At Tue, 19 Nov 2002, Nancy 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, 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 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. Guarding the belly is a 24/7 job. Each time
>I make a mistake and let something aggravate it, it is hours to days
>before it calms down. Even now, if I limit my activity and don't make
>any mistakes for several consecutive days, it will calm down and does
>not hurt. I believe it was calm the first week after the lap because I
>did not let anything touch it and I was not very active.
>
>Has anyone else experience similar symptoms from adhesions?
>
>Thanks much to all,
>Nancy