>----- Original Message -----
From: Helen Dynda <olddad66@runestone.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 10:47 PM
Subject: Karla N's questions about Joanne B's surgery in Germany...
> Joanne, You were unable to find Karla's questions about your surgery in
> Germany, because Karla was using Beverly's ( bnb@cybrzn.com )computer.
>
> Karla, I hope you don't mind that rearranged and numbered the questions,
> which you had about Joanne's surgery in Germany.
>
> Karla's letter was addressed to:
>
> Toni
>
> Did you happen to read the message yesterday from Joanne? She flew to
> Germany where they used the Intergel...for much cheaper than it would be
> here. She feels that she has been cured of her adhesions and I think
> that if that is true...we have much to hope for. However, I do not
> think that Intergel will be approved here in the states. One of the
> reasons it was denied for use was the increased likelihood of infection
> following the placement of the intergel. I personally feel that ten
> weeks post op is way
> too soon to say we are cured of adhesions...I am sure Joanne is feeling
> like a new woman, but I wouldn't throw caution to the wind in saying
> that I was cured if it were me. We all know how pain from adhesions can
> show up...just when we least expect it. It can take up to a couple of
> years for the pain to show up. Another patient had the same procedure
> done over in Germany and is now worse off. I don't know whether one
> should take the chance or not...it is up to the individual.
>
> 1.) I know that I would like to know just what procedure this doctor
> used?
>
> 2.) Did he use clot evacuation?
>
> 3.) Did he leave any Ringers solution in at the end of the procedure?
>
> 4.) What was this doctor's theory on adhesions?
>
> 5.) What does he feel causes adhesions to form?
>
> These are all answers that I need to have before I can consider taking
> this step. I would love to get back to Germany...I lived there for a
> couple of years and what better of an opportunity.
>
> Karla
>