How many laparoscopies?

[Amy-Marie]

Hi everyone,

I had ablation surgery in April 2019 via laparoscopy (endo in Pouch of Douglas) and am now preparing for 2nd surgery likely around May 2021 due to no success with easing my endo symptoms.

I'm interested to know if you have undergone more than one laparoscopy for endometriosis?

Thank you, Amy x

[Cupcake1617]

Hi sorry to hear your symptoms have not improved. I’ve had 3

[Rjb_88]

I’ve had three, after that they said they wouldn’t do any more as it would create it’s own problem with scar tissue etc.

[Hidden]

Hi Amy I've had 8 laparascopic surgeries and awaiting my 9th for bowel endo.

I've had 5 of them in the last 4 years.

The only downside I've found to multiple surgeries is my now damaged nerves in my back. Which cause a great deal of pain.

Good luck with your next surgery. If you need any advice please feel free to message me.

[R2-Dee2]

I've had four; two with general gynaes who failed to diagnose me, two with a specialist. He performed excision both times and hysterectomy in my most recent surgery (I had adenomyosis too).

You may already know but ablation isn't very effective. I think only 30-40% of patients experience relief and are much more likely to experience symptoms again later. Excision is the gold standard and you have every right to ask for referral to someone who can operate in this way. Good luck to you ❤️

[Anastasia17]

Hi Amy-Marie. I have had 2 but I also control successfully the pain and symptoms with an exclusion anti-inflammatory diet which has been my main support over the past 16 months. My diet is free from: gluten, dairy, soya, chocolate, caffeine, brown rice, apples. x

[Prettythings1]

Hi I Had Endo in pouch of Douglas and a cyst found during a lap I am currently awaiting surgery again next year

I have been told to try the Endo diet does it help?

Pains getting horrific ev in between periods x