Re: Need advice
From: Valerie Jones (vjonesreno@hotmail.com)
Wed Jul 13 20:36:09 2005
To "Need advice"; I have also been suffering from chronic pelvic adhesions
for many years and I have had 6 surgeries to-date including 3 different
C-section type incisions. The first was for an ectopic pregnancy due to
adhesions. Then years later after having had a Pelviscopy, I had a
Hysterectomy/ Appendectomy. During these surgeries Ringers and Intergel had
been used on my remaining organs, but to no avail. Then I had a second
Pelviscopy and the surgeon tried using a laser to lyse the adhesions, but
again to no avail. Then, I had a Laparotomy, (hip to hip), incision to once
again attempt to get rid of the adhesions and this time the surgeon put 2
large sheets of Interceed on my remaining organs. That was last January, and
once again the adhesions have come back. The good news for you is that
sometimes these techniques DO work for some women. I continued having
surgeries because the pain got so bad that I knew that my insides were in
bad shape. After my last surgery, the surgeon told me that my intestines had
been kinked by the adhesions and that I would have had to have the surgery
anyway. I have not had Seprafilm used on me but perhaps I will try it for my
next surgery when the times comes, (unless the Good Lord decides to cure
me). Thank God that I have the faith and hope in the Lord that carries me
through these trials. Of course, being human I still have my "pitty-Patries"
from time to time, but when I do I just pick up my Bible or turn on worship
music to soothe me. Anyway, I suggest that you do not give up hope. I know
that surgery can be very scary, but you do not know if a procedure will work
for you unless you try. I pray for strength and courage for you. Take care
and God bless!
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