Re: FOR MILLIE

From: Millie (milliem@citlink.net)
Mon Apr 9 20:15:00 2001

jackie, I know just how you feel about some Drs. saying it's all in your head. Today has not been a pleasant day for me. I keep having more pains and I don't know what to do. The gastro who did the colonoscopy said she didn't want me to even go there, when I mentioned the question of adhesions. She was nice, but didn't want to discuss it. I am so depressed and feel so DEJECTED and REJECTED, that it's not funny. I don't have the money to travel, and there are no Drs. anywhere near here who specialize in adhesions. Dr. Redan operates in Scranton, Pa. He is only an hour away, but I guess he doesn't feel I'm ready for surgery at this time. How I wish the ob/gyn never did that TAH on me. I am absolutely horrified. I had gotten some hyst info from a support group called HERS. The info told of what happens to your insides after a TAH, and what I read isn't pleasant. I know people get sick of hearing me, but I cannot help that I have problems. Most days are like the end of the world for me. I am beyond angry, tonight, and almost every night. I don't want to end up with a colostomy, and have to wear a bag. I don't want to end up with an obstruction, and end up being cut by just any surgeon. Too bad there are not more Drs. skilled as well as Dr. Redan and Dr. Reich. I pray every night that someday soon I can be on the road to recovery, and not on the road to doom. Sorry so bitter, but I had to let it out. How many surgeries did you say you had? Were you ever lucky enough to have those Drs. to do adhesiolysis on you? Millie

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From: jackie burgess To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 9:49 AM Subject: Re: FOR MILLIE

OH it makes me so ANGRY some dr's medics,consultants, bowels specialists, think that instead of ARD sufferrers HEADS BEING ATTACHED TO THEIR NECKS, THEY THINK OUR BOWELS ARE CONNECTED TO OUR HEADS.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

just had 2 vent my anger at all those dr's that won't or don't believe ARD is real when will 'THEY' get a grip on reality jackie b england

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From: Millie To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 1:32 AM Subject: Re: Aussie Update

Karen, You're quite welcome for the compliments on your story. I am so upset at myself tonight that it isn't funny. I had the colonoscopy this past Tuesday, and she said she had trouble sedating me. I don't know how often that happens to people. She said the test was 'normal.' I don't really think I did a very good prep, but she didn't say anything. I hurt every day. My whole belly hurts to the touch, all the time - more since the colonoscopy. She didn't seem to worried. When I asked her if she thought adhesions were there causing trouble, she said to not even mention it, and told me in a nice way, to not even go there. She told me not to have a colonoscopy for at least another 5 years. Why do you think she said that? I hate when a Dr. doesn't explain things to me. I am upset enough as it is. When you had bowel problems, did they do a colonoscopy? If so, did it make you feel worse? I feel terrible about what those people in Australia are going through. They have to be pretty strong to endure it. That's what I'm terrified of.. bowel obstructions, n.g. tubes, and colostomies/ileostomies. Keep in touch. 

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    Millie

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