>----- Original Message -----
From: MeLissa <lissamelwh@aol.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@talk.obgyn.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 1:59 AM
Subject: I'm new here and looking for support
> Hello everyone. I'm 26 years old and have had a total hysterectomy and
> ooperectomy because of adhesions. I had my last surgery just a few
> months ago on April 27, 1999. But I've allready reached the point to
> where I can't go on any longer with this pain! Durring the April
> surgery, I had two groups of adhesions removed from my bowel that were
> causing a partial blockage. The surgeon used Interceed hoping to ward
> off any new one. Yet within a month, my pain came back. I've been
> trying my best to ignore it for the simple fact that I'm scared to death
> of having another surgery. But today, I can't cope any longer! The pain
> has suddenly intensified to the point that I spent most of today curled
> up in a ball crying. I can't even eat anymore for fear that the pain
> and pressure will get worse. I realize that this is long so I'll try to
> end this quickly. But I'm going back to the dr.s on Monday and am
> really looking for someone to talk too. To be quite honest, I'm scared
> to death that this will never end. I know that each surgery I have may
> cause more adhesions, but I also know that i can't survive with my bowel
> being blocked. This darn condition has allready solen all of my femal
> organs from me. I'm terrified of what it will take next.
>
> If you wouldn't mind helping me by being my friend, please email me. I'd
> love to support you in return
>