Please read the message I posted here on November 17th -- "Adhesions - Should you have surgery for adhesions?"
I can provide you with more information about adhesions, if you write to me at the above address.
At Fri, 19 Nov 1999, Bridget wrote:
>
>8 yrs ago I had a tubal ligation which resulted in a preforated bowel &
>peritonitis(sp?) I had pain & problems for several yrs after the surgery
>due to adhesions. 7 weeks ago I started back with excruciating pelvic
>pains & numerous tests later found nothing wrong-Dr is now suggesting
>exploratory surgery & adhesion removal. I understand the risks-but am
>not sure what else to do- I am on codene now which takes the edge off
>but I cannot go thru what I have been thru the past 7 weeks - was in ER
>a few times & out of work 7 days total. Would love to find a Dr locally
>that deals with the adhesion barriers. All Dr's I have spoke to are
>clueless about adhesions - I get more off the Internet than I do from
>them. Can someone please give me some guidance- I don't know where else
>to turn. Monday my Dr will be giving me the name of a surgeon but I
>want to be fully armed with questions. Thanking you in advance for your
>help!
>
>--
>Bridget :-)
>
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