Cindy,
I just read your letter a little while ago, and really felt like we are
in the same boat, so to speak. I too have had several surgeries, and am
now going thru the same ole' familiar routine, of having a dr.altho he
is a good one, putting me on a medication, and then telling me, that I
shouldn't be on it, because it could cause me to be addicted or effect
my bowels....just so frustrated...now I await another call from his
office as they review my case again, and decide what to do. I was put
on the medication to await the Lubricoat Gel that is due out, because he
said I had a much better chance, altho he couldn't guarantee it, of not
having the adhesions recur,if I waited for the gel...now he feels I am
taking to much of the medication for the pain, (Lortab 7.5) and doesn't
want to give me that anymore,,,,says they are at a loss....they say I
either need to do the surgery now, or go to a pain management center. I
told them, I don't have insurance for all the things, and was just
trying to wait on the surgery.....now I don't know what they will do.
The pain is unreal.....I can only be on my feet for periods of time. I
have slept in the recliner for the last 3 months, because I can't lay in
my bed. SO like you, I do know the frustration......just wanted to let
you know, you aren't alone....and I'm sure there are plenty of us...just
takes everyone a while to start writing. I didn't plan on it, until I
read your message, and knew I could have written it myself, almost, to
the T! God bless you! You have my prayers......