On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 9:47 PM, <BBLDEB@aol.com> wrote:
> In response to Vicki,
> Let me say first and foremost, NO scan will show up all the adhesions
> that anyone may have. The only one that I have heard of that even shows any
> is the Functional Cine MRI Scan.
> I, myself, have had so many tests and scans and xrays, none of which has
> ever shown my adhesions. I am full of adhesions and my intestines are bound
> together by them, not to mention my other organs are bound to my intestines
> and their counter parts.
> I just had a Upper GI and Small Bowel Follow-thru, needless to say, the
> doctor tried to say that adhesions were not present. I laughed at him. I
> had just had my hysterectomy done about 2 years ago and my OB/GYN told me
> had a heck of a time trying to find my uterus because the adhesions were so
> thick and he was able to get 12 feet of my bowels semi-sort of cut apart,
> but that it was just such a mess in there that he couldn't take care of it
> all and that they would form back within 3 hours to 5 days.
> So the next time someone tries to tell you that you don't have
> adhesions, make sure you ask them when the last time they did surgery on
> you!!! Cause if they haven't done surgery, then they don't know what they
> are talking about. I love proving (Ignorant) doctors wrong. It shows them
> that sometimes the patient actually knows more than them. Needless to say,
> that generally makes them very mad. But it is OUR bodies that is suffering
> and they need to think about that sometimes and actually listen to the
> patient. It is a very RARE chance to find a doctor that will actually
> LISTEN and DO what is needed to help a patient with severe adhesions. This
> site in itself proves that.
> I am hoping that after all these years my surgeon will finally listen
> and do something about mine. I will know more on Tuesday. God bless us all
> and I pray we all get the help we are so long over due for.
>
> Sincerely...
> Debbie
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