You may wish to see someone other than a surgeon for an opinion on this-surgeons want to cut, that is what they are trained to do. There are various causes of ileus-there is even idiopathic ileus (no known cause). A good gastro may be able to help you sort this out, and explain your options. I've had ileus several times. It resolves. So far.
-- MargaretAnd will I have to "give in" and have >some surgery in order to not again experience the nightmare of ileus >again? >Thank you.