Endometriosis Support Group
Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.
I'm sure this is a tired topic, but I'm struggling a bit and I need to talk (or at least vent) to people who understand.
Anyway, after multiple notions of encouragement from my doctor, I finally sucked it up and scheduled my second laparoscopy. I had my first one almost 4 years ago now. I wasn't worried at all for the first procedure, but for whatever reason this time I'm feeling a little bit freaked out.
I keep considering the possible outcomes of this procedure. What if they find nothing else and it turns out to be a huge waste? What if the endo has rapidly progressed? I have an endo growth left over from my first procedure on my ureter, and I've been worried about what's going to happen with that (I've been having pain on that side for the past two years). My first doctor (who did the first procedure) seemed a bit more conservative then my doctor now who will be doing my second procedure, so I just don't know how things will be handled.
Does endo pretty much always come back? I'd love to hear from ladies who have had multiple laps. My endo wasn't at stage four or anything, it was considered mild-moderate. I was only 18 with my first lap, so I just didn't feel that I needed to worry about fertility or anything complicated at that time. Now I'm getting nervous. I just want to understand what the likely outcome possibilities are.
Anyway, after multiple notions of encouragement from my doctor, I finally sucked it up and scheduled my second laparoscopy. I had my first one almost 4 years ago now. I wasn't worried at all for the first procedure, but for whatever reason this time I'm feeling a little bit freaked out.
I keep considering the possible outcomes of this procedure. What if they find nothing else and it turns out to be a huge waste? What if the endo has rapidly progressed? I have an endo growth left over from my first procedure on my ureter, and I've been worried about what's going to happen with that (I've been having pain on that side for the past two years). My first doctor (who did the first procedure) seemed a bit more conservative then my doctor now who will be doing my second procedure, so I just don't know how things will be handled.
Does endo pretty much always come back? I'd love to hear from ladies who have had multiple laps. My endo wasn't at stage four or anything, it was considered mild-moderate. I was only 18 with my first lap, so I just didn't feel that I needed to worry about fertility or anything complicated at that time. Now I'm getting nervous. I just want to understand what the likely outcome possibilities are.
I think it's very normal to have anxiety before each procedure....before the first one because you don't know what to expect....before others because you do! I had the most anxiety before my third one. Though I had different fears this last time (I've never had an organ removed! & this surgery, though still out patient, was done at the hospital instead of her surgery center....where all three of my other surgeries had been).
I would say it is really not something you can say does or doesn't come back.....it does for some and it doesn't for others. I have more issues with scar tissue now than actual endo.
Those things you are worried about are not things you can really answer until after your surgery...so though I know it's hard to do maybe try not to think about that stuff yet. Try instead to spend time getting yourself ready for surgery (when is it?)
That's really interesting that it was minimal but returned every time. I hate how unpredictable the nature of this disease is.
I guess I'll just have to be patient and hope for the best. My surgery is January 6th (right in time to recover and start spring semester). I'm also hoping that my pre-op appointment will make me feel more comfortable since this is my first procedure with this doctor. I'm nervous about what will be done with the endo on my ureter. I'm curious to see what this doctor thinks about it.