'redundant bowel' diagnosis after hysterectomy??
From: connie (anonymous@in_pain.com)
Mon Mar 28 19:15:24 2005
Just over one week ago I had a complete hysterectomy.
I've had painful periods for years, with excess bleeding,
as well. My doctor told me post op that he was surprised
to find 2-3 feet of excess bowel on my decending colon,
which had been attached to the uterus, probably causing
quite a bit of the pain.
I have had constipation for years. I've just learned to
deal with it and not talk about it much. After all, it's
kind of embarrassing, and generally I'd rather not
mention it much. My doctor said I hadn't told him,
but I told him "I checked all the boxes, he just didn't
ask any more questions..."
Anyway, now that I have this "proof," what's next?
It's kind of frustrating to think about all those
years of feeling like I needed to get more exercise
or drink more fluids... Now at least I understand
WHY I've had pain for all these years.
Thanks for listening.
--
Connie
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