Hi there! So sorry you didn't find longer relief from your surgery. That is exactly how my first surgery went. Unfortunately, the golden standard for laparoscopy is excision, not ablation. This was something I wasn't aware of for my first surgery. Here are a few articles that may be helpful discussing the two: https://endometriosis.net/clinical/ablation-excision https://endometriosis.net/clinical/excision-ablation
Of course, endometriosis can come back at some point, with both of those types of surgeries. But more so right away with ablation - which has been my experience.
Shoulder pain can certainly be a sign of endometriosis as well. Which for some, can mean thoracic endometriosis. Here is an article more on that: https://endometriosis.net/living/thoracic-endo
But that doesn't always mean that's exactly what it is. Honestly, for months after my surgery, I had some shoulder pain. So, this is something I would definitely try talking to your doctor about if you can. I would also suggest maybe reaching out to an endometriosis specialist as well, they may be better able to help you out.
It is definitely so frustrating to have surgery, feel some sort of relief and then a few months later, the pains seem to be back 🙁 And again, so sorry you are dealing with this. Know, you are not alone. We are here for you and me and so many truly can relate. We hope you do find some more answers and relief soon. Reach out if you have any more questions or just need to chat too <3 -Kimberli (team member)