Adhesions - to Karen
From: International Adhesions Society (tracy.joslin@adhesions.org)
Tue Feb 22 19:06:36 2005
From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf Of
geniebene@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: Adhesions
Karen,
Depending on the skill of the surgeon, I've had
adhesions return in a few months, to as long as
2 years before the pain was unbearable. As far
as symptoms, I am sure everyone is different, but
I have constant achiness in my abdomen with
frequent sharp stabbing pains, esp. lower
quadrants. I bloat after eating, have chronic
vomiting and diarhea. I have malabsorption problems
and am so deficient in vitamins its overwhelming!
I can't digest solids very well, so I tend to
overcook things and smash them up. Gas is a problem
now, so avoid anything that gives you gas...and your
pain will be lessened.
More surgery means more adhesions. In my case, I
usually wait until it obstructs something , which
has been way to frequent these days. Many people
will suggest pain management, including my docs, but
it's not for me. Not that I want to suffer, but I
don't want to be drugged all the time either.
Time will tell.
Good luck and I hope this helped.
Jeanne
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: adhesions@adhesions.org
[mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf Of
> Karen Astle
> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 6:23 PM
> Subject: Adhesions
>
> Where can I find a list of possible symptoms?
> How long after surgery might adhesions occur?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Karen Astle
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