At Wed, 31 Oct 2001, Robin wrote:
> >Dear Jeanne >I have had several surgeries for adhesions. My first surgery for >adhesions was in August 1985. That was after 2 c-sections. Then I had >another c-section, hysterectomy & then an open surgery for adhesions in >1998. In 1999, I had a laproscopic surgery for adhesions. In November >2000, I went to Germany & had 2 surgeries with Dr Korell. In Germany, >the gel was used on me & worked for about 4 months when the pain came >back. In August this year I had another open surgery for adhesions. >This time, seprafilm was used to wrap my intestines & bladder. I am now >having a little pain, but nothing like I was having. I do recomend >surgery, BUT, you need to check out the surgeon! No surgery is certain, >but the surgeon does make a difference. A specialist in adhesions is >highly recomended. Find out all you can about adhesions & be diligent >in your search for a Dr who can & will help you. >Robin > >At Tue, 30 Oct 2001, Jeanne wrote: >> >>Hello, it's me Jeanne in Florida. >>Has anyone ever had surgery to remove adhesions? >>Can yoou tell me a little about it? >>Also, I believe that gas is being trapped and that's a problem because >>of the adhesions. Since I have a colostomy, Crohns & have diaherra most >>of the time, stool is not the problem with blockage, it seems the gas >>gives me the biggest headache. >>Okay Ladies, tell all and don't leave anything out. I am a sponge with >>all this new info. >>You are blessings in my eyes. Will chat with you Wed. night. Have a >>safe Halloween! >>Thanks ahead of time - Jeanne