I think you are not alone in your worries. I feel the same.
In Feb 2000, I passed a gull stone which resulted in its removal, and a severe case of pancreatitis. Since the stone passed, which gave no early warnings that I had a problem, I have had an array of complications since. They include psoudocyst formation and removal, removal of my spleen and part of my pancreas.
Today, I am told I have a small bowel blockage that is a direct result of adhesions. One doctor said that they took out my bowels, and could have NOT put them back in correctly. Either case, I have pain, nausea, vomiting, and such. I feel overall miserable.
The worst part of this is that the doctors don't want to operate until the opening is totally blocked. Then, I can't seem to get 2 doctors to tell me what type I diet, (low-fat, high-fiber, low-fiber, or low-residue) I should have in order to prevent this or ease the symptoms.
I take 8 tablespoons of Milk of Magnisia daily, for any less results in pain. I take phenergan and zofran for nausea and vomiting, and demerol for pain. (yes, I know the use of narcotics slows the system a lot, so I only take it when I think its time to visit the ER, in hopes the pain goes away.)
If you or anybody else has advise, or remedies for me, I will be more than happy to consider them.
Sincerely, Bethany Lourias
At Wed, 19 Jul 2000, Kathie wrote:
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>I posted on the board a little while back re abdominal pain and
>adhesions. I was diagnosed with extensive adhesions some years ago,
>following a laparoscopy and I've been experiencing abdominal pain
>accompainied by frequent BM for some while now which is becoming more
>frequent/painful/prolonged. I finally saw my GP today who feels that I
>could have a partial small bowel obstruction. I have to go back next
>week for an internal (to rule out gynae problems) and to discuss
>possible courses of action - including a referral to a gynae or general
>surgeon for laparotomy (with the associated risk of recurrence) or to
>manage conservatively with diet/drugs. In the meantime she has told me
>to have a low fibre diet and has prescribed anti spasmodic drugs to
>reduce the pain. I'm loath to have surgery (due to problems with
>recurrence but do not want to run the risk of a complete obstruction.
>How successful is conservative management in this situation as the
>tablets have not really reduced my pain any?(though I've only taken them
>since mid-morning so it may be too early to tell. Any advice?
-- Bethany Lourias