>----- Original Message -----
From: toni welsh <twelsh1@hotmail.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: Coping without surgery
> At Mon, 31 Jan 2000, JF7770@aol.com wrote:
> >
> >Toni,
> >I don't know for sure what surgery you need but try to avoid a laperatomy
at
> >all costs. I too was told that this was the type of surgery I needed and
was
> >even told that to do it laparoscopically was impossible, but in doing
> >research found that many doctors do not know what is possible. I found
in
> >doing research that the least invasive the surgery was the better for
> >adhesions. I had to travel across the country to find a doctor who could
do
> >it, but they are out there! Do some more research before you let anyone
cut
> >you. I believe some doctors don't know the procedures, don't want to
learn
> >them or are just not skilled enough to do them so they opt for the easy
way
> >out for them. This is your body, your life and even if it takes more
time
> >and opinions made absolutely sure this is right for you. Sorry to
preach,
> >but I found this out theard way and really believe in the laparascopic
> >approach. You are worth the best care. Ginni
>
> Thank you Ginni and Peggy, I have been told this by so many doctors here
> in Cinti, and even dr semertzidies does them all laparotomy, I know that
> the large incision causes more adhesions, I am aware of this, just do
> not know where to turn.
>
> I am ahving trouble trying to understand the pain I have had for the
> last two days, it was so much better, at least I could do things. I
> have suffered alot the last 2 days. And the pain clinic says there is
> no more they can do with meds. I am still on oxycontin, neurotin, and
> trazadone, and they added ativan for my nerves. That was my pcp did
> that! I am so tired of all of this! BUT THANK YOU GIRLS!
>
> Toni
>