>----- Original Message -----
From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@mail.obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 6:08 PM
Subject: Sometimes We Have No Other Choice
> From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf
> Of
> Ginger Clark
> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 10:57 PM
> To: adhesions-request@adhesions.org
> Subject: RE: Sometimes We Have No Other Choice
>
> Thanks for the info on Dr. Redan. I posted my story a few days ago and was
> so pleased to hear back from you. I am going to a pain clinic at this
> point
> in my adhesion pain. I have received trigger point injections in my tummy
> . It does not always work and especially for very long. Next visit I will
> be having a radio frequency treatment. Not very sure about it but would
> love
> to hear from someone else that has had this treatment. I fill that I need
> a
> surgery just to remove my painful adhesions, should I push for it.
>
>> Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 18:40:04 -0500
>> From: tracy.joslin@adhesions.org
>> To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
>> Subject: Sometimes We Have No Other Choice
>>
>> Sender: kiwi2b4x@aol.com (Lis:-)
>> Subject: Sometimes We Have No Other Choice
>>
>> After some thought and prayer, I scheduled another surgery with Dr.
>> Redan today. To the average person, 17 months between surgeries is a
>> short amount of time. But for me, it was a time of drastically reduced
>> pain, more energy and an upward spike in my emotional well being because
>> my body had a chance to rest, even if for a while.
>>
>> Last year, because surgery was performed in the spring, I truly got to
>> enjoy my summer. I planted a garden, walked daily and had a wonderful
>> vacation with my family.
>>
>> My problems began again in November. As a church worship leader, I
>> struggled through Christmas productions with increasing pain and
>> horrible abdominal distention. By May of this year, my symptoms were
>> full blown.
>>
>> I agonized over the decision. I dread the bowel prep and the trip from
>> Ga. my husband and I will have to make. But, in the end, I'm so
>> grateful that Dr. Redan is there to help me have another good year.
>>
>> After more than 20 years, I still question my sanity, wonder if "it's in
>> my head" I do the things we're told to do like eat more fiber, take an
>> antidepressant, exercise,
>> get PT, blah, blah, blah. But, that isn't enough to keep adhesions out
>> of my abdomen.
>>
>> I hope this helps someone who may be feeling hopeless. If you have
>> valid medical records that clearly show you have adhesions, please call
>> Dr. Redan,
>>
>> For me,relief is in sight. For how long, I don't know. But,it's okay
>> because I'll be better that I am right now. Many medical professionals
>> discourage elective surgical procedures, saying we're only making
>> matters worse. But, in the end, the sufferer, has to make a decision
>> based on what is right for your situation. It is not a choice we want
>> to make, it's sometime our only choice.
>>
>> Thank you Dr. Redan for giving me an option.
>>
>> --
>> I have been on a gluten free diet for nearly 10 years now(Celiac Disease)
>> There is no question that it can help those with adhesions simply because
>> you are not putting as much strain on your intestines and digestive
>> track.
>> I very RARELY ever "cheat" because I KNOW what will follow. Days of
>> fatigue, bouts of severe constipation,back pain, etc. Having said that,
>> unless you are a Celiac, the diet is not ideal for everyone and is hard
>> to
>> follow properly if you eat out a lot or don't read food labels. Have a
>> great New Year everybody! Lis:)
>>
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