I can't eat alot of fiber. It really causes alot of problems. I love salad and vegetables but it is hard to digest and move.
Kelly
> Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:52:37 -0500
> From: tracy.joslin@adhesions.org
> To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
> Subject: Confused
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> Sender: "linda" <lindahalford@comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: Confused
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> That's a question only a doctor can answer. Certainly when we take pain
> meds, we absolutely must eat lots of fiber (I eat prunes a lot as well as
> other high fiber things). If you don't eat right, one must use Miralax or
> something to keep themself regular. In the past, I've been to the ER twice
> thinking I may have a bowel blockage only to find out I was impacted.
>
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> From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
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> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 5:57 AM
> Subject: Confused
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> > Sender: cvpetrie@xtra.co.nz (Christine Petrie)
> > Subject: Confused
> >
> > I have been in and out of hospital with partial bowel obstructions. When
> > I get these I do have little bowel movements- they look like flat
> > bullets.
> >
> > I am waiting to see the surgeon again and he has given me an xray form
> > in case I feel as though I may be going to obstruct.
> > The last few days I have been in pain on and off but have had some bowel
> > movement.
> >
> > This morning I feel like the flood gates have opened and I have have
> > passed quite alot. Now I am in terrible pain. I dont know whether to
> > go and have the xray or will this be a waste of time. i will go to my
> > GP if the pain does not go. I dont want to have the xray only to be
> > told that we are not dealing with an obstruction and it is all in my
> > head. I have not taken any laxitive for this this time .
> >
> > My question is : Can you still have a partial obstruction and have bowel
> > motion which is more than just little flat bullets.
> >
> > Would like some feed back and help please.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Christine
> > NZ
> >