Take care, Suzanne
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At Wed, 27 Jan 2010, Missy wrote:
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>Hello everyone,
>I just found this site and am so excited to see a site that deals with
>what we go through on a day to day basis!! So I need to say a big THANKS
>to all that respond and help us all out!
>Ok. Here is my situation. I am a 31 year old female who has had major
>problems with adhesions. First surgery was an emergency c-section(cut
>the long way), then another csection the same way. I also have kidney
>stone problems so have had several minor surgeries for those, then was
>diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis, had 2 laparoscopic surgeries to
>remove endo but it grew back so fast and was attacking my intestines,
>bladder, and kidneys so my gyn. told me to I needed a total
>hysterectomy. Had total hysterectomy in July of 07. Less than a year
>later was back in surgery with severe pain and issues with bowel. My
>doctor went in again and adhesions were everywhere! They had attacked my
>intestines, they had to repair some areas but no complete obstructions
>just partial, also my stomach, kidneys, and bladder were attached to my
>stomach wall and everything was just a big mess. He cleaned me up and I
>was good for about a year. I then went to a specialist who performed
>yet another surgery to remove adhesions and repair my organs once again.
>I am now having all of the same symptoms that I had before but worse. I
>am in severe pain most days, and 3 days ago was sent to emergency room
>with pain, vomiting and extreme constipation. They did nothing for me
>and basically did not believe that my adhesion problem is what is
>causing my issues right now. I know my body and I know there is
>something not right! I am stuck! I dont know what to do. I want to go
>see my gyn. and talk with him but am scared to have another surgery. I
>am also scared that he will do nothing for me. I am hoping to network
>here and maybe here some information on new treatments to stop the
>growth of adhesions or any info on doctors in my area that specialize in
>this condition! I need help. I can not continue living in pain every
>day and getting no relief or answers. Any advise or even support is
>greatly appreciated! Thanks so much for listening. Also I am located in
>Wisconin but am willing to travel to find a doctor who can do something
>to make these darn things go away.