Good morning everyone, it has been a while since I have posted. My
focus has been on my husband who was diagnosed with cancer and had
surgery. At the present time he is cancer free but has to be followed
very closely. He is only 45 yrs. old. On top of that stress is
dealing with my adhesions. I have had 7 surgeries, everything from an
ectopic pregnancy(this I believe started the adhesion nightmare),
hysterectomy, bowel resection, bowel obstruction, you name it, I
probably had it! My last surgery was Oct. of 2000 with Drs. Redan &
Riech, who did an excellent job. They were able to do the surgery
laproscopically, although with some difficulty. They could not gain
access through my belly button. I did well for over a year but the
adhesions are back with a vengance. I spent my Sunday at an urgent care
facility, and received an injection of pain medication. I seem to get
an injection every month or so. The facility is familiar with my
history and are quite sympathetic. I called my primary care physicans
office and am going in today to discuss my options. I also talked with
Dr. Redan via e-mail. As you all understand, it is so difficult to
make a decision to have another surgery. I try to keep a pain journal
and when the bad days outweigh the good, I give in. I just hate dealing
with the insurance, the phone calls, the money, etc. Pain management is
always an alternative, but it just delays the inevitable. I guess I
just need to think. Right now I don't have much quality to my life, and
I have so much I want to do. Thank you for listening, and my heart goes
out to all of you who are suffering. At least we have each other,
Sherry