>----- Original Message -----
From: "SueT" <T423@worldnet.att.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 10:52 PM
Subject: Why is my surgeon giving me such a hard time?
> Dr. Wiseman stated in a recent chat, "even the most skilled surgeons
> will have adhesions come back - the trick is to get someone who will
> work with you."
>
> Hello everyone. I've only posted perhaps a couple of times here mostly
> due to the fact that I'm not so sure that I have much to offer in the
> way of help to others. I'm still learning.
>
> Nearly two years ago, a laparoscopy was performed on me by a very, very
> skilled surgeon. Endometriosis was found and treated along with
> adhesions which were lysed. Ovary adhered to pelvic sidewall and
> sigmoid colon. Until I had recuperated from the surgery, I had no idea
> what normal bowel function was! With the exception of some monthly pain,
> I was well for approximately 7 months. Constipation returned, but even
> worse along with tremendous abdominal distention, pain seemingly
> everywhere, pulling sensations, bladder difficulties and more. I have
> now seeked the help of the same surgeon. I have seen innumerable
> specialists and had many, many procedures performed. The surgeon is
> insisting that I have irritable bowel. It truly seems as though he just
> doesn't want to care for me. That scar tissue is out of the question.
> >From what I have read, this seems to be a common concern for many
> people, in that their care givers are giving up. The gastroenterologist
> for one, would rather not put that label on me until I've had another
> lap to rule out other etiologies (now thats a switch). Other physicians
> have stated that yes, scar tissue is a possibility along with others. So
> what's with the surgeon?????????????? I read somewhere that sometimes
> the surgeons have concerns about reimbursement from insurance companies
> due to the nature of the surgery. I have insurance and am quite capable
> of paying for the balance.
>
> Does anyone have any insight as to why the surgeon is causing me more
> grief than what I'm already going through? I'm totally miserable. I
> feel as though I must be insane or something. I feel like I'm being
> dumped. There was one instance for example, that I made a mistake with
> my pain meds, stumbled to bed, realized what I had done and thought to
> myself, "oh well, maybe I won't wake up" and went to sleep.
>
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Sue
>