After all of my surgeries, I have had so much pain caused by the gas. In my case the gas settles in my shoulders, neck, and ribs. It takes at least a week before it dissipates and/or reabsorbs into my body. The pain is so excruciating that it takes all of my energy and will to move those parts of my body. I have always said, that I can handle the surgery, if it wasn't for the gas. Bless my Mother, God lover her...she has set with me days after surgery rubbing my shoulders, neck, and rib area's, hoping to soothe the pain and she has cried with me as well. But you know what? I would do anything and go anywhere, if it was going to make me well and feel better. Does anyone else have the same pain, caused by the gas? renee
Helen Dynda wrote:
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> From: jarlap@epix.net
> To: Helen DyndaSent: Friday, July 28, 2000 1:23 PMSubject: Re: Robin
> has a question....
> Dear Helen,
> Dr. Reich and I ALWAYS use heated and humidified gas at 100 degrees
> F. This helps prevent post op pain and prevents tissues from drying
> out during surgery. There are recent articles by Dr. Reich on this,
> but probably has nothing to do with adhesions.
> Steroids are BAD for surgery. They predispose patients to
> infections and poor healing. They do NOT prevent adhesions, and
> actually do not like to operate on people on steroids if at all
> possible!. Hope this helps, Jay Redan, M.D.
>
> From: "Helen Dynda" <olddad66@runestone.net>
> Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 11:13:46 -0500
> To: <jarlap@epix.net>
> Subject: Robin has a question....
>
> Dear Dr. Redan,
> Robin asked the following question on the International Adhesions
> Society Message Board this morning. Is there any validity to what
> Robin has heard ( or read ). Do you or Dr. Reich use these
> techniques?
>
> Robin's post on the IAS Message Board:
>
> Robin heard that when laparoscopic surgery is done, the gas ( which is
> used to inflate the abdomen ) is used at room temperature.
> Robin read somewhere that if the gas is warmed to body temperature,
> that this may help to reduce the chances of adhesions returning.
>
> Robin also heard that if steroids are used before & after surgery (
> not sure of the length of time prior or post ) that steroids will help
> too.
>
> Is there a way Robin could find out from Drs. Reich/Redan if the above
> are factual information or possible...or just crazy info...and if they
> use those techniques along with their surgeries? Thanks Robin
>
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