I would like to share my experience with adhesion barriers. I had my
5th surgery for dense adhesions in Nov. The adhesions had completely
covered all organs in my pelvis, were wrapped around my intestines and
appendix, and were in my uterus. I had a total hysterectomy,
appendectomy and lysis of extensive adhesions. At my request, my
surgeon used the adhesion barrier Seprafilm. Before this surgery in
Nov. I had surgery in May (6 mo. before) for dense adhesions and ended
up with bowel obstructions. I was in the hospital for over 2 weeks. My
Dr. said I had the worst case of adhesions he had ever seen. I felt
the adhesion barrier was my only hope. It has been 6 months since my
surgery with the barrier. Although I do feel the adhesions,(constant
back pain and pulling) I am convinced the barrier has slowed down their
progress. I did not have any side effects or problems with the barrier
placement. I encourage anyone who battles with adhesions to consider
using a barrier. After all, it's all we have !!! Sherry