How long after excision surgery before you felt improvement of endometriosis symptoms?

[ang001]

It’s been 10 weeks since diagnostic laparoscopy where some areas of endometriosis were found and excised. So far no improvement in previous pain. Also the 2 periods since surgery have been excruciating. Wondering if it is normal to take a long time to start feeling better or is this more indicating that surgery did not help.

[TogetherWeAreStrong Moderator Endometriosis UK]

ang001 I am sorry to learn you are still in pain, but unfortunately not suprised. I have experienced many ops. I personally always underestimated the invasiveness of the proceedures, until it was pointed out to me by a post operative nurse. Listen to your body. If your pain is too much, take action, either now or preparing for your next appointment.

[ang001 in reply to TogetherWeAreStrong]

Thank you for your reply. It seems like drs don’t always mention the invasiveness. Hoping this is still part of the healing process and that it will get better.

[Ylime90]

Im 13 weeks out and same as you. I don't know what it means either!

[ang001 in reply to Ylime90]

I’m so sorry you are still in pain. Hoping this is part of the healing process and will get better very soon.

[Purple10000]

I'm 3 months post surgery and my periods have been awful especially emotionally. My consultant said this would happen, he said it takes 6 months for everything to settle.

[ang001 in reply to Purple10000]

Thank you for your reply. I’m sorry you are in pain. It is encouraging that your consultant mentioned this being a normal part of the healing process. Hopefully will be feeling much better very soon.