I've suffered on and off over the past 3 years since the birth of my youngest DC with severe period pains to the point my symptoms often mirror endometriosis (severe pain on using the toilet to the point I'm crippled and crying out in pain, unable to stand at times, almost vomiting etc). However, some periods are much more bearable, so it's not every single one, and the bad days of the worst periods last for 2-3 days a month tops, then I'm fine for the rest of the month. So when it's bad, it's horrific and debilitating, but it's short lived and not every month.
Here's my dilemma. I'm finally at the top of a year long waiting list for a laparoscopy, and my surgery date is a few weeks away. I have a pre operative appointment with a consultant this week to discuss it further and weigh up pros and cons etc. But just thought I'd turn to MN for advice from anyone with experience either of endometriosis or a laparoscopy? I don't want to take the decision to go under a general lightly, partly because of the recovery time needed off work, partly because I'm scared, and most importantly because it means I'd likely struggle to look after my toddler for a while.
For context I'm 39 (if age is relevant) and have a partner who could support me if needed whilst I recovered, but it would mean he'd lose overtime shifts that we could do with...
Any advice??