After battling abdominal adhesion for 15 years and some 17 surgeries I
have reached a dead end. The surgeon who had been treating me and had
performed all of my abdominal surgeries was, due to poor health, forced
to retire. The surgeons I have seen since (5 to be exact) have told me
that no matter how painful or nauseating I may get they will not do any
more surgeries. The last surgeon referred me to a pain clinic where the
doctor has told me no more medication to relieve the symptoms. When
asked what my options are, they just shrug their shoulders. My world
has become the couch, TV, books, and internet. And I can only use those
on good days. On bad days (of which there are many) I curl up in a ball
and pray for relief that never comes. I don't know where to turn and
would appreciate any suggestions.