Hi Pollo

I had my 1st lap in June in which they found stage 4 endo with bowel involvement. My gyno did not remove any endo at that time because he needed a bowel surgeon involved.
I had the 2nd lap done 8 weeks ago, with 2 gynos and a bowel surgeon present. I was lucky and didn't need a bowel resection as the endo just shaved quite easily off the outer wall of the bowel. My colonoscopy hadn't shown penetration into the internal walls of the bowel.
I recovered fairly well from the op - was in hospital 3 nights, back at work after 2 weeks. I am still having some probs - unable to go for even 20 mins slow paced walk - am in pain for days and days after. On my good days I do feel quite good though. I have not had a period yet as they put me on continuous BCP until i start ivf in Jan. THe plan is to try and get preggers asap in order to keep endo at bay.

Good luck
J