Karen Steward <kann@charter.net> wrote:FLAVOR00-NONE-0000-0000-000000000000;Hi Linda, There is information on SprayGel @ http://www.adhesionprevention.com/new.htm .Melissa had no effects from the usage of SprayGel that we know of. She had noproblems of any kind once she was up and functioning without the catheter, which was very soon after surgery. The surgery photos clearly show the blue SprayGel. The next photos Dr. Kruschinski provided upon her second look (7 days later)showed NO SprayGel remaining in the areas that adhesiolysis was performed, only healthy, shiny looking bowels--a dramatic difference from the adhesed bowelphotos prior to surgery. Melissa's prior surgeries in the US left her in a lot of pain for several weeks. Shetook Percocet,(sp) and Oxycontin for a long period of time. She was in bed constantlyfor EIGHT straight weeks (only up to shower) after her second surgery in the States.It was a VERY depressing eight weeks. She had pain and her doctor continuallyrecommended by phone that she continue the Percocet (sp) and Oxycontin. Lookingback I am now convinced the medications were a factor in her very, very slow recovery. After surgery with Dr. Kruschinski, Melissa was supplied suppositories for surgerypain. Two days after returning to the flat, we went downtown and had lunch. I wasamazed at the difference in healing time, pain med's, etc. Melissa had extensiveadhesiolysis in ALL abdominal quadrants, the ovary, the left pelvic wall,the liver, the diaphragm and the stomach. She had adhesions between the bowel loops in ALL abdominal quadrants; thus a great deal of surgery was performed. Looking back and comparing surgeries, I now know that the patient is accustomed to the morphine drip and strong pain medications being provided in the US. I now wonder, especially after watching Dr. Kruschinki's interviews on let me know if you need the information on theinterviews. I posted it on the IAS and Jo @ Bombobeach has added the information to her site..........but will be glad to help you if for some reason you cannot find it! Yes, Melissa had surgery pain, but she told me, "I can bear this--it isn't so bad".In fact, the nurses had to insist she use the suppositories.......Melissa always saysif it isn't going in by mouth or injection.........then it isn't going in! I know the AbdoLift system that Dr. Kruschinski invented and used during Melissa's surgery was a HUGE contributing factor in her lessened pain and speedy recoveryprocess! You can read more about this on Dr. Kruschinski's site @ http://www.EndoGyn.com.(You can access the interviews from his site also). As far as the SprayGel, even though it is not FDA approved, I know Melissa would do it again in a heartbeat to be free of the nausea, throwing up, migraines, pain, etc.that were ruling her life due to ARD. She has a life again.........!!!!!!!!! Sincerely, Karen -------Original Message------- From: adhesions@adhesions.orgDate: Monday, May 26, 2003 11:40:50 AMTo: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONSSubject: questions about spray gel Hi to all, I have a couple questions and I am hoping that someone who has had spraygel can answer any of these questions. I was wondering, since the spray gel dissolves and comes out through the urine, is there a chance that the spray gel can cause problems with the bowels, bladder, or kidneys when it is leaving your body? I have been thinking long and hard about this, If anyone knows anything or can tell me where to find out, I would appreciate it. I may be wrong in thinking this way, but since it coats the internal organs, and it has to come out somehow, I think that it may cause problems with the urinary system. Any input is welcome,Thank youHave a great MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, and I hope and pray that everyone is pain free enough t nda
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