Toni,
I don't know for sure what surgery you need but try to avoid a laperatomy at
all costs. I too was told that this was the type of surgery I needed and was
even told that to do it laparoscopically was impossible, but in doing
research found that many doctors do not know what is possible. I found in
doing research that the least invasive the surgery was the better for
adhesions. I had to travel across the country to find a doctor who could do
it, but they are out there! Do some more research before you let anyone cut
you. I believe some doctors don't know the procedures, don't want to learn
them or are just not skilled enough to do them so they opt for the easy way
out for them. This is your body, your life and even if it takes more time
and opinions made absolutely sure this is right for you. Sorry to preach,
but I found this out the hard way and really believe in the laparascopic
approach. You are worth the best care. Ginni