I would like to know how long I should wait before giving in the surgery
again. I had 2 laparotomies in 1998 for extensive dense adhesions
throughout the abdomen, and on intestines. The surgeries also included
TAH and appendectomy. I was hospitalized several months ago for a
partial obstruction as I have experienced acute obstructions in the
past. The pulling is severe in my back and today feels like my insides
are being pulled out through my lower back and buttocks!!! I am having
trouble bending. I have been told my my surgeons and pain clinic
doctors that I should not have surgery again until I start throwing up.
My understanding is due to the fact that I have had previous surgeries
on my intestine including a resection, the surgery is quite risky. What
do I do in the mean time? My husband and I are going on vacation in 2
1/2 weeks! We didn't get to go last year because I was hospitalized a
lot. We are looking forward to this time together. I feel like I'm
going crazy, this whole adhesion thing is just a dream, when will I wake
up? Sherry in WV