Re: Greetings!!
From: Peggy (pklippe1@nycap.rr.com)
Thu Aug 5 16:44:10 1999
At Wed, 4 Aug 1999, Meg wrote:
>
>I have just been reading a few of the most recent posts. It is weird
>when you read something and think, "I could have written this!"
>I am 26 today. Last summer I had an appendectomy which took three hours
>because of all the scar tissue he had to remove just to find the bugger.
>The lumen had been completely obliterated on my appendix, and the final
>analysis was "chronic appendicitis". It finally explained all the pain
>I had suffered since early high school.
>About 6+ weeks ago, I had my first laparoscopy. I had two major
>adhesions, one tying three loops of my intestine together, and the other
>had my colon attched to my upper abdominal wall pointing left.
>Before the surgery, I had faced only two things, a Colonoscopy and an
>Upper GI with follow-thru. When these two came up glaringly "normal",
>my surgeon opted to take me in for surgery.
>He has been a God-send. He listens, and is not afraid to help me. He
>does more than I thought any surgeon would. When the pain returned
>shortly after surgery, he sent me to a GI specialist. Diagnosis:
>chronic adhesions. "Here, take this pill, it will help you cope."
>My surgeon was on vacation, and I never felt so alone. I couldn't deal
>with the concept that the rest of my life would be narcotics and
>Amitriptylene.
>When he got back, we discussed the Amitriptylene. I have now taken it
>for two weeks, with minor success. But I want to try and solve this
>problem, before giving in to pill popping.
>Which is why I am here. He is willing to try anything with me!! He was
>so excited when I talked about all the great information I found on the
>net, and wants to learn all he can for me.
>We are going back into surgery soon, a decision my husband and I had
>made together. If nothing else, my doc will confirm that the adhesions
>did return in a very short amount of time. If we get all our info
>together, he may try a film to stop the adhesions.
>So for now, I remain out of work, and reliant on my husband to see us
>through financially. I help out where I can working from home doing odd
>computer jobs.
>I know I am lucky to have such a wonderful healthcare provider. Right
>now, I feel like he is my best friend. I don't want to think of what
>would happen without him.
>Remember, the best doctor is one who listens, and works with you. Don't
>be afraid to interview your prospective doctor. They are going to have
>intimate knowledge of you, like any other relationship - make sure you
>feel comfortable with it!!
>
>Grace to you all, and peace.
>Meg Bensen
Meg,Welcome to the forum.As I just posted to Tracy the most important
part of being on a forum is having all the support and understanding
from everyone.I don't know where I would be without this forum it has
brought so much relief into my life it is unbelievable.I hope that you
find as much support and understanding as I have found.Again welcome and
I hope to read more posts from you soon.
"FRIENDS THAT STICK TOGETHER" Peggy