At Tue, 13 Feb 2001, Wally wrote:
>
>I have read with interest many of the messages on these message boards &
>other areas of this web site. Ihave suffered from extensive adhesions
>for years and wasn't told that each surgery I had was creating more scar
>tissue!
>
>I had 4 c sections and last year a hystorectomy. Obviously my problems
>have increased & two weeks ago a laperoscopy revealed that my overies
>are completely surrounded in scar tissue....the Dr couldn't find them!
>There is also extensive scarring on my bladder reducing it's capacity to
>approx. 1 cup. My bowel has also been pushed up, and I suffer from
>considerable pain.
>
>My Dr has said that I will probably require more surgery. Neitherof us
>want this, so I have started herbal treatment with a traditional Chinese
>Herbal Doctor. The herbal is totally discusting *grin* but if it helps
>me avoid surgery,or builds me up to cope with surgery better, I will
>give it a good try.
>
>I have been taking it for a week, and find that I am coping better with
>my days, and have had a couple of nights with 8 hours sleep! Which is
>amazing. I am not expecting a quick recovery, I am aware that this is a
>long term treatment.
>
>I have chosen to try this because of the success my husband has had with
>the same herbalist for intestinal problems. He has been off western
>medication for 8 months now and his health is almost completely
>restored.
>
>So......I guess my long winded message is......don't give up until you
>have tried everything you can find. I will let you know how things
>progress. I send everyone a warm smile and ask you to smile at someone
>else. A smile and positive attitude has always helped me cope. God
>Bless & good luck to you all.
>
>--
>You will never never know.......if you don't give it a go :)
>
-- Robin M.