>----- Original Message -----
From: "marianne bolding" <ojowojo@yahoo.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: gross question
> Rosie, You should call your sister and ask her a few
> questions about how she is. What if she doesn't talk
> about it 'cause noone else does, or maybe she doesn't
> want to load her probs onto you, or even worse...maybe
> she still suffers silently. She could have something
> to share. Are you two close?
> Nausea...yuck. Before surgery to remove my adhesions
> I was nauseaus every day till I started vomiting and
> fainting. My doc didn't want to give me laproscopy
> either...he didn't have a choice when my weight kept
> dropping and I started fainting...I sort of wouldn't
> take "no" for an answer. (I didn't know about skilled
> surgeons or even adhesions then-not till after I was
> diagnosed did I learn about them).
> Unfortunately, they do not know why I got adhesions.
> I had never had a prior surgery. I was the victim of
> a hit and run accident three months before the pain
> kicked in...the doctor and I have been discussing the
> possibility of pelvic trauma from this. And know that
> I was diagnosed with the hernia...it seems even more
> so that this accident has done some damage. or I had
> an ovarian cyst rupture in December that could have
> infected that whole lower area causing the two
> adhesions. Then having surgery to remove them could
> have caused the hernia. I used to think it was poor
> diet and smoking. I think it still shouldn't be
> ruled out. I just don't know. You are sweet to
> ask...talking about it always makes me feel better.
> If I couldn't talk about it I wouldn't feel I had a
> "grip" on it. It is only through knowledge and
> understanding that I can have hope. (For what I'm not
> sure...just in knowing that I am doing my part to
> behave and take care of myself I guess).
> Are you on the quilt, Rosie? I, too can't remember
> everyone's stories...but, the longer on the board then
> the more (over time) you remember about everyone. I
> just got back from New Life Health Stores...I bough
> flaxseed meal (is that good), acid-ease by prevail,
> soy dream vanilla (never tried it--hope I like it), a
> digestive tea for after meals (I hate any tea-but cold
> sun tea...this is going to take getting used to), and
> yuck...some aloe vera juice (it's supposed to help
> de-toxify my body and aid my digestive system). I'm
> not excited about this...but, I want to do what's
> right. I don't want to end up with my stomach eaten
> away. I "always" try natural first, if it doesn't
> work...then I do pharmaceutical...(although I have to
> do both for now).
> You sound like a very nice person...you are
> so funny about your toenail. What exactly is wrong
> with it? Why will removing its nail help your pain?
> Thanks for the info on the flaxseed...any other stuff
> you use like that feel free to share with me. I
> absorb all info...I try to keep an open mind and then
> make decisions I feel are best for myself. That's all
> any of us can do. You stay sweet. Love, Marianne
> --- Rosie <kandleglo@email.msn.com> wrote:
> > Marianne do you have nausea very often? I've noticed
> > it some lately too,
> > though it is very mild. What were your adhesions
> > caused by? I gather you
> > have not had a Hysterectomy as you mentioned your
> > fallopian tubes. I'm still
> > having trouble with remembering everyone's stories.
> > I need to make time to
> > go over to the site and read the stories on the
> > quilt. I've been there but
> > it has been awhile. If you start to use the
> > flaxseed, just be sure to get
> > the ground up flax meal (I buy it in the
> > refrigerated section at the health
> > food store). I've heard that the whole flax seeds
> > can be very irritating. I
> > like the vanilla soy milk best - the plain isn't bad
> > when mixed with other
> > things, but I can't swallow it by itself. The coffee
> > and chocolate flavors
> > aren't bad though. Yes, maybe my adhesions do run
> > all the way from my toe to
> > my butt - or at least if they don't now they
> > probably will by the time they
> > get through carving on my toe! The doctor plans to
> > remove my nail root so I
> > will never have a toenail on that toe again. At this
> > rate I will be more
> > disfigured than the Elephant Man! Maybe I can apply
> > for work at the circus
> > in their freak show! I've always liked painting my
> > toenails, but I guess 9
> > bright pink ones and one bald one won't look the
> > greatest. Maybe I'll check
> > in on some press on toenails.
> > Rosie
> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "marianne bolding" <ojowojo@yahoo.com>
> > To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
> > <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 8:20 PM
> > Subject: Re: gross question
> >
> > > I've been hit with a wave of nausea...but, want to
> > try
> > > my best to answer a couple of your
> > questions...yes. I
> > > had surgeory through an OB doctor...he determined
> > my
> > > fallopian tube adhered to my sigmoid
> > colon...causing
> > > the blockage. You eat very well, Rosie. I've
> > heard
> > > lots of stuff about flaxseed...but, have yet to
> > try
> > > it.and know (today) I realize I can no longer
> > drink
> > > milk...so soy is something I'll be trying
> > soon...you
> > > suggest vanilla? Is the plain bad? My bowel
> > > movements were also solidifed but
> > ribbony...eventually
> > > it led to constipation then diarrhea. You'll know
> > > when it's time to do something more serious about
> > your
> > > bowels. Unfortunately, the body very unkindly let
> > you
> > > know when things are worsening. Bowel problems
> > and a
> > > big fat toe...I wonder if that adhesion isn't
> > attached
> > > from your toe to your butt...LOL What will they
> > do to
> > > this big toe of yours? I pray your bowel problems
> > > don't intensify and your big toe heals well. Bet
> > you
> > > can't even wear a shoe, huh? Love, Marianne
> > Thanks-
> > > your e-mail makes me feel better. (though still
> > > nauseous)
> > > --- Rosie <kandleglo@email.msn.com> wrote:
> > > > Thanks for replying Marianne! Did you have to
> > have
> > > > surgery for the partial
> > > > obstruction? I think my anger with the doctor
> > who
> > > > did this to me is almost
> > > > as bad as the pain! I don't have trouble with
> > > > constipation and I have a bowl
> > > > of oatmeal with 2 tblsps. of flax meal in a cup
> > of
> > > > soy milk & a mashed
> > > > banana for breakfast every morning - YUMMY!
> > Actually
> > > > it's not bad when you
> > > > use the vanilla soy milk. I don't have trouble
> > > > having bowel movements and
> > > > they are solidified - just rather ribbon shaped
> > as I
> > > > heard one lady on the
> > > > list mention awhile back. I thought maybe it was
> > a
> > > > temporary thing, but it
> > > > has remained like that for several weeks now. I
> > have
> > > > a doctor's appointment
> > > > Monday (pre-surgery) so I will ask him about it.
> > I
> > > > am terrified of any kind
> > > > of surgery now after what happened with my
> > > > Hysterectomy. I go in the
> > > > hospital next Thursday for surgery though on my
> > -
> > > > wait everyone, - don't
> > > > laugh - are you ready? ------ MY BIG TOE!!!!
> > LOL!
> > > > A table fell on it a
> > > > couple of months ago and apparently injured it
> > worse
> > > > than I thought - I'll
> > > > be bedridden for 2 weeks and won't be able to
> > walk
> > > > for a month! Can you
> > > > believe it? Do you suppose I'll get adhesions on
> > my
> > > > toe and they will form a
> > > > third foot? My luck - LOL!
> > > > Rosie
> >
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