Leslie Serna wrote:
> I am a 48 year old woman that had my colon removed (1 1/2 years ago, a
> redundant colon). Now in the last month have had 3 small bowel
> obstructions, one of which was a 4 day admission to the hospital with a
> nice NG tube. I have been on a liquid diet since the middle of May
> (NONE, ZERO, food EXCEPT Ensure, blended yogurt etc. and continue to
> have the problem. Two scopes have verified scar tissue narrowing 2
> places in my small intestine causing the problem. Prior to the colon
> surgery I had numerous abdominal surgeries resulting in A LOT of scar
> tissue already. My doctor said that reparing the intestine would "be
> the beginning of the END." I am very sad, frightened, angry, lost, and
> need to know if anyone out there knows what I mean. Am I going to die
> in the next 4 years? I have 3 beautiful and wonderful sons and 3
> precious grandchildren. (Not to mention my husband, parents, sisters,
> etc.)
> Is there someplace I can go for further help?
>
> Heartbroken and desparate in Utah,
> Leslie
>