. Take the cheese and milk mixture off the heat.

Step 3:
There are three ways you can do this step
A) Add the cooked brocolli & onions to the cheese & milk mixture then puree with a hand blender until it is a thick consistency & all of the brocolli is broken up
B) If you do not have a hand blender then put the brocolli and onions into a food processor, blend to a puree then mix into the cheese & milk until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
C) If you do not have a hand blender or a food processor then use a potato masher to mash the brocolli & onions to a puree then add to the cheese & milk mixture & stir well (if using this methood then cook brocolli until very soft for easier mashing).

Step 4: Add lemon juice & zest, cream, creme fraiche (if using) sea salt & black pepper. Mix well then simply heat & serve. Simple :)
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I hope you enjoy this recepie- if you did then let me know!
More recepies will be coming soon & if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or opions then email me:

dollytrolley1994@gmail.com

Thanks for reading! :)