Yeah Lillian!
I love your determination....you go girl! LOL
Love & hugs
Jo www.bombobeach.com
>From: Msvirgo9459@aol.com
>Reply-To: adhesions@adhesions.org
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
>Subject: Re: Why I'm having another lap and...
>Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2002 22:12:51 -0600
>
>Sue,
>I'm sorry you are going through all this living hell.I thoroughly understand
>all you are going through having been through the same myself and always
>thinking there was definately something wrong that someone was missing.But it
>was the adhesions and unfortunately having more surgery only worsened my
>pain. I went in for just a Laparoscopy and woke up with an incision 12" down
>my abdomen which only created what I am now barely able to hold on to my job
>with tons of narcotics to help control my pain to be able to function.I had 6
>weeks pain free and everything started all over again. I really feel for you
>but the only thing that helped me to be able to sleep without pain is the
>meds,heating pads, long hot baths,relaxing,stop lifting and stretching .No
>bending no long sitting time,no long standing time,I have to have help to
>wash my car,cook,mop,vaccum.I can't ride the lawnmower the vibration
>killsme.I can't ride the fourwheeler with my kids.I can't march in the parade
>with my son.I can't sit and watch their football games,I can't help my hubby
>remodel my sons home.I can sweep but I can't bend down and pick it up with
>the dust pan. I feel worthless But I WILL NOT LET THIS DISEASE TAKE OVER ME.
>I will survive and you and all of us here will too.We are not alone we are
>all here for each other and we will support and pray for each other no matter
>what the decision is.Helen Dynda and Gloria are still in Germany I think.They
>both just had surgery per Dr Korell and our thoughts and prayers are with
>them.And I will pray for yu also that all goes well. Make sure they atleast
>attempt to use a barrier and all the necessary precautions to prohibit
>further adhesion problems. Go in with your head high and a wonderfully
>positive attitude.
>Love and Blessings
>Lillian