June 19, 2020: I had a depo shot and it was really staggering even going to the clinic because COVID was in full swing, things were closed, and fear was running very high. When I got to the clinic, I had to call and say that I had arrived. The nurses would then prep a room for me and call me when it was time to go inside and I had to wear a mask. All in all, it took an hour to get inside and another half an hour to get the shot. By the time I was all done, I was ready to be out of there.
August 6, 2020: I went to the clinic again and went through the same procedure as before to get inside, but it thankfully only took half an hour to get in and 10-15 minutes to get seen. Dr. Topping and I talked briefly and I admitted that there was pain, but minimal bleeding and the menopausal symptoms from the meds were bad. She gave me a sample of a patch designed to ease symptoms and will give me an official perscription if it takes. I also got a perscription for another depo and she's suggesting I try other medications down the road. My next appointment is September 11 and it's at the hospital outpatient place, which is a GODAWFUL way to be spending that day, but it is what it is and there's nothing I can do about it. My mom, who is in town cause my papa had day surgery and took me to the appointment, suggested I get a blessing while I am out visiting them. This endometriosis is so hard on me emotionally and as I get older, I hope that there will be a man out there who can handle all of this and love me as I am...messy and malfunctioning.
