Kind Regards Christine
>From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf Of
>katelyn opalenik
>Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:43 PM
>To: adhesions-request@adhesions.org
>Subject: Re: Another Partial Obstruction
>
>Angela,
>
>I hear u loud and clear. Just got out of the hospital myself, same problem
>as you. My bowel also quits functioning when I get my period, so thats one
>straight week in the hospital. On top of that, part of my colon is dead and
>needs removed, due to a DOCTORS error. I am full of adhesions, and can get
>no one to operate, to risky. I need an ostomy, but until i am at deaths
>door, cant get one. Also allergic to sulfa, iv dye, and have been diagnosed
>with adhesive disease. I've got the health coverage, but cant get anyone to
>fix me. I feel ur frustration.
>
>On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 11:48 PM, IAS Admin (Tracy)
><tracy.joslin@adhesions.org> wrote:
>Sender: alegna2017@aol.com (angela)
>Subject: Another Partial Obstruction
>
>I really need to vent, I have been having partial obstructions on & off
>for the last 6 weeks or so but the pain became unbearable last week.I
>was hospitalized for 5 days given IV fluids, pain meds & bowel
>rest(nothing by mouth). Once again, the Physicians will not admit
>adhesions are the cause of the bowel obstructions or for the kinking &
>dilation of my intestines.I was diagnosed with adhesions over 20 years
>ago because of a ruptured appendix.
>I am uninsured & literally sinking in medical debt.I have not worked in
>over a year because of this disease & have applied for SSDI but have to
>appeal the denial decision.I have contacted a facility in Florida but
>because I am uninsured the facility is expecting me to pay $50,000.00
>that does not include physician,anesthesiologist,misc fees only the
>actual hospital fees & the facility will not accept any payment
>arrangements.So,it appears only those who are fortunate to financially
>be able to afford medical care should be allowed treatment at this
>prestigious facility known for effective treatment of ARD & prevent
>further regrowth of adhesions!I by no means expect free care but I
>expect the right to be able to have payment arrangements