>----- Original Message -----
From: "Maureen Sullivan" <reenie1@rcn.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 5:03 PM
Subject: New to the site
> Hi Everyone, I am new to this site, but what I have read I already feel
> better. I have been living with abdominal problems related to adhesions
> for 8 years now. I am a 40 yr old woman who has only 10 months out of
> the year before I get sick again and have another surgery. Last winter
> I had adhesions removed along with a ft of my colon, and here I am again
> sick with horrible pain. I live in Mass. and we have alot of wonderful
> hospitals, but I don't know what to look for or ask for. If anyone has
> any suggestions I would welcome all. I have been suffering with this
> alone for too long. I have been told it is in my mind, lose weight, or
> it will pass. ALL WRONG ANSWERS. Please help I am at wits end. Thank
> you for your time. Maureen S.
>