At Mon, 1 Jan 2001, Stacey wrote:
> >About 2 months ago I had an exploratory lap for adhesions adhering my >bowel to my pelvic region and the top of my vagina. 2 weeks after my >surgery I developed extreme pain over my bladder and left side. The >surgery was performed on the right side. I also had extreme pain every >time my bladder became full and when I urinated. It feels like a knife >is sticking in side of me. I had an ultrasound done and it showed a >hematoma on top of my bladder. I asked my doctor if this hematoma was >left there could it cause more adhesions to form around my bladder. He >said no, but I have been told numerous times that any free blood inside >the abdomen can cause adhesions. I have been in extreme pain and I dont >know what to do. The surgeon that performed the surgery told me that we >could either have another lap done or I could wait it out and see if it >would go away. It has not gone away since the surgery and it causes >tremendous pain. I asked him if he would help me with pain control if I >decided to wait it out. He said NO and got really nasty with me for >asking that question. Well, I decided not to go back to him and I have >scheduled an appt with another general surgeon about this problem. Has >anyone heard about hematoma after surgery and does it cause more >adhesions? If anyone could give me advice on this matter I would really >appreciate it. I have had 5 surgeries already and I don't know what >else to do. I just don't know how much longer I can deal with this >constant pain. Thank you very much for listening and for your support > >-- >Stacey >