>----- Original Message -----
From: "niko" <nicko69@dingoblue.net.au>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: Looking for Support
> Hi Millie,
>
> Aw Millie, I was mortified to hear of your treatment. I know it's hard to
> stay strong at this time as well, but maybe your partner could ring the
> surgeon and ask EXACTLY why the operation was so extensive? At least this
> type of answer could set your mind at ease. Adhesions can most certainly
> cause a blockage, but also know, that the reason your body is reacting in
> this way could be from a variety of valid medical reasons.
>
> Please know that you are not alone. Please let us know where abouts you
are,
> so some members here can direct you to someone who may be a little more
> knowledgeable and compassionate. You are worth it.
>
> Your pain pal
> Trace xo
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Millie" <milliem@citlink.net>
> To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, 20 February 2001 12:30
> Subject: Re: Looking for Support
>
> > Dawn
> > I had a TAH on Jan.29. I am worse instead of beter. She removed
everything
> > but the right ovary, and when I asked her how everything looked, she
said
> > pretty good. So why take them? I am horrified that I let this happen. I
> was
> > under the impression that she wold look for endo, do something to clean
> the
> > endo up, and look for adhesions, and maybe take the left ovaryif it
looked
> > bad. I am so upset that I get to a near- catatonic state. I am in my own
> > litle world. It's rough for my husband, even though he doesn't say much.
I
> > know he's angry at how she treated me. I am losing weight,too. From 115
> to
> > about 101. Because I want to eat. I'm starved, but it feels as if I've
> lost
> > the urge. Like the bowels aren't going to work again. Did you ever have
> this
> > problem? Did you ever have a blockage from adhesions? It feels as if
even
> > loose stool won't move. I hurt all the way across above the incision. It
> > feels as if whatever organs are left, are of painful fire, and like
> they're
> > welded together. After 3 weeks, there should have been improvement. And
> last
> > week, she laughed me off, so God knows what's wrong in there, now.
> > Millie
> >
> > /
>> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dawn Craft" <cheechiebomb@aol.com>
> > To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
> > <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
> > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 11:38 AM
> > Subject: Re: Looking for Support
> >
> > > At Sat, 12 Feb 2000, Christy wrote:
> > > >
> > > >I have been an adhesion sufferer for almost 12 years and have felt
> alone
> > > >until I found this web site.
> > > >
> > > >I have adhesions in my uterus, around my pancreas and my liver and
have
> > > >already had 5 surgeries to help the problem but the pain is back and
so
> > > >are the complications.
> > > >
> > > >Is there anyone out there who may be able to help give me support
when
> > > >the pain and depression gets to much to bare?
> > > >
> > > >Hope to hear from someone soon,
> > > >Christy
> > >
> > > --
> > > Hi my name is Dawn I have adhesions from my hystorectomy in 1994 I
have
> > had 12 operations and I am 31 yrs. old.I have been searching for anyone
> else
> > who goes through what I do.Only 2 of the operations have been for the
> > adhesions my wonderful doctor has told me the last one was all he could
do
> > that my can not go through anymore.I have to beautiful daughters 10 and
> 12.
> > There is no more playing with them or acting silly with them like I use
> > too.I hurt alot I am losing weight left and right. I read some of the
> > messages on this board I hope its okay to write and talk to someone here
> Iam
> > so frustrated just cleaning my house and taking care of my family has
> become
> > very hard for me.My oldest daughter is about to turn 13 and my tolerance
> for
> > her atitude is very short. I love her so much and it is very hard to
> > control my temper when I hurt so bad.I go outside alot now to collect
> myself
> > when she gets on one of her kicks of why not why not.I have always beeen
> > able to control my temper bu!
> > > t it is getting harder everyday. Like I said I read alot of these
> letters
> > and just needed someone to talk to.Your letters help me know I am not
> crazy
> > and others have the same pain and frustration I do.
> > >
> > > to the unsubscribe form at
http://www.adhesions.org/forums/listcmds.htm
> >
>