> Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:30:38 -0600
> From: comeawake@hotmail.com
> To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
> Subject: Re: Surgery--Would you do it again? (POLL)
>
> Just say NO to surgery UNLESS its an emergency.
>
> Any good doctor will tell you this.
>
> - previous messages -
>
> Hi Katie
>
> My surgeon is going to 'release' my bowel. After a lap in June I was
> told that everything on in my right lower abdomen is 'stuck down'. I
> have multiple adhesions from the small bowel to the vault and an
> omental adhesion to the anterior abdominal wall. I also have
> ilil-inguinal nerve problems.
>
> He organised for me to see a Gastroenterologist who then confirmed
> with my Pain consultant that a take down is necessary as my bowel is
> being twisted.
>
> I have a gyne surgen going in along side a bowel specialist. I know
> there are no gaurentee's that this surgery will work and I know It may
> make things work but the daily pain and feeling that I have a constant
> stomach bug has really brought me down - everyday life is so difficult
> - if I could just have a my bowel working properly that would be a
> result to me.
>
> I live in the UK and I think our health service is different to others.
>
> I know my consultant views my case as right to go in now before it
> gets any worse and my lead to emergency surgery. I am only sad that I
> am going to have a mid line Inscision to match my hyst - belly button
> straight down and 42 staples - but it was my choice - I could wait and
> see if it obstructs but why take that risk? I have a family to think
> of and this controlled way suits - if you know what I mean?!!
>
> Lots of hugs
>
> Ann-Marie
>
> Hi Annemarie. Thank you for "stepping in". I appreciate any and all
> information I can get at this point. :-)
>
> You said that your surgeon is going to release your bowel before it
> obstructs, correct? So is that to say that he believes that if they do
> NOT release it, then it will most likely obstruct?
>
> I have never had an obstruction that required emergency surgery but have
> twice now been literally a gnat's butt away from going to the hospital
> . I was in soooo much pain! By the grace of God or whatever, I laid
> on the bed and after about 2 hours the pain subsided. I was terrifed to
> go to the hospital where I live because one of my doctors here told me
> that if I have emergency surgery locally, that's when my real problems
> will begin. He said they will open me up without regard for anything
> other than saving my life and piece me back together and ship me out.
>
> That makes me want to have surgery with Dr. Redan to release the colon
> BEFORE that happens and hope (of course) that I'll never need another
> surgery.
>
> Sometimes I think about and question this all so much that it gives me a
> headache. But hey, at least that is pain that I can take Tylenol for!
> lol!
>
> Katie
>
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