Re: adhesion barriers
From: Christine M. Smith (smithy@maine.rr.com)
Mon May 17 09:56:27 1999
At Mon, 17 May 1999, sherry wrote:
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>I would like to share my experience with adhesion barriers. I had my
>5th surgery for dense adhesions in Nov. The adhesions had completely
>covered all organs in my pelvis, were wrapped around my intestines and
>appendix, and were in my uterus. I had a total hysterectomy,
>appendectomy and lysis of extensive adhesions. At my request, my
>surgeon used the adhesion barrier Seprafilm. Before this surgery in
>Nov. I had surgery in May (6 mo. before) for dense adhesions and ended
>up with bowel obstructions. I was in the hospital for over 2 weeks. My
>Dr. said I had the worst case of adhesions he had ever seen. I felt
>the adhesion barrier was my only hope. It has been 6 months since my
>surgery with the barrier. Although I do feel the adhesions,(constant
>back pain and pulling) I am convinced the barrier has slowed down their
>progress. I did not have any side effects or problems with the barrier
>placement. I encourage anyone who battles with adhesions to consider
>using a barrier. After all, it's all we have !!! Sherry
Hi Sherry:
Thanks for sharing this. I see the colo-rectal doctor this Thursday and
will definitely ask him his opinion. My case is not as extensive so I
don't see why a barrier wouldn't work. It'll be interesting to hear
what he says.
Chris S.