My doctor believes that because I was able to be totally pain free for almost two months, that going in for another laparoscopy and lysis is not a bad idea. The thing he said that is confusing is that he said a follow up laparoscopy would have a cumulative affect on the level of pain. That even if the adhesions returned the pain would be less than pre lysis. Does this sound right? Has anyone had this experience.
Also, he seems to think I would not benefit from a barrier since my adhesion problem mainly involves the colon adhering to the abdominal wall, and there is not a close proximity to warrant use. He tends to use them when the organs are close in proximity. Again, does this sound right?
I told him that I would like to do the follow up in November THIS year, since I have met my insurance deductibles and such, and work wise that is better for me. My only hope is that I can wait that long, and he will help me if I need medicine... My main pain is at night... I can't lay on my back or right side for any long period without the pain vamping up. So my sleep is being affected big time. I fear that if I wait too long, that my colon will end up damaged and then I need further surgery more involved.
I would appreciate any insight that anyone can give me in my quest to just find out and figure out what I should or should not be doing... Thanks...
-- SusieQM