Sorry, I mis-spelled Helen's name. It's Helen Dynda. (oops)
Clare
At Tue, 7 Jan 2003, clareS wrote:
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>Hi Becky:
>
>I'm not sure if this is your first post to the forum - if so welcome! I
>hope we can be of some assistance to you. Please feel free to browse
>the quilt and the archives for information as well. For volumes of
>wonderfully informative info, type "Helen Dydna" (minus the quotations)
>plus whatever your topic is i.e. "surgery", and you will have very
>accurate information at your fingertips.
>
>Before you have your next surgery, please read as much as you can at
>this site, especially in regards to Spray Gel, which is a new barrier
>that appears to be quite successful.
>
>To "keep on going on", each of us uses slightly different techniques as
>not everyone reacts in a similar manner to a specific diet etc. I do
>take Metamucil as well, but when I feel as though I may be getting a
>partial obstruction, I discontinue the Metamucil for a while. Gentle
>exercise helps those who can - I do try to walk as much as possible
>(when I am well). I don't take pain killers either, so I use diversion
>etc to help me out. http://www.bombobeach.com
>has an excellent section on coping. Finally, I drink as much water as I
>can, which really seems to help keep things moving along and I believe
>helps considerably with the pain.
>
>Becky, these are just a few of the things I find help me to deal with
>these nasty adhesions. I am no expert though LOL!
>I do hope I have been some help to you. Please know that you are not
>alone, there are countless others around the world who understand what
>you are dealing with. Feel free to ask any questions you have and we'll
>do our best to help you out.
>
>Best wishes.
>Clare
>
>At Sun, 5 Jan 2003, Becky wrote:
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>>I am facing a possible 3rd surgery for adhesions. What are some other
>>steps I can take in the interim that will help me to" keep on going on".
>>I can't take heavy pain killers and I do take metamucil everyday. Any
>>other info would be appreciated. Also, does any one know of a adhesion
>>specialist in the So. Cal area?
>>Thank you,
>>Becky