I dont know much about what sort of specialists you have all used, but it is so important to be aware of all the possibilities.
I suppose most of you know about spraygel, the dangers re: bleeding, diathermy, drainage tubes, etc. but there are so many things to consider.
**Great Reference- EndoGyn (Drs. Kruschinski & Reich)Gasless Laparoscopy - these guys know adhesions and their site is w ell worth checking out. I hope you all have Drs in your areas who use the latest techniques.
Corrective surgery (adhesion lysis) - requires a GIFTED SURGEON (actually two) who have advanced training and follow the right procedure METICULOUSlY. Use a specialist laparoscopist /gynacologist who has studied advanced laparoscopic techniques AND works in conjuntion with a bowel surgeon for those bits (some endometriosis specialists are qualified to do advanced adhesiolysis - are very skilled - and you dont need endo to use the special clinics, it can be a good place to start).
I believe I found my dream (brilliant) surgeon and had corrective surgery, although it's early yet (9 days) I am more hopeful than ever before.
Brief History Very messy laparotomy at age 14 (from misdiagnosed burst abscess) causing scepticemia, unilateral oophorosalpingectomy, etc.) After years of pelvic and abdominal pain (the attachment of abdominal/pelvic walls also caused a back and neck problem) A second laparotomy 10 years later
- Dr'cleaned me up'and made everything worse. I became a wreck, an absolute wreck, barely functioning for 5 years, wanted to die at times - you know the story.
Recent Surgery He did cold cutting,used no heat(coagulation)or stitching etc,- meticulous handling of tissues, kept area dry (no fluid to drain).
Removed extensive pelvic/abdo, omentum, adnexal(very important)adhesions mobilized the bowel etc. So far as I said, I am very hopeful, Will keep everyone posted.
Good luck all you brave ladies.
-- Coco