On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 9:39 PM, Lou <louc829@gmail.com> wrote:
> At Sat, 21 Mar 2009, Katie wrote:
>>
>>Why do you guys have to go to Germany? Would it not be easier and
>>cheaper to come to the U.S. and see adhesion specialists here? Or is
>>that even possible?
>>
>>I have no idea what you guys have to go through up there so that's why
>>I'm asking. I feel bad for anyone who has to leave their country or
>>province to seek medical care. I have to leave my state to see Dr.
>>Redan but I have met him and believe (and hope and pray), that it will
>>be worth it.
>>
>>--
>>Katie
>>
>
> HI Katie (from Lou Ont Canada)
> That is a very good question and thank you for asking it, I believe in
> going
> to the U.S. its more expensive than going to Germany + also Spray Gel
> is used
> and not in the U.S.
> The health service is very poor in this area, to find a surgeon who
> understands abd adhesions, are no were to be found + adhesion is not
> spoken
> of, thay are living in the dark ages.When I went to my Dr. I asked him
> if any
> thing can be done, he said keep taking the pills and do your know
> research,
> I could not believe at what he said, he gave me no hope. We do not have
> any
> support, from G.P.s or surgeons alike.
>
> You are very fortunate to have caring Drs (the ones I have read about
> from
> you guys on this web site)+ are now useing an adhesion barriers, we have
> nothing like that, we are just like lambs lead to the slaughter and if
> you
> tell them, how much pain you are in, that because you had surgery that
> in time
> will go away(what a joke)!!!!! and yes I would go to the U.S to have
> surgery,
> if it was feasible.
> Katie, I wish you all the best when you see your Dr.
> Take care
>