>----- Original Message -----
From: "Janet" <jkaram4@home.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 9:04 PM
Subject: To Millie
> Dear Millie,
>
> I wish there was something I or anyone on this board could say to
> comfort you and take away your fear, anguish and pain.
>
> I have had partial obstructions for over two years. Like Kate said, I
> eat things that will easily pass through and keep myself less at risk of
> suffering a full bowel obstruction.
>
> If you are pooping at all, you do not have a full obstruction. Most
> likely, you have adhesions that are causing narrowings in your
> intestines. It's hard to know what's going on inside, so if you are
> afraid of a full obstruction, I would recommend mostly liquids.
>
> You are fortunate to see the PA doctors so soon after your surgery, I
> believe that you are in very good hands! I have not met them in person,
> I've read alot about them, but only corresponded via telephone and
> e-mail with Dr. Redan.
>
> Many on this board have suffered for so long, without knowing what the
> pain was from, jumping from doctor to doctor in desperation for help,
> only to experience rejection, and to hear that nothing is wrong with
> them...that it was all in their head!...many have had over a dozen
> surgeries, each one making them worse...things could be much worse for
> you and I.
>
> Millie, I know that it is hard right now...the best you can do for
> yourself and your body is rest and count your blessings...soak in a hot
> bath, do or think of something that warms your heart or makes you smile.
>
> Warm hugs,
>
> Janet
>