Post-op Pain

[Kate698]

Hi everyone, I'm new here- I was diagnosed with endo about 4 years ago, (I'm 25) and I just had my fourth laparoscopy about 1 month ago. I've had 1 a year, even after 2 bouts of Lupron (one was 6 months long, the other time I did it for 3 and said enough was enough I couldn't tolerate the side effects.) I also did continuous birth control for a few years. I had a colonoscopy last year also, and the Dr. said my intestines were kinked/twisted due to endo. Since this last surgery, I've been having sharp pelvic pain, and pain with bowel movements. They did find endo pretty much everywhere (ovaries, tubes, back of uterus), and my left ovary was attached to my intestines. The pain has me doubled over at times, and my Gyno (who performed all my surgeries) said that at this point I shouldn't be having any post-op pain, and suggested that I may need another colonoscopy. Has anyone had similar experiences? I see a specialist for the first time next week, who is certified in advanced operative laparoscopy, although after this experience I'm very apprehensive about having another surgery anytime soon. I'm just dumbfounded and seriously stressed out because I had such high expectations since I've found great relief from my previous surgeries, even though the relief lasted less than a year, even with hormone treatments, etc. I also started keeping a pain tracker on here, and I'm going to take that to the specialist next week. I'm missing too much work, at this point I'd almost be willing to consider hysterectomy, not that that would probably fly with my Doctors since I'm only 25. Thanks for any advice/suggestions!

[Kate698]

Thanks Rhea, I wondered if I possibly had an infection also, but I did get in to see one of the other doctors at the same practice a couple weeks ago (my dr was out of the office that day) He told me I probably had a cyst, personally I think that was b.s. and that it was just a convenient answer at the time. He said it should resolve in a couple days, which of course it didn't. I'm thinking that although I love my Doctor, she's great, she might not necessarily be a great surgeon? I'm optimistic about what the specialist might be able to do, but I'm doubtful still. Thanks again! It is nice to be able to talk to others who are dealing with the same s***** issues.  

[teddybears4ever2]

Being in pain all the time *****.  I would know that, because I have the same problem.  I am 11 weeks out of a laporotomy and I'm still in pain.  I've only had one surgery.  I too am young I'll be 25 in October.  
Yes we are kind of young for hysterectomies.  Even my doctor said so.  I will say this every person is different and every surgery is different.  One thing I have found that I get a small amount of relief from is omga 3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil.
It is possible that you have some form of infection.  I did, but like my husband says about this disease it is a big "F-u-c-k you disease."
I don't understand why your doctor is trying to tell you how much pain you are in, you are the only one who knows.  When I was done with my surgery she said she was surprised that I wasn't in more pain.  
Good luck and if you need anything feel free to send me a message.
Rhea