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.

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iworry 12/05/2014

Really. I don't know why but I just really, really don't feel like dealing with endo anymore (because I'm clearly a mature adult). I mean I know that nobody WANTS to have anything to do with endo, but I've never felt so "I don't want to deal with this" in my life. I don't know what my problem is.

I'm scheduled for my second surgery January 6th (my doctor strongly encouraged it when I questioned if it was really the best idea). And I just keep trying to find reasons why I could/should cancel it (and not reschedule). The past 5 or 6 years I've been very proactive and genuinely interested in pursuing treatment. But as school has gotten crazier and crazier (junior year really starts kicking your ass in my program) and I feel like it's easier to be happier when I just suck it up when I feel sick and just focus on my work and what makes me happy. I like my life right now and I feel like I'm content with pushing through my pain right now, and I'm afraid that the doctor will find something new or that there will be some sort of complication that I will have to deal with that will mess things up. I'm sick of spending all of my time at doctor's appointments, pt, etc. I just want things to be normal but I don't want to be stupid. I just feel like things are SO hectic during school and then I'm going to spend my break dealing with the surgery, and then back to school and it's just... I don't know. I just don't want to do it.

I guess I'm looking for some encouraging stories from people who've had second (or third, or whatever) surgeries that are glad that they did.I already know that the doctor thinks I should do it, but it would make me really happy to hear a patient's perspective.

hotchocolate 12/06/2014

I know what you mean. Dealing with it gets so old. I've only had one surgery so far. I think that when the time comes for #2, I will have it out of desperation to feel better. I don't want another surgery, but honestly when I feel really bad I think about having another surgery because I would do anything not to feel so bad. My doctor has always said that I'll just know when it's time for another one, and I think that's true.

deleted_user 12/08/2014

I recommend doing some research on Serrapeptase and Endo.

In six weeks, you'll notice a difference. No more lower back pain, bloating, severe cramps, hot baths, castor oil, surgery, gynos etc.

Serrapeptase is the only way out.

felana 12/08/2014

I can only speak for myself in that I don't regret my second surgery but also that there is nothing a doctor could say to convince me to have a third anytime soon short of life threatening complications. My first surgery didn't help at all and my second helped a great deal for about a year...now it's mostly back to how it was prior to my first. I am not ruling out surgery in the future, but similar to you I'm just like right now I am better off sucking it up and just living life. To me, if I am willing to do that, then it's not bad enough to warrant another surgery (save certain complications of course).

I know perhaps it's not the reassurance you're looking for - but I think it's wrong to be pressured into a quality of life surgery if there are not other factors that make it urgent...I should determine when my quality of life warrants another surgery.

I don't think there is a right or wrong decision here, just whatever is best for you...best of luck with whichever decision you make.

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