When I went to have my colonoscopy, my complaints to the specialist
were; severe constipation, fullness under my ribs,(I couldn't even bend
down to tie my shoes), fever and rectal bleeding. The doctor did the
colonoscopy and said everything looked ok. I knew it wasn't ok, so I
persisted. He then ordered an upper GI series and a barium enema. I
remember being there from morning till evening until the liquid I drank
was through my intestines. Everyone else that came for the test after
me was gone and I was still there waiting. Still they didn't see a
problem. My surgeon did a laparoscopy that turned into a laparotomy due
to adhesions wrapped around my intestines. I then suffered bowel
obstructions. I knew I wasn't crazy although I was starting to feel
that way before my surgery. My point is this, adhesions cannot be
detected with any tests. The doctor has to go in to see them. I am so
glad that I found a surgeon that listens to me and that I trust.
Sometimes you have to go from doctor to doctor before you find one you
feel comfortable with. Never give up!!! Sherry