When to get a lap?

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I've had endo symptoms since I started menstrating, and all the women in my family end up getting a hysterectomy due to endo. I've been to quite a few doctors, nothing is working, and now it seems like my only option is to get a lap. I'm terrified of having surgery and being put under (I'm very very sensitive to meds). I'm just not sure how long I should wait to get one. How did your symptoms change after the surgery? Any experience, tips, and advice would be appreciated.

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I had my second lap in September 2014 with Stage 4 being burned away in two surgeries. Beforehand life was unbearable with the amount of pain I was in, seems like a lifetime ago now as I'm 6 months pregnant (could never carry full term before) and even before conceiving never felt a single symptom since the op. 
Don't put off surgery, having it has completely changed my life and I'll always stand by that.

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I had lap for the second time June last year,they burned mine. I haven't had any symptoms at all since then. Don't wait since endo can get worse without intervention. 🍀 ✨

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Had my lap at the end of February. I'm happy with my decision and I'm glad I got to it sooner than later. Good luck honey!

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I had a laparoscopy done in July 2014. Prior to having it done, I hurt all the time....cramping, low back pain, feet hurt, and painful intercourse. I've not had any of these symptoms except pms cramping since then. Mine was cut out not burned.

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I was miserable after the surgery and in retrospect I wish I would have waited.

My first period after the surgery lasted a month. The pain wasn't as bad in the year after but it wasn't a significant improvement either.

I noticed more when I changed my diet and went to acupuncture.

Also, I have scar tissue from the surgery so I have a constant ache on my right side. I honestly wouldn't do it again unless I was having trouble conceiving.

Luckly I'm 14 weeks pregnant and period free! After endo, pregnancy symptoms are a piece of cake!

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I had surgery for stage 2 endo. 
They burned it off & drained two cyst as well, because of size.. The pain was unbearable before surgery. The surgery went well. The first two days for me were awful. I couldn't eat or make a bowel movement. Tmi.. My stomach was really bloated. Pain meds did help. But it was worth it. After those two days, I felt better. I didn't need pain meds the rest of the time. I had three scars and they did take months to heal. I felt pain free for a year!! I'm starting to get pains here and there and I know its from the endo growing back. But I prob won't get surgery anytime soon, until its unbearable again. 
Good luck!!!

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How was your pain after the lap--did it go away or get better and for how long? Did it help with heavy periods? How soon after did you need a second one? Did you have it burned off or excised?

When to get a lap?

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