I've spoken to Dr. Redan, who kindly called me back. He told me that the
medications I am on (morphine (?) patches and roxicodone (all opiate
derivatives) were bad for people with adhesions as they slowed down the
small intestine. And if I didn't get off them, there would be no point
in having an operation. I agreed to begin a slow withdrawal
immediately. However, after spending all these years thinking I had
great medication that allowed me to function, I now realize I've been
hurting myself, even though it's kept me alive and free of agony. What
happens when the agony returns? I don't know. Please respond, Love,
Sally