My first surgery involved the removal of 18" of colon, I have had 2 adhesiolysis procedures since then with adhesions and increase in pain and symptoms each time. My last surgery was with Dr.'s Reich and Redan at the Scranto Adhesions Center. While I think they are excellent docs and I would return to see them when I just can't take it anymore, the surgery did not prevent the adhesions from reforming.
Full Catastrophe Living is an excellent book for helping those who live with chronic pain regain your quality of life, and to pick up a copy would be the best advice I could give you on where to start.
Much love and hugs,
Janet