Re: FW: Hell on earth...
From: carol holderman (carolholderman@comcast.net)
Tue May 11 22:25:02 2010
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>In a message dated 5/1/2010 8:30:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
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>>Subject: Hell on earth...
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>>Hello, my name is Deanna and I had a small bowel obstruction after I got
>>home on March 18, 2003. I was in pain way before that but doctors kept
>>telling me it was in my head. I had a hysterectomy on December 21, 2000
>>(of course they didn't remove my left ovary but for some reason left me
>>open for five hours, jut rooting around I guess. They briefly went over
>>the risk as if it really wasn't a risk at all but they had to say it
>>anyway. If I had been told the whole horrible truth about adhesions and
>>what they could cause I would have never agreed to this surgery. My
>>life as I knew it was over the day they put me on that operating table
>>in 2000!!! I have had many surgeries to save my life, and am in pain all
>>the time. I have and still am missing out on my three beautiful sons
>>lives. I have PTSD AND MDD. They all say you are to young too be this
>>bad off. Just except it, I just want to scream at the top of my lungs
>>everyday, Somebody please help me!!! But no help comes. Not only that
>>though I want and need someone to talk too that knows what I am going
>>through...that is why I am here,searching for a pen pal to talk to that
>>can understand me. I use to be active,strong, and the life of the
>>party, now I am lucky to go to the store and occasionally to see a
>>friend. Other than that I am laying or sitting on my increasing ass and
>>stomache. Sorry if I sound angry,well I am I guess. But I just feel
>>alone, I know I am not the only pour soul out there searching for
>>understanding and someone to talk to about this horrible disease. Thank
>>You for reading. If you want to talk to me you know where to reach me.
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>Deanna-You've come to the right place. I'm so sorry you are in pain. I
>understand, as I have been battling pelvic/abdominal adhesions for nearly
20
>years. I, too had a hysterectomy in 2000 (total of 10 surgeries to date).
>I know it's frustrating and difficult - please know there are others "like
>you" and understand. And no, it's not all in your head. I know what's its
>like to spend countless days "on the couch" or in the hospital with
>obstructions. I have a 13 year old daughter, and I feel I miss out on a
>lot. Thanks goodness for a supportive husband and family. Please hang in
>there and feel free to e-mail me. Take care - hugs your way, Sandi
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