Re: Adhesion Barriers

From: Peggy (pklippe1@nycap.rr.com)
Sun May 28 21:43:15 2000


At Sun, 28 May 2000, Sherry wrote: >

I also ran a fever after having an adhesion barrier applied.My Dr. used interceed with the second laporoscopy according to my last surgery reporty there were no adhesions. Peggy

>My last surgery was in Nov. for TAH, appendectomy, and lysis of
>extensive intestinal and abdominal adhesions. I had a laparotomy 6
>months before that for lysis of extensive adhesions and bowel
>obstructions. I asked my surgeon to use an adhesion barrier this last
>surgery. I have had 7 abdominal surgeries and will try just about
>anything that may slow down adhesion formation. My Dr. used 2 sheets
>of Seprafilm. The only problem I had after surgery was a fever. It has
>been a yr. and a half since the surgery which is very good for me. I
>feel that it may have slowed down the scar tissue response, although I
>continue to suffer from adhesions. When I have surgery again, I will
>ask for the barrier again. Sherry SMGNWV@aol.com


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