Abdominal adhesion problems

From: IAS Admin (tracy.joslin@adhesions.org)
Mon Mar 24 18:40:41 2008


From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf Of julie klimko-hix Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 11:31 PM Subject: Re: Abdominal adhesion problems

i have had at least 25 surgeries, with 10 of them being in the last 2 years...all my surgeons are in salt lake city.  10 hour drive, so with bowel obstructions i get flown to slc via medical airplane. i am pretty much down to drinking boost and low fiber ensure to survive.  when i do eat i hurt and at leas once a month have to go to the hospital for ng tubes and decom-pression.  makes it hard to work full time...im a nurse...lol!  so if i stick to liquids i do better but i love food and love to cook.  its a cruel joke. but im better overall than i was 2 years ago so for that im thankful.  it is helpful to talk to others as there are NO support groups in the area for this.   Thanks

> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:29:14 -0500
> From: vhamm01@comcast.net
> To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
> Subject: Re: Abdominal adhesion problems
>
> Dear Julie:
>
> I have only had one surgery to resect my colon. I nearly died from the
peritonitis I developed as a result of the ruptured colon which went undiagnosed for 7 hours while I waited in the ER. I have avoided having any adhesions removed because I am absolutely scared to go under the knife again. >
> -Valerie
>
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>
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> From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
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> > From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf

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Of > > julie klimko-hix
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:56 PM
> > Subject: RE: Abdominal adhesion problems
> >
> > thanks valerie! im willing to try! have you had many surgeries? julie
> >
> > > Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:40:16 -0600
> > > From: vhamm01@comcast.net
> > > To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
> > > Subject: Re: Abdominal adhesion problems
> > >
> > > Dear Margie:
> > >
> > > I have similar symptoms as you -- chronic constipation, ankles
swelling, > > difficulty in stooping over). I have diverticulosis, with a history of
> > ruptured colon, peritonitis and septic shock (my treating physician had
> > diagnosed my abdominal pain as IBS and depression - a typical male
physician > > dx).
> > >
> > > I find that by taking 2 capsules of flax seed oil daily I can prevent
> > severe constipation. When I need additional help I rely on Miralax.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps--
> > >
> > > -Valerie
> > >


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