Hi! A little play on words there, but I have a question ...... I notice a
lot of posts about constipation and bowel obstructions. I had my
Hysterectomy 2 years ago and just recently have been having rectal pain and
my stools (I hate that word - so gross) have changed in appearance over the
past month or more and look flat - like they are pressed. I'm just wondering
if this is almost always what happens with a blockage caused by adhesions. I
would think the shape would have to change due to the adhesions blocking
things. Does everyone else have this? How long can you go on in this
condition? Do you suppose things could stabilize and not get any worse or do
you think it will just get progressively worse until I have to have surgery?
My doctor wants me to schedule a Colonoscopy this coming week, and I'm
rather scared as I'm afraid they will puncture something as apparently
things are already narrow in there. Also, what good would it do as I KNOW
it's from adhesions and the only thing they could do would be surgery which
would just make things worse. Does anyone know how likely it is to end up
with a colostomy bag because of something like this? I have a horror of
that! I'd appreciate hearing from any of you who have had this symptom and
of the outcomes, etc. Thanks!!
Rosie