My story is located on the quilt under Julie Cassara. I got my
adhesions from and emergency appendectomy 5 years ago. I grew lots of
adhesions from a result of this procedure. I have had only one surgery
for the removal of my adhesions (about 9 months ago), which was done
with a laser. About a month ago all my symptoms started to come back. I
will be getting a second opinion from another doctor next Tuesday and I
am a bit nervous. My previous doctor does not want to operate on me
again (unless I have at least one child first). I guess my question is
whether or not these adhesions are going to interfere with my chances of
having children? Secondly, if I do not have another operation is my life
at risk? My adhesions were found wrapped around my intestines, bowels,
bladder and right ovary. These are organs that can be dangerous if they
are not functioning properly. I am currently having problems going to
the bathroom, sleeping, eating certain food and I cannot stand for long
periods of time without having to sit from the pain. For the last four
nights I have been having dreams about death. I am feeling scared and
very anxious. I currently am taking Valium to take the edge off. My
doctor also put me on the birth control "Yasmin" in hopes to slow down
the tissue growth. I am getting ready to take sleeping pills so that I
can get some restful sleep. I need some advice.
Julie D Cassara