Hi, I have never posted a message, but can see that this is a great
network that might give me some help and comfort. I had surgery the
last week of April (laparoscopy) because of pain in the left side of my
abdomen. The pain started out kind of subtle and I dealt with it for
many many months. It became worse and I finally told by Gyno that
something wasn't right. I was starting to loose weight, suffering from
depression and my family was suffering, too. I had surgery and it ended
up being adhesions from my tubal 5 1/2 years ago. After the surgery I
felt really great for almost 3 months, but now I have the same pain
again. I also have severe constipation. I can't go unless I take a
laxative, which I usually end up doing about once a week just to relieve
myself. Could I have adhesions again so soon? I don't want to have
surgery every six months, but is that what I have to look forward to? Is
there anything else I can do? Also, can someone suggest an over the
counter pain reliever that is effective. I haven't found anything that
will work, except prescription (Darvocet). Sorry this message is so
long. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Heike