At Fri, 4 Nov 2005, sdh wrote:
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>I was wondering if anyone in New Jersey has found a good doctor to treat
>adhesions. I have had four surgeries over the past 18 months for lysis
>of adhesions, and after trying pain management and getting no relief
>from it, am considering a fifth surgery. Three of my surgeries were
>performed by my Ob/Gyn, and one was performed by Dr. Gerhart in PA.
>After my last surgery (which included a hysterectomy), I got much worse
>and the colon surgeon that I am now seeing tells me that I am most
>likely full of adhesions again, but he can't give me very good odds for
>success with a fifth surgery. I have considered going to Germany, but
>have read on this message board about people who have gone, and only
>felt relief for about six months. I've been seen by about 12 doctors
>over the last two years, and am tired of hearing the same thing. If
>anyone has found a good doctor in the NJ/PA/NY area, could you please
>let me know?