Hi Jim! 
Great to hear from you! I'm in Australia, so I can't answer your question but just wanted you to know that I often wonder how you are getting along. I hope the second surgery turns the trick for you too!
love & gentle hugs
Jo
>From: jlynch@udel.edu (Jim)
>Reply-To: adhesions@adhesions.org
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
>Subject: Adhesions and Disability Act
>Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 08:46:52 -0600
>
>Does anyone know if there is information on whether adhesions (and their
>related complications) has been used to classify anyone as "protected"
>by the Americans with Disabilties Act? Seems like it should as the
>associated chronic symptoms this condition creates are very similar in
>outcome to other devestating conditions that "subtstantially limit major
>life activities".
>
>On a personal note, had a second lap adhesiolysis in October 2001 in
>Scranton (first was in April 2001). Keeping my fingers crossed that
>this one will turn the trick!!
>
>Hope everyone is well!!
>
>JIM
>