Thank you all for your genuine concern. We will be happy to share our experiences in the future as needed.
In the meantime, don't give up. We need each and everyone of you. I know how disheartening this disorder/disease can be. I read all the postings and my heart aches for everyone.
Richard
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Helen Dynda" <olddad66@runestone.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2000 3:41 PM
Subject: Searching for Help......Richard Hagen
> Richard,
>
> Has your wife had her surgery yet? If she hasn't, please share the date
> when she will be having her surgery - so that your friends, who post
> messages on the International Adhesions Society Message Board, can keep
> her in their prayers. Best wishes to her for a successful surgery and a
> complete recovery!
>
> - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> At Thu, 11 May 2000, Richard Hagen wrote:
>
> My wife had it used on the last surgery. If it worked at all, it did a
> little.
>
> Richard
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Preiss" <ron_preiss@hcc1.com>
> To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 1:59 PM
> Subject: Re: Searching for Help
>
> Bob,
>
> Have you heard of a product called Seprafilm? It's a bioresorbable
> membrane that has been clinically proven to reduce adhesions. It's
> primarily used by colorectal surgeons (because they see the benefits of
> using it more than any other surgeons--and the clinical champions are
> trying to get general and obgyn surgeons to be aware of the products'
> efficacy).
>
> It's definitely something worth asking a doctor about, and doing further
> research on. It's made by a company called Genzyme.
>
> I just started working for a company that is an innovation institute for
> a major consortium of hospitals in the US. My background is US Naval
> Officer (not healthcare!)--and my mother-in-law suffered severe pain
> from postoperative adhesions several years ago. Of course, her doc told
> her it was not unusual. Anyway, I am learning more and more about
> Seprafilm as it is an innovation that has demonstrated efficacy in the
> reduction of adhesions. If your wife receives further surgical
> treatment, Seprafilm might be a consideration.
>
> I have no commercial interest whatsoever, but I will say this, if I have
> any abdominal surgery, I will ensure the surgeon uses the stuff on me.
>
> -- Ron Preiss, Austin, TX
>