Bev
>----- Original Message -----
From: Denise Campbell <Tigger@onlink.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@talk.obgyn.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 1999 7:27 PM
Subject: Finally!!! A Doctor Took Me Seriously!!!
> After going through three days of tests and seeing specialists at the
> Lockwood Clinic in Toronto the 6th to 8th, I'm finally being taken
> seriously there's something wrong. When I saw the Ob/Gyn at the Clinic,
> I nearly passed out on him during the pelvic exam. Then I nearly fell
> off the exam table when trying to get down w/the help of her nurse, the
> room was spinning so badly. He told me it's one of two things or even
> possibly both and that's either adheisions (which I was told in the
> beginning by the only doctor who believed me here in my home area) or
> endo or both. He's scheduled me for a Laproscopy on January 27th. I'm
> starting to get a little nervous...Okay, a *lot* nervous and I was
> wondering if those of you who have had Laps before could give me a
> little advice about what to expect before and after the Operation. Other
> than bringing my Pooh Bear and my walkman w/my favorite tape of relaxing
> music to listen to while waiting to head to the OR, I have no idea what
> else to get together or expect. Any and all tips are greatly
> appreciated. Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays to each and every one
> of you!!
>