Hi Chris.
I know exactly how you feel! Not sure if you have read any of my previous posts but I struggle on a daily basis too. I have had endo for about 10 years and am about to have my 5th op. I, too, have given up with the painkillers. I was so poorly a few weeks ago that I went to A&E...they gave me a shot of morphine (which did nothing) and sent me home. Unfortunately, no matter what tablets I have beem givem over the years, nothing works. I have been really unwell for the last 3-4 months. I am constantly thowing up, bleeding, and generally feeling rotten. I truly sympathise with you. As for friends, well, I am not actually from here (my hubby is) and so I don't really know anybody...which makes me feel very isolated. My husbands friends anf family do not understand either.
So, all in all, I am completely with you...I have now been told after this op, if I don't get pregnant or the endo doesn't improve (?!) then I will have to have a hysterectomy. I was devastated at first as I don't have any children (been trying for 5 years nearly), but I am depressed right now with these god-awful symptoms, that I wish they would just take it all away anyway.
Sending lots of cuddles to you. I really do understand.