At Fri, 10 Jan 2003, AprilDe402@aol.com wrote:
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>Hi Marylou,
>This shook me up a bit too, since I leave Tuesday for Germany. All in all, I
>still feel good about my decision. I have spent one year researching,
>running from doctor to doctor......considering all my options. Now I may
>not be an expert on understanding these clinical trials and pilot studies and
>what not, but I do see some very qualified surgeons very interested if not
>excited about Spraygel. I have also spoken personally with Lisa
>Graven.....and this holds weight for me. I have reconized all along that
>this may not be the answer to all of my problems but if I get some
>improvement it will be better than the way things are going now for me. I
>figure if I had cancer there are many treatment options and many opinions
>from others about what one might do, but ultimately they are not in my shoes,
> even adhesion sufferers share different experiences......some have bowel
>involement some dont....etc. So I even tho I must admit this shook me up at
>first....... I realize I can only make the decisions......based on
>knowledge.....I firmly believe this is not snake oil......and I am not
>expecting perfect results.....just the best chance of some help I can get.
>So I am at peace with my decision......(I'm glad I only can make them for
>myself) LOL....
>When I get back I plan to post to my experience.......others will decide for
>themselves......I sure have appreciated the ones who have shared thier
>knowledge and experience and let us make our own decisions. Noone on this
>board has ever pushed anything on me...............I have learned sooooooo
>much. Even doctor moore in one of her posts said the one study looks
>promising........
>Any way just had to let you know I was feeling a little shook up too, I have
>been known to get a bit shook up before surgery anyway! lol
>Your friend,
>April P.S. Do you know if the apartment has washer and dryer?
-- mary lou