The last surgery was just two years ago, but I have problems with new adhesions that have formed. I've been hospitalized once for two days just 5 months ago for another bowel obstruction caused by adhesions. So...
All of that in mind, would I be absolutely insane to try to have a baby? I've worked closely with an oncology nutritionist that monitors my blood work and health. All in all, I feel pretty good. But, as one of my surgeons mentioned just months ago, I'm a mess inside and my most recent x-rays show two sites where small bowel is restricted by adhesions.
I've read cases where pregnancy can actual help a person such as myself by stretching out the abdomen and pulling adhesions apart. But, I've also read that adhesions can restrict the uterus' ability stretch and the baby can essentially end up trapped in strange positions rather than floating freely.
Does anyone have any experience or links to more information on this topic so that I can make an educated decision about how to start my family? Does anyone have any surgeons, OBGYNs, etc. that have experience in this area that could help me sort out my options? I'm based in Texas, but I'm willing to travel if I can find a doctor worth the trip. :-)
Thanks in advance for your help!,
~Kayce