I have been reading these messages, and thought I was the only one that
was going through this awful pain. I too have had many surgeries on my
belly and have adhesions. I went in 3 yrs ago and had the adhesions
removed and low and behold, about 6 months ago, pain was back with a
vengence. I have back problems as well...so I am in a lose, lose
situation. There are days when I feel like just throwing in the towel.
I went to the general surgeon again yesterday, and he doesn't feel
"comfortable" going in and removing the adhesions. He said the risks
are too high...I said......."ok, so if you don't go in and take them out
then I my bowels rupture......and if you do, maybe you will run into
complications. I feel like I am being pulled at both ends." He just
shook his head and said, "I don't know". I felt like crying. I have
been in such severe pain mostly with my bowels. I have problems
sleeping at night because of the pain. I have problems with positioning
myself for pain relief. I feel there is nothing that helps. I am
confused. What do I do??? I know everyone here is in the same
boat....so what do I do???????? I have a family to take care of and I
can't much anymore. My pain gets in the way of my hobbies as well. Life
feels like it is coming to a close....:(