Re: introduction new member
From: Dawn (dawn@naisp.net)
Sat Apr 12 15:23:00 2003
Dearest Connie,
Welcome to the IAS. You have come to the right place... a place of
love, support, education and advocacy...browse though our adhesion quilt
and you will see so many just like you, add you story as you wish.
Please become familiar with all that is offered to you through out the
site...now you can educate yourself on what it means to be an ARD
sufferer which will surely effect your health care decisions from now
on. Much information lies in our message board archives...punch in
keywords to your questions and you are sure to find facts and opinions
that will be very helpful to you...as always the board is here for us
24/7 as this disease affects all aspects of our lives...we help each
other cope...and welcome all with open arms.
If I can be of service at all please feel free to cantact me at the
above email address.
Love and warm wishes,
Dawn
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>Hello everyone,
>I'd like to introduce my self, I'm connie, 44 married with 5 kids. My
>story start with weight loss surgery in Nov. 2000 this was done
>lapascopic....One year after surgery I experienced pain that was
>stabbing & pinching . june 2002 I had my first bowel obstruction that
>needed surgery . Adhesions....Pain came back and Jan 2003 had my second
>surgery with obstructions This time my sergeon cut me wide open...I'm 8
>weeks post-op and I have that same pain back again..I'm having trouble
>bouncing back , How do you recovery when you know your going to get shot
>down again with another surgery? The pain got the better of me and now
>my Dr. says I'm depressed. I'm working hard to stay positive.. I'm
>glad there is a support group for people who suffer from adhesions....
>Connie
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I'm no doctor, just a fellow sufferer like you but I hope you consider me a new friend.