At Mon, 28 Oct 2002, Millie wrote:
>
>They heard what they termed hyperactive bowel sounds.
>He claimed xray didn't show a lot of stool. I don't know what to think anymore. I know during the hyst she cut adhesions on the left side by the bowel. And that's mostly where it is right now.
>
>Maybe he will recheck me for a blockage. I feel really lousy, and discouraged.
>Take care.
>Millie.
>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: K Nygren
> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 10:24 PM
> Subject: Re: HI MILLIE..JUST A NOTE..
>
> If they do not hear bowel sounds then there is possibly an obstruction. I am not a nurse, but if you know that you don't have bowel sounds I would be very concerned. My doctors don't even remove the NG tube or IV until they hear bowel sounds...even after the most minor of surgeries.
>
> Karla
>
> RobynD423 <RobynD423@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
> What if they don't hear bowel sounds. As I mentioned I haven't had a
> movement since last Monday when I had to clean myself out for the lapo.
> I've hardly eaten much since then and currently in a lot of pain. Both
> from what ever is wrong with me that can't be diagnoised and now from
> not having a movement. I'm starting to get heart burn and am so
> incredible fool. I don't feel any gas or anyting going on inside. I've
> been drinking a ton of water and last night and tonight have taken some
> fibercons. Getting a little nervous.
> Hope everyone is feeling well this evening.
> Robyn D.
>
> At Sun, 27 Oct 2002, K Nygren wrote:
> >
> >Millie,
> >I just wanted to take the time to say "way to go". You have come so far. I understand your concerns about obstruction...but you don't seem to be getting all bent out of shape as you have in the past. Cindy! said it right when she said that if they are hearing bowel sounds its a good thing. It is so nice to see the people here learning and growing. You have been inspiration to me, Millie. It is great to see that people hear what you have to say and grow with it. Keep up the good work.
> >Love ya!!!
> >Karla
> > cindy shruhan wrote:HI MILLIE, I HAVE READ A FEW OF YOUR POSTINGS, AND IM GOING TO TRY TO
> >GIVE YOU MY EXPERIENCE, WITH BOWEL SOUNDS, MOVEMENTS, AND ESPECIALLY
> >FOOD.....I HAVE ADHESIONS, AND JUST TO ADD SOME SUGAR TO THE SPICE, HA
> >HA..I HAVE ULCERATIVE COLITIS..I PASS FOOD WHOLE, ALSO MY
> >MEDICATIONS...I DID WHAT WAS ADVISED..I WENT THROUGH EVERY FOOD GROUPS,
> >AND TRYED, AND ELIMATED THEM AS I WENT, FINDING YOUR CORRECT DIET IS
> >IMPAIRTATIVE, DO YOU HAVE A DIETITITION....I HAVE FOUND OUT THROUGH
> >THIS, THAT I NOW AFTER 4 YEARS, KNOW EXALLY WHAT I CAN, AND CANT
> >EAT...WHEN YOUR BOWELS A! RE SOUNDING OFF, THANK GOD FOR THIS...THERE
> >MOVING LOVE, AND THATS WHAT IS IMPORTANT...I GET EXPLOSIONS IN THERE,
> >BUT AGAIN, IM OK WITH IT, CAUSE I KNOW THERE MOVING...SO HANG IN THERE,
> >FIND THE FOODS YOU CAN EAT SWEETIE..HARD JOB, BUT I KNOW YOU CAN DO
> >IT...KNOW MILLIE YOUR IN MY PRAYERS, AND THOUGHTS...A FRIEND CINDY
> >SHRUHAN
>
> --
> Robyn
-- Robyn