Good luck with the doc and share,
In friendship alike,
Ann-georgia
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Adhesions Society" <adhesions@adhesions.org>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 1:11 PM
Subject: ADHESIONS digest 770
> ADHESIONS Digest 770
>
> Topics covered in this issue include:
>
> 1) Bowel or Intestinal obstruction...Bowel
resection...Constipation...Omentum...Digestive Disease
> by "Helen Dynda" <olddad66@runestone.net>
> 2) Dr. Redan's Address
> by SAM7398@AOL.COM (Stacey)
> 3) Re: Looking for some help
> by "Robyne Hinks" <rhinks@eisa.net.au>
> 4) Re: ?'s about adhesions(please help)(Kathy)
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (wendy)
> 5) Re: Dr. Redan's Address
> by rmasse2333@aol.com (Robin)
> 6) Intestine Adhesions
> by barkerbb@qwest.net (Linda Beebe)
> 7)
> by "Terri Lynch" <tdlynch@alltel.net>
> 8) Re:
> by Chrissy492@aol.com
> 9) Medical Records......How to get your medical records.
> by "Helen Dynda" <olddad66@runestone.net>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:35:45 -0600
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: "Helen Dynda" <olddad66@runestone.net>
> To: <olddad66@runestone.net>, <adhesions@obgyn.net>
> Subject: Bowel or Intestinal obstruction...Bowel
resection...Constipation...Omentum...Digestive Disease
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> As you read through the following articles, you will find hints on " how > to prevent " the consequences which can result -- if you do not do > whatever is necessary to keep your gastro-intestinal organs functioning > in a healthy way.
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 1.) Postoperative Adhesive Intestinal Obstruction
>
> http://www.bhj.org/journal/1996/3802_apr/reviews_365.htm
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 2.) Intestinal obstruction
>
> http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/000260.htm
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 3.) Abdominal distention ( swollen abdomen )
>
> http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/003122.htm
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 4.) Constipation, impaction, and bowel obstruction: PDQ Supportive > Care/Screening/Prevention Information
>
> http://www.graylab.ac.uk/cancernet/303510.html
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 5.) Bowel resection
>
> http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/002941.cfm
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 6.) Intestinal Obstruction: Self-Assessment for Intestinal Obstruction
>
> http://www.ibionet.com/intestinalobstruction.html
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 7.) Constipation, impaction, and bowel obstruction: Information from > PDQ for Patients
>
> http://imsdd.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancernet/503510.html
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 8.) Constipation ( The Url for this article may not be completely > highlighted. If so, enter it onto the address-line of your computer.)
>
> http://www.medicalonline.com.au/medical/disease_index/general/constipa.ht> m
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 9.) Intestinal Obstruction
>
> http://www.nurseminerva.co.uk/intobs.html
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 10.) Omentum...a definition
>
> http://webmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_1458702
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 11.) Digestive Disease -- many links!
>
> http://healthlink.mcw.edu/digestive-disease/
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> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As you read through the following > articles, you
> will find hints on " how to prevent " the consequences which can result > -- if
> you do not do whatever is necessary to keep your gastro-intestinal > organs
> functioning in a healthy way. </DIV>
> <DIV>
> <P>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~
> <P>1.) Postoperative Adhesive Intestinal Obstruction
> <P><A
> href="http://www.bhj.org/journal/1996/3802_apr/reviews_365.htm">http://> http://www.bhj.org/journal/1996/3802_apr/reviews_365.htm</A>
>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~
> <P>2.) Intestinal obstruction
> <P><A
> href="http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/000260.htm">http://> http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/000260.htm</A>
>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~
> <P>3.) Abdominal distention ( swollen abdomen )
> <P><A
> href="http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/003122.htm">http://> http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/003122.htm</A>
>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~
> <P>4.) Constipation, impaction, and bowel obstruction: PDQ > Supportive
> Care/Screening/Prevention Information
> <P><A
> href="http://www.graylab.ac.uk/cancernet/303510.html">http://www.grayla> b.ac.uk/cancernet/303510.html</A>
>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~
> <P>5.) Bowel resection</P>
> <P><A
> href="http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/002941.cfm">http://www.healt> hcentral.com/mhc/top/002941.cfm</A></P>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~</P>
> <P>6.) Intestinal Obstruction: Self-Assessment for Intestinal > Obstruction
> </P>
> <P><A
> href="http://www.ibionet.com/intestinalobstruction.html">http://www.ibi> onet.com/intestinalobstruction.html</A>
> </P>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~</P>
> <P>7.) Constipation, impaction, and bowel obstruction: Information > from
> PDQ for Patients</P>
> <P><A
> href="http://imsdd.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancernet/503510.html">http://imsdd.> meb.uni-bonn.de/cancernet/503510.html</A></P>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~
> <P>8.) Constipation ( <FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial > size=2>The Url
> for this article may not be completely highlighted. If so, > enter it
> onto the address-line of your computer.) </FONT></FONT>
> <P><A
> href="http://www.medicalonline.com.au/medical/disease_index/general/con> stipa.htm">http://www.medicalonline.com.au/medical/disease_index/general/> constipa.htm</A>
>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~
> <P>9.) Intestinal Obstruction
> <P><A
> href="http://www.nurseminerva.co.uk/intobs.html">http://www.nurseminerv> a.co.uk/intobs.html</A>
> </P>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~</P>
> <P>10.) Omentum...a definition </P>
> <P><A
> href="http://webmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_1458702">http://we> bmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_1458702</A>
> </P>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~</P>
> <P>11.) Digestive Disease -- many links! </P>
> <P><A
> href="http://healthlink.mcw.edu/digestive-disease/">http://healthlink.m> cw.edu/digestive-disease/</A><!-- body="end" > --></P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>
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> ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:41:47 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: SAM7398@AOL.COM (Stacey)
> To: ADHESIONS@ADHESIONS.ORG
> Subject: Dr. Redan's Address
> Message-ID: <200101100441.WAA03058@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Can anyone tell me what address I need to use when I send my medical
> records to Dr. Redan. I am finally sending them to him. I just don't
> know what else to do. I just had surgery #5 and no relief, actually the
> pain has become worse since the surgery. I don't know if I am just
> falling into the hands of the wrong surgeons or what. I have been so
> frustrated and so depressed about this. I know like everyone else here,
> I am so tired of being in pain day after day, surgery after surgery.
> These days it has reached the point where I don't really care if I die.
> Sometimes I think my family would be better off without the burden I put
> on them. I am so glad I found this site, this is one thing that does
> keep me going because I know that all of you have felt the same way I
> have. I have been in such a depressed state here lately, I guess
> because I have been in such pain. I am trying my best not to give up
> hope...and try to hang in there. I am just really glad I have you guys
> to talk to and share my feelings with.
>
> In Friendship
> Stacey
>
> --
> Stacey
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 20:01:43 +1000
> ------------------------------
> From: "Robyne Hinks" <rhinks@eisa.net.au>
> To: <adhesions@adhesions.org>
> Subject: Re: Looking for some help
> Message-ID: <00f801c07aec$59753d20$21f8a6cb@robynehinks>
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> Dear Trace My name is Robyne and I live in Brisbane (or rather > Beenleigh) and I have a fabulous surgeaon ewho is willing and very good > in taking down adhesions.He is Dr Fielding and goes to the Wesley > Hospital.Please contact me any time on my email and I will talk to > you,it is rhinks@eisa.net.au Love always Robyne
>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: niko
> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
> Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 5:26 PM
> Subject: Looking for some help
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I am hoping some of you can help me, so here goes.
>
> I have heard of some of the new surgical techniques that are used in > ARD. Because I live in Australia, I am wondering if anyone knows of an > experienced adhesiologist in Queensland? I know it's a long shot, but > with my complications, not many doctors will touch me.
>
> I have had nearly 25 operations, for Endometriosis, Adenmyosis, Bowel > Resections, Hysterectomy, Appendectomy, IBS, Both Ovaries Removed, > Urethral Resections due to Adhesions, etc, etc, etc.
>
> I have been doing well until a month or so ago, when that constant > pulling stabbing pain returned. I am taking "Deptran" which only helps > to a certain degree now as the pain intensifies. I try not to take many > pain medications, as it irritates my bowel and that kind of pain I can > live without.
>
> I wonder how many doctors use this "Harmonic Scalpel"? and how > effective is it in ARD treatment. If the Germany doctors use many > "Barriers" as I have seen discussed in our messages.
>
> Questions, Questions, I know, but I want to be armed with effective > treatments before I travel eight hours away to continue my search for a > surgeon that will operate. I have been rejected by all specialists in my > hometown. I moved back to Rockhampton from my major capital city of > Melbourne early last year. I am much happier here with family around me > that's foresure, but also have made the specialist help nearly > impossible. I could maybe afford to travel back to Melbourne for surgery > if need be, but will they do it properly? I need this to end now... why? > I am only 30. I don't need an operation for every year of my life one > would think.
>
> I am staying as strong as I can, but any medical information on what > products worked with your surgeries will help me.
>
> Thanks alot for listening
> Trace
>
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> <DIV><FONT size=2>Dear Trace My name is Robyne and I live in Brisbane > (or rather
> Beenleigh) and I have a fabulous surgeaon ewho is willing and very good > in
> taking down adhesions.He is Dr Fielding and goes to the Wesley > Hospital.Please
> contact me any time on my email and I will talk to you,it is <A
> href="mailto:rhinks@eisa.net.au">rhinks@eisa.net.au</A> Love always
> Robyne</FONT></DIV>
> <BLOCKQUOTE
> style="BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: > 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px">
>> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
> <DIV
> style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: > black"><B>From:</B>
> <A href="mailto:nicko69@dingoblue.net.au"
> title=nicko69@dingoblue.net.au>niko</A> </DIV>
> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
> href="mailto:adhesions@forum.obgyn.net"
> titlehesions@forum.obgyn.net>Multiple recipients of list > ADHESIONS</A>
> </DIV>
> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, January 06, > 2001 5:26
> PM</DIV>
> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Looking for some > help</DIV>
> <DIV><BR></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>Hello everyone,</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>I am hoping some of you can help me, so here goes. >
> </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>I have heard of some of the new surgical > techniques that are
> used in ARD. Because I live in Australia, I am wondering if anyone > knows of an
> experienced adhesiologist in Queensland? I know it's a long shot, but > with my
> complications, not many doctors will touch me.</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>I have had nearly 25 operations, for > Endometriosis,
> Adenmyosis, Bowel Resections, Hysterectomy, Appendectomy, IBS, Both > Ovaries
> Removed, Urethral Resections due to Adhesions, etc, etc, > etc.</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>I have been doing well until a month or so ago, > when that
> constant pulling stabbing pain returned. I am taking "Deptran" which > only
> helps to a certain degree now as the pain intensifies. I try not to > take many
> pain medications, as it irritates my bowel and that kind of pain I can > live
> without. </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>I wonder how many doctors use this "Harmonic > Scalpel"? and
> how effective is it in ARD treatment. If the Germany doctors use many
> "Barriers" as I have seen discussed in our messages. </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>Questions, Questions, I know, but I want to be > armed with
> effective treatments before I travel eight hours away to continue my > search
> for a surgeon that will operate. I have been rejected by all > specialists in my
> hometown. I moved back to Rockhampton from my major capital city of > Melbourne
> early last year. I am much happier here with family around me that's > foresure,
> but also have made the specialist help nearly impossible. I could > maybe afford
> to travel back to Melbourne for surgery if need be, but will they do > it
> properly? I need this to end now... why? I am only 30. I don't need an >
> operation for every year of my life one would think. </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>I am staying as strong as I can, but any medical > information
> on what products worked with your surgeries will help me. > </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>Thanks alot for listening</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>Trace</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>
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> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:20:14 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (wendy)
> To: ADHESIONS@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: ?'s about adhesions(please help)(Kathy)
> Message-ID: <200101101420.IAA08305@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Kathy,
> My gyn does believe that is what was causing my pain, she removed as
> much as the adhesions as possible. I really don't remember much of what
> she said. I know my adhesions were binded to my uterus and ovaries, and
> other things but I can't remember. I was to out of it. I am just
> really scared that they will return and I will have to have future
> surgeries. I wish my appt. was a lot sooner so I didn't have to wonder
> so much. I am really glad my gyn and I decided to go ahead with the
> laproscopy. We would have started treatment with a med that I didn't
> even need.
>
> At Tue, 9 Jan 2001, Kathy Luchin wrote:
> >
> >Dear Wendy:
> >
> >I know what you went through. I went a week with ruptured appendix. I
> >didn't have an abcess because they left the incision open but some nasty
> >stuff was in there. Needed a lot of antibiotics,etc.
> >
> >You need to ask your gyn if they have ever done a laparoscopy and
lysed(cut)
> >the adhesions. I know of only a few doctors who have experience doing
that.
> >Dr. Redan, Dr. Reich and Dr. Korell. The thing you want to avoid is open
> >abdomen surgery since more adhesions can develop the more surgery you
have.
> >You also want someone experienced in the scope surgery who knows how long
> >and tedious the surgery can be. My gyn was over her head, thought it was
> >ovarian cancer and when she saw it was adhesions and a pseudocyst, just
> >drained the cyst and closed me up. She also told me to live with the
pain
> >because no doctor would attempt to do any further surgery. That's when I
> >found Dr. Redan at the forum.
> >
> >Let me know what your doctors says. It would help you if your gyn really
> >believed that the pain you are having is from the adhesions. Most
doctors
> >don't believe that adhesions cause pain. My PCP believed me and helped
me
> >get a referral to Dr. Redan. If you can't go to Scranton or New York,
Dr.
> >Redan is more than willing to review your records and make
recommendations
> >to your gyn without any charge.
> >
> >Good luck, hope to hear from you soon.
> >
> >kathy
>> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "wendy" <anonymous@medispecialty.com>
> >To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
> >Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 10:19 AM
> >Subject: Re: ?'s about adhesions(please help)(Kathy)
> >
> >> Thank you for your response. if you don't mind I want to give you a
> >> little more information. I went a week without knowing that I was
> >> having pain related to my appendix, when the hospital finally realized,
> >> the second night in a row of going to the er, that my appendix was
> >> rupturing. They scheduled me for surgery that next morning and removed
> >> my appendix. A week or so later I devolped an abcess that was starting
> >> to make my incison open up. I went to the doctor and they thought they
> >> had a gas leak in the building but it was my abcess and it was the size
> >> of a basketball.. From what my gyn said that all of this was the cause
> >> of my adhesions. I am really worried that these will come back. I
> >> wonder the adhesions related to all the cervicitis infections I had, or
> >> if I really even had cervitictis or it was just the adhesions that was
> >> causing the pelvic pain. I have a follow up with my gyn on the 18th.
I
> >> am just trying to find out what I am up against.
> >>
> >> At Mon, 8 Jan 2001, Kathy L. wrote:
> >> >
> >> >Hi Wendy:
> >> >
> >> >I read your posting and thought you might like to know about my
history.
> >> >I had a ruptured appendix 3 yrs ago that went undiagnosed for 1 week.
> >> >Also diagnosed with chronic appendicitis since I have had pain in my
> >> >right side periodically over the last 25 years with many
laparoscopies,
> >> >etc without diagnosis. Anyway, the surgery was life-threatening
because
> >> >of infection. The incision was left open to heal for 3 months, with
> >> >visiting nurses to pack the wound twice a day. After a tough recovery
I
> >> >had back spasms and PT and chiropractor helped somewhat. The surgeon
> >> >told me that everything was stuck to the back of my pelvis.
> >> >
> >> >In June of 2000 I had severe pain in the right side again and
vomiting.
> >> >I had a CT scan and it showed a very large growth. The gyn thought it
> >> >was ovarian CA and operated (laparotomy) on July 10th. It turned out
to
> >> >be a large cyst of adhesions. The bladder, bowel, uterus, and pelvic
> >> >wall were stuck together forming a "ball" that was filled with fluid.
> >> >The right ovary and fallopian tube were inside of the adhesion "ball".
> >> >The surgeon did not know how to separate the organs and just drained
the
> >> >fluid (over 450cc). I had pain return in 2 wks, the fluid reformed.
I
> >> >had problems with that incision healing, infection, needed home nurses
> >> >again and the doctor told me to live with the pain because no surgeon
> >> >would touch me with a 10 foot pole.
> >> >
> >> >That is when I found this web site. Thank God and all of the people
who
> >> >give information here. I had laparoscopic surgery with Dr. Redan in
> >> >Scranton on November 22nd and he was able to separate (lyse) all of
the
> >> >adhesions, thereby removing the "pseudocyst" as he called it and no
more
> >> >fluid build up. I wonder if you have the same type of thing going on?
> >> >Dr. Redan emailed me right away after I asked him if he ever heard of
a
> >> >fluid build up. He said that it is very common to have a "pseudocyst"
> >> >form after a ruptured appendix. Also adhesions form easily because of
> >> >the trauma and infection.
> >> >
> >> >My pain is gone. I only have slight discomfort from the surgery that
is
> >> >relieved with Tylenol or rest. I am returning to work on Jan 16th
after
> >> >being off since July.
> >> >
> >> >Sorry this was so long, but I wanted to let you know that this has
> >> >happened to other people. I am sure you will get the necessary
> >> >information from the people at this site. Good luck and keep up
posted.
> >> >
> >> >--
> >> >Kathy L.
> >> >
> >> >At Mon, 8 Jan 2001, wendy wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>Thanks for responding, the adhesions were due to an appendectomy that
i
> >> >>had about 10 years ago. My gyn also stated that she could tell that
I
> >> >>had an infection also related to that surgery, in which I did.
> >> >>
> >> >>At Mon, 8 Jan 2001, Janet Karam wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>Hi Wendy...Glad you found the site...I am thanking God every day
that I
> >have
> >> >>>found it, as I searched for almost 2 years with no luck.
> >> >>>
> >> >>>Were the adhesions your doc found due to a post-surgical procedure,
or
> >> >>>endemetriosis?
> >> >>>
> >> >>>There lots of helpful information on this site. You can go to the
> >> >>>archivesfor research...you can make search inquiries at the bottom
of
> >the
> >> >>>message board page...enter adhesions, or endemetriosis, or
adhesiolysis
> >for
> >> >>>example, and you will find alot! Also you may find it helpful to
read
> >> >>>through the personal stories on the Adhesion Quilt if you haven't
> >already
> >> >>>done so.
> >> >>>
> >> >>>I'd be glad to help in any way...let me know.
> >> >>>
> >> >>>Janet
>> >> >>>----- Original Message -----
> >> >>>From: "wendy" <anonymous@medispecialty.com>
> >> >>>To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
> >> >>>Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 9:49 AM
> >> >>>Subject: ?'s about adhesions(please help)
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> I just recently had a laproscopy done and my gyn found alot of
> >adhesions
> >> >>>> mainly on my right side. I was curious to know more about this
> >> >>>> condition and what the possible treatment is.
> >> >>>>
> >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:44:21 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: rmasse2333@aol.com (Robin)
> To: ADHESIONS@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Dr. Redan's Address
> Message-ID: <200101101444.IAA13261@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Stacey,
> I passed your request on to Pam. I sent her an email with your email
> address. She will help you to get to Dr Redan. She had her surgery
> with him this past year & can give you all the information that you
> need. Good luck & DON'T give up.
> Best wishes
> Robin
>
> At Tue, 9 Jan 2001, Stacey wrote:
> >
> >Can anyone tell me what address I need to use when I send my medical
> >records to Dr. Redan. I am finally sending them to him. I just don't
> >know what else to do. I just had surgery #5 and no relief, actually the
> >pain has become worse since the surgery. I don't know if I am just
> >falling into the hands of the wrong surgeons or what. I have been so
> >frustrated and so depressed about this. I know like everyone else here,
> >I am so tired of being in pain day after day, surgery after surgery.
> >These days it has reached the point where I don't really care if I die.
> >Sometimes I think my family would be better off without the burden I put
> >on them. I am so glad I found this site, this is one thing that does
> >keep me going because I know that all of you have felt the same way I
> >have. I have been in such a depressed state here lately, I guess
> >because I have been in such pain. I am trying my best not to give up
> >hope...and try to hang in there. I am just really glad I have you guys
> >to talk to and share my feelings with.
> >
> >In Friendship
> >Stacey
> >
> >--
> >Stacey
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 09:20:49 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: barkerbb@qwest.net (Linda Beebe)
> To: ADHESIONS@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Intestine Adhesions
> Message-ID: <200101101520.JAA23056@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Hello everyone...I need advice and help, I'm miserable.
> One year ago this month, I had gall bladder surgery, but I'd also had 3
> different surgeries in the last 3 years before this...two hernia
> repairs, and a hysterectomy.
> During the Gall Bladder Surgery, I ended up on the 'table' for something
> like 3+ hours while my surgeon removed/fixed adhesions in my small
> intestines she discovered once inside.
> My symptoms have/had included: Extreme discomfort and distention upon
> eating just about anything. GAS!!! HUGE amounts of gas.
> Just general pain in my stomach. Heatburn, hicups?...just very very
> uncomfortable.
> Also...things may be being complicated by a hyenal hernia, sorry spellng
> is off...
> WELL..all the symptoms are back, and I'm miserable and have trouble
> eating almost anything, I can't sleep well, due to pain...everything is
> still 'passing', but the pain is almost contant, and when I do eat, it's
> horrible!
> I have seen people mention altering your diet to help this situation?
> What other non surgical alternatives are there?
> And how can I find out more about the diet?
> And how do you find a doctor who specializes in this? IS there any?
> thank you
>
> --
> Linda Beebe
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:39:30 -0800
> ------------------------------
> From: "Terri Lynch" <tdlynch@alltel.net>
> To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
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> Hi everyone, this is Terri. Sorry I haven't written or anything for > awhile. I have been really sick. Come to find out for the last few > months I have had allot of problems and have not even had the strength > to get out of bed. Well they finally found out what was wrong after > going back and forth to the hospital. I was having bad reaction to the > patch that I was on. I used it for three months. My life was miserable. > Now I am doing somewhat better and hope to start getting things done. I > felt like that was not living and I was just ready to throw it all in. I
> still have allot of pain but now am able to get up. So I hope to be back > on line daily. I really have missed you all. Love you all, Terri
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> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Hi everyone, this is Terri. Sorry I > haven't
> written or anything for awhile. I have been really sick. Come to find > out for
> the last few months I have had allot of problems and have not even had > the
> strength to get out of bed. Well they finally found out what was wrong > after
> going back and forth to the hospital. I was having bad reaction to the > patch
> that I was on. I used it for three months. My life was miserable. Now I > am doing
> somewhat better and hope to start getting things done. I felt like that > was not
> living and I was just ready to throw it all in. I still have allot of > pain but
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> ------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 13:04:16 EST
> ------------------------------
> From: Chrissy492@aol.com
> To: adhesions@adhesions.org
> Subject: Re:
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> Terri it was so nice hearing from you. I hope and pray that you find
> something to help you out. If you need anything, I'm just an email away.
> Hugs and Love,
> ~Chrissie
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from you. I hope and pray that you find <BR>something to help you out.
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> <BR>Hugs and Love,
> <BR>~Chrissie</FONT></HTML>
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> ------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:09:15 -0600
> ------------------------------
> From: "Helen Dynda" <olddad66@runestone.net>
> To: <olddad66@runestone.net>, <adhesions@obgyn.net>
> Subject: Medical Records......How to get your medical records.
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> 1.) How to Get Your Medical Records...Making a Complaint...Free Legal > Forms...etc.
> This information is provided by the CMAnet: The On-Line Resource for > California Physicians. Since this information is specific to California, > it may or it may not be applicable to other states. Follow the Section > Guide ( below ) and protect your health with an array of helpful > services, from filling out a health plan comparison checklist to > downloading free legal forms. Protect your health and the health of > your loved ones.
>
> These are the topics listed in the *Section Guide*...
>
> 1.) How to Get Your Medical Records
>
> 2.) Making a Complaint
>
> 3.) Medical Care for Minors
>
> 4.) Free Legal Forms
>
> 5.) Hot Issues in the Courts
>
> http://www.cmanet.org/publicdoc.cfm/4
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 2.) Pain.net: Public Information
>
> http://www.painnet.com/pubinfo.html#q&a
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> 3.) Do You Know Your Medical Rights?
>
> http://webmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_6462943
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ADHESIONS SOCIETY MESSAGE BOARD:
>
> FROM: Robin ( rmasse2333@aol.com ) July 11, 2000
>
> I started collecting my medical records in March this year. I did run > into a few problems, but, I have them. Some of them were free, some I > had to pay for.
>
> At one Dr's office, they told me they wouldn't let me have a copy; but > would send them to any Drs. that would need them. I told them I would > need to have them sent to 5 or 6 Drs. I had to start listing them > before they agreed to let me have them (for free).
>
> Start at the hospital. That way the ones you have to pay for. you won't > have double copies. The hospital will have the pre & postoperative > diagnosis; so you won't have to pay for any of the surgery reports at > the Dr's office. The hospital will also have pathology reports, & any > reports on tests done there. That will save you a little money.
>
> As soon as I got all my medical records, I made 4 copies of them. I put > one set of copies away for my self, & put a set of copies in a big > envelope & wrote down the Dr's office & the dates of the records. That > way when ever I went to a Dr, I could take them with me. It may get > expensive to make all the copies on your own. It didn't cost me > anything since my husband works at a photo copy place. One of our > benefits is free copies. Don't take no for an answer when it comes to > getting your medical records. It will give you peace of mind, just > having them. -- Robin
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~
>
> FROM: MARLA
>
> Here is the text I have always used and gotten all of the information I > needed. Some have been gratis; some I have been charged for. Copying in > the paper documents usually runs about $1 per page, however I got the > biggest one that was 75 pages for $20 when I balked at the price and > delayed picking them up. The flustered head of records finally called > one day and said she would reduce the amount simply because she wanted > them off her desk. I was happy to oblige as that was a more appropriate > amount IMO. The X-rays were $5 per copy and for an upper GI alone there > were 19 X-rays. Very pricey, but there is a difference between making a > zerox copy and actually duplicating negatives. My .10 and I think I got > my money's worth.
> I authorize <Name of Dr, Clinic, etc> to release the medical records of > <Your Name>, birth date <m/d/y>, SSN <123-45-6789> from <m/d/y of first > time you visited for this problem> through <today's date> including (but > not limited to) doctors reports, surgeons reports (<m/d/y of each > incidence>), results of all tests and procedures performed, X-Rays, > photos, video and audio reports.
>
> These records are for Dr. xyz Mailing Address Fax #
>
> My appointment is <Day m/d/y - I put the day in because oftimes I have > to pick them up a day or two after I take this in> at H:MMam so I will > need to pick these up by closing time <Day m/d/y>. If there is a problem > providing these records please let me know as soon as possible.
>
> I try to pick up the records myself and then while I'm still in the > building I go through them page by page to make sure none of the > important records are missing. The first three times I did this they had > 'accidentally' omitted the surgical reports and biopsy reports from my > TAH and the exploratory lap that was done before it. That no longer > happens. Hope this helps. -- Marla
>
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> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1.) How to Get Your Medical > Records...Making a
> Complaint...Free Legal Forms...etc. </DIV>
> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">
> <DIV>
> <P>This information is provided by the CMAnet: The On-Line Resource for
> California Physicians. Since this information is specific to California, > it may
> or it may not be applicable to other states. Follow the Section > Guide (
> below ) and protect your health with an array of helpful services, from > filling
> out a health plan comparison checklist to downloading free legal > forms.
> Protect your health and the health of your loved ones.
> <P>These are the topics listed in the *Section Guide*...
> <P>1.) How to Get Your Medical Records
> <P>2.) Making a Complaint
> <P>3.) Medical Care for Minors
> <P>4.) Free Legal Forms
> <P>5.) Hot Issues in the Courts
> <P><A
> href="http://www.cmanet.org/publicdoc.cfm/4">http://www.cmanet.org/publ> icdoc.cfm/4</A>
> </P>
> <P>~ ~ ~ ~</P>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2.) Pain.net: Public
> Information</FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV> </DIV>
> <DIV><A
> href="http://www.painnet.com/pubinfo.html#q&a">http://www.painnet.c> om/pubinfo.html#q&a</A><FONT
> face=Arial size=2> </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV> </DIV>
> <DIV>~ ~ ~ ~</DIV>
> <DIV></FONT> </DIV></DIV></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3.) Do You Know Your Medical Rights? > </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
> href="http://webmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_6462943">http://we> bmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_6462943</A> </FONT></DIV> >
> <DIV> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>~ ~ ~ ~ <FONT face=Arial
> size=2><B></B></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><B></B></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ADHESIONS > SOCIETY MESSAGE
> BOARD:</B></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV>
> <DIV> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><B></B></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>FROM: Robin <FONT face=Arial > size=2>( <A
> href="mailto:rmasse2333@aol.com">rmasse2333@aol.com</A> > ) </FONT>July 11,
> 2000 </B></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I started collecting my medical records > in March
> this year. I did run into a few problems, but, I have them. Some of them > were
> free, some I had to pay for.</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> At one Dr's office, they told me > they
> wouldn't let me have a copy; but would send them to any Drs. that would > need
> them. I told them I would need to have them sent to 5 or 6 Drs. I > had to
> start listing them before they agreed to let me have them (for free).
> </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Start at the hospital. That way the > ones you have
> to pay for. you won't have double copies. The hospital will have the pre > &
> postoperative diagnosis; so you won't have to pay for any of the surgery > reports
> at the Dr's office. The hospital will also have pathology reports, & > any
> reports on tests done there. That will save you a little money.
> </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As soon as I got all my medical > records, I made 4
> copies of them. I put one set of copies away for my self, & > put a set
> of copies in a big envelope & wrote down the Dr's office & the > dates of
> the records. That way when ever I went to a Dr, I could take them with > me. It
> may get expensive to make all the copies on your own. It didn't > cost me
> anything since my husband works at a photo copy place. One of our > benefits
> is free copies. Don't take no for an answer when it comes to > getting your
> medical records. It will give you peace of mind, just having them. --
> Robin</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2>~ ~ ~ > ~</FONT></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial > size=2></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial > size=2><B>FROM: MARLA
> </B></FONT></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Here is the text I have always used and > gotten all
> of the information I needed. Some have been gratis; some I have been > charged
> for. Copying in the paper documents usually runs about $1 per page, > however I
> got the biggest one that was 75 pages for $20 when I balked at the price > and
> delayed picking them up. The flustered head of records finally called > one day
> and said she would reduce the amount simply because she wanted them off > her
> desk. I was happy to oblige as that was a more appropriate amount IMO. > The
> X-rays were $5 per copy and for an upper GI alone there were 19 X-rays. > Very
> pricey, but there is a difference between making a zerox copy and > actually
> duplicating negatives. My .10 and I think I got my money's worth. </DIV>
> <P>I authorize <Name of Dr, Clinic, etc> to release the medical > records of
> <Your Name>, birth date <m/d/y>, SSN <123-45-6789> > from
> <m/d/y of first time you visited for this problem> through > <today's
> date> including (but not limited to) doctors reports, surgeons > reports
> (<m/d/y of each incidence>), results of all tests and procedures
> performed, X-Rays, photos, video and audio reports.
> <P>These records are for Dr. xyz Mailing Address Fax #
> <P>My appointment is <Day m/d/y - I put the day in because oftimes I > have to
> pick them up a day or two after I take this in> at H:MMam so I will > need to
> pick these up by closing time <Day m/d/y>. If there is a problem > providing
> these records please let me know as soon as possible.
> <P>I try to pick up the records myself and then while I'm still in the > building
> I go through them page by page to make sure none of the important > records are
> missing. The first three times I did this they had 'accidentally' > omitted the
> surgical reports and biopsy reports from my TAH and the exploratory lap > that was
> done before it. That no longer happens. Hope this helps. -- Marla
> </P></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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