-------Original Message-------
From: Karen Steward
Date: Thursday, June 05, 2003 05:57:21 PM
To: kann@charter.net
Subject: Re: Should Surgical Clamps still be in me????
Teri,
I know nothing about surgical clamps, however I do know my
daughter had surgery twice in the US for endometriosis and
adhesions (whole pelvis was fused). Both surgeries left her in
worse condition than she had been PRIOR to surgery.
I did not know at that time that adhesions begin re-forming immediately
during or promptly following surgery. I only knew that she got
no relief from surgery, even though we had flown to a "renowned
laparoscopic surgeon" that I had been told was the BEST.
Melissa began having pain within days of her first and second surgery
and in fact the pain worsened, then spread to areas she had not previously
had pain!
Within months we were frantic for an answer. I learned about SprayGel,
Germany, Dr. Kruschinski and the remarkable AbdoLift system from
women posting on this site...........and we began making our plans
for Germany. I am happy to report that Melissa is well.......completely
WELL. She has a life again.
I would tell you to call your doctor immediately and ask him (her) about
your pain. I just want you to know there are many women that have pain
after surgery......(and it isn't from clamps).......it is from more
adhesions!
The first surgeon told Melissa she needed to start Lupron shots after she
reported to him that she was still in severe, continious pain............the
second surgeon assured us she had more endo problems that had not
been excised properly and he could see more adhesions; thus our trip for
that surgery! Yes, he excised endo and removed adhesions............however,
she was still one sick, miserable young woman...............until her
surgery in
Germany.
Take charge of your health by calling your doctor. Report your pain and
ask questions............don't worry about being a nag.......lol........BE
ONE!!
You have a right to know why you are still hurting.
Best wishes,
Karen
-------Original Message-------
From: adhesions@adhesions.org
Date: Thursday, June 05, 2003 11:55:39 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
Subject: Should Surgical Clamps still be in me????
I went about a week ago for a CT scan because I'm still having pain even
after two surgeries for the adhesions in my pelvic area and I was
reading the radiologist report that stated there were surgical clamps
present. I was just wondering if this is normal, since it's the side I
hurt on?