niko wrote:
> Hi Helen ;-)) I am from Rockhampton in Oz ;-)) I had problems with my
> bladder and adhesions, I have had the urether resected in my last
> operation. I am due for another operation in approximately a weeks
> time. The preparations are tedious and expensive as they can only
> operate in Brisbane. I don't have any expertise in my town. Very
> frustrating when I'm trying to get this horrid pain under control I
> might add. I found out today, that my beloved Professor Wood who was
> my specialist for approximately 12 years in Melbourne, has been
> diagnosed with Prostrate Cancer.Why this has happened to such a kind
> compassionate and caring man is beyond me. He is 71, and operates
> still on the most hectic schedule. He even offered to fly from
> Melbourne to Brisbane and operate. I am his longest patient history,
> and I adore the man. Please, everyone put him in your prayers !!!!! I
> don't know what else can be done for your bladder problems, as I'm not
> a surgeon, although I think I would be seeking alot of medical advice
> from different doctors, to see the difference in procedures they might
> try. I know that in the medical field, finding the right doctor, and
> the different procedures, can mean the difference in your
> health. Professor Wood cured my Endo, my Adenmyosis, my Bowel
> Adhesions and floppy syndrome, now I am left with adhesions. I have
> found a wonderful specialist at long last, but I also checked into all
> the different ones, to find one that would be appropriate to my
> needs. I would need to know where abouts in Oz you are Helen, so I
> could maybe give you a list of doctors that could help you ;-)) Kind
> Regards,Trace xo
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Helen Gibson <coodan@bigpond.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
> <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
> Date: Wednesday, 31 January 2001 4:51
> Subject: Unstable bladder problems/urge incontinince
> Hi to all,I have'nt posted much in the last few weeks and I
> wanted to say hello to all the new comers that have joined
> this wonderful site.I am having problems with pain once
> again, standing or sitting for longer than 1/2 hour, I
> really start to ache in my left hip, which goes around to my
> back and then everything seems to join the party, I'm a bit
> disheartened seeing that my last surgery was only 3 months
> ago.I too have problems with bloating, especially after my
> evening meal, or any meal larger than a sandwich. I also
> have major problems with excess wind, I would'nt mind so
> much if they did'nt smell, but boy I can clear a room pretty
> fast. LOL,anyway my Gyno suggested for my windy problems
> charcol tablets, I don't know if you can buy them in the
> states, but they are easy to get here in Australia, and they
> do cut the wind down and take away the bad smells.I was
> wondering if anyone has problems with there
> bladder/incontince due to ARD.I just went for a uryodamymics
> test today because of bladder problems and they have found
> that I have a unstable bladder.I have problems holding urine
> and my bladder contracts involuntary cause urine to leak out
> at inappropiate times.I have had 6 major surgeries in 4
> years, my last being in Oct 2000, for removal of both
> ovaries and adhesion removal, they did a bladder distension
> during the last op to see how much my bladder would hold,
> and they stretched it slighty but it only lasted a week, any
> helpful information would be great, or ideas from other
> people with the same bladder condition.To all the Aussies
> out their, Happy Australia Day (alittle bit late) hope that
> you had a good one. Thanks for letting me get that off my
> chest. love to all Helen G (perth)
>