At 11/19/2002 08:31 PM -0600, you wrote:
>I had a lysis in Mid October 02 for omental adhesions. I can eat now,
>and feel stronger. A couple weeks ago I was sure those same adhesions
>had returned,
They probably have. Adhesions begin to form immediately after trauma, which includes surgery.
> but I am more and more sure the problem I am having at
>this time was never identified in the October lap. The pain is related
>to anything pressing on my belly. There is a recessed spot about 1.5 to
>2" on the midline that I think is where the omental adhesions were
>based. If it were omental adhesions again, would I be able to see
>something that deep from my skin?
I had an emergency appendectomy 40 years ago, and have had a scar similar to what you describe ever since, only mine runs for a length of 6". In March 2000, when I was diagnosed, the surgical report shows omental adhesions connecting to the bowel and intestines beginning at the point where the scar tissue is "puckered" into my belly. And yes, I have problems getting clothing loose enough around the tummy and yet tight enough to stay up.
> I am having a huge problem with
>clothes. I just can't get them big enough. If they lay on the
>abdominal area at all, within the hour it will hurt to breathe and hurt
>to talk. To me, it seems to hurt more when the skin is lightly pressed
>than when a great deal of pressure is applied. However, it is not the
>burning, stinging feeling one would expect from a nerve. It really
>feels like my skin hurts.
My pain is deeper usually, but the skin is tender most of the time.
I hope this answers at least some of your questions. Good luck.
Nancy in NB