Having endometriosis excised in November

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Hi all.

I just signed up here for my wife who's going into hospital in november to have her advanced endo excised, which will likely mean segmental bowel section too. The doctor told us it was the most advanced case he'd seen, small wonder she'd been in so much pain.

So I'm hoping that maybe someone here has been through this process and can give us some idea, from a sufferers perspective of how it'll likely pan out?

Doc says she'll be under the knife for 4-6hrs, and 4-5 days in hospital, followed by 2-3 weeks to properly recover.

She'll be along tomorrow with some questions, but some I know she's keen to find out about are these:
- Will there be no more pain from the condition once fully recovered from the op?
- How long is it likely to be before she'll be able to get out of bed and move around?
- Given the bowel complication, will there be special dietary requirements post op, and how long for?

I'm sure there's a million more things to know, but it's half two in the morning so it'll have to wait for another day. Many thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experiences.

BTW, If anyone's not comfortable with a bloke being in this forum just let me know and I'll bugger off.

Cheers,
Pollo's hubby.

PS - the doc we went to see was by the name of Cooper, in Sydney.

Hi Pollo and Pollo's hubby and welcome to the forum. Its good to see such a caring husband who has taken the time to do some research for his wife. I wish you DW all the best with her surgery in November.

I am having the same sort of surgery in about three weeks time which likely to include bowel involvement and a chance of resection too - With me I am a bit of an unknown as the initial diagnosis was done by a different surgeon so they will have to wait and see...... I have been advised that I will be in hospital for aprox the same amount of time as you wife if all goes well or longer if there are any unexpected complications. I have been told to allow a minimum six weeks off for recovery after surgery.

You are best writing all the questions down as you think of them and then asking your surgeon and bowel surgeon as they will be able to give you good sound advice. I know I have been in the same situation... the initial consultation you are in a bit of shock and its not until you leave the specialist that you realise you have 101 questions that you did not think to ask...

There are a number of posts by forum members regarding their surgery and treatment and there are a few that have had the same surgeon as your wife. I have heard only good reports about Dr Cooper - which is comforting for your DW and you to know.

Well I wish you and your DW all the best with surgery and treatment.

If you like I can update you when I get out of hospital as to how it all went.....

Take care and best wishes...