>----- Original Message -----
From: "Kim M" <kmckinne@hotmail.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 1:42 PM
Subject: Looking for adhesions doc
> Hi everyone,
> This is my first time posting here, although I've reviewed alot of the
> information on the site numerous times. I had a hysterectomy in May
> 1999, the hyst was my fifth surgery in 5 years for numerous female
> problems. I continue to have problems with pain and swelling. It has
> been suggested to me numerous times that my problems could be from scar
> tissue and adhesions. I've been to about 6 different doctors, including
> a gastrologist to rule out any gastological problems, and nobody wants
> to touch me. All they say is that if they go in again that they may
> just make my problems worse. I have told each of the doctors that I
> realize this, but isn't that my decision to make? How will I ever know
> if nobody will even look? I am so tired of living like this. With each
> day my swelling gets worse. I now look like I'm 9 months pregnant. I
> look more like 1 week post op rather than the 2 years that I am.
>
> I live in Houston, TX and was wondering if anybody out there knows of a
> good doctor who would be willing to at least take a look?
>
> Hugs :-)
> Kim M
>