Re: New and need advice

From: Sally Grigg (lostcst@mcn.org)
Sat May 26 18:11:57 2001


Dear Debbie, Welcome to our adhesion site, I don't know what to say. It sounds like you have been put through so much already. Almost all of us here on the board have adhesions and the important thing is to find the right doctor, the wrong doctor can do more harm than good, believe me. There are people here who can help you. Take the time to look back through some of the archives and read the quilt stories. You are not alone. Love, Sally

Debbie wrote:

> Hi, I just found this site and need some advice from you all. I
> recently found out that I have to have a laporatomy due to ovarian mass
> (possible cancer) and is complicated due to adhesions involving my
> ovary, bowels and bladder. I am in constant pain, bloating, and am so
> tired all the time. I had 2 c-sections, 3 d&c's, 1 laparomoty for
> appendix, 1 laparotomy for hysterectomy, 1 laparoscopy, and gallbladder
> removed in the past 15 years. I am 36 years old and have never heard of
> adhesions until this doctor mentioned them to me and said I would quite
> likely be in the ICU after this operation. I was wondering if anyone
> can tell me how serious adhesions can be, will this operation "fix" the
> problem with them or will it just occur again. I am feeling frightened
> and I really need someone who can relate to advice me as to what to
> expect with this.
> Thanks so much for your replies. I am feeling pretty desperate now!
>


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