Re: Surgery for Adhesions - Colon
From: Peggy (pklippe1@nycap.rr.com)
Mon Aug 16 06:43:36 1999
At Fri, 13 Aug 1999, Polly wrote:
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>Hello All! I am new to this board and am seeking information about
>adhesions. I have been in intense pain since January in upper right
>quadrant of the abdominal area. Have had CT scans, bloodwork and
>colonscopy. CT Scan and bloodwork have come back ok - colonoscopy
>revealed constriction of the colon (the doc thinks is adhesions). I've
>had pelvic adhesions on ovaries, uterus and ab wall removed two years
>ago. Doc thinks my pain is result of adhhesions from gall bladder
>surgery 5 yrs ago. I have appt with surgeon & am scared - how serious
>could this get? The pelvic adhesions did not bother me nearly as much as
>this latest round of problems. Any info is greatly appreciated!
>Thanks in advance - Polly
Polly,Welcome to the forum.I can not offer any info on the adhesion
consticting the colon,But I can offer you support and wish you the best
of luck with the surgeon.I know that you will be happy that you have
found this forum because of all the support and understanding from
everyone .Please keep us informed as to how your appointment goes with
your surgeon.
"FRIENDS THAT STICK TOGETHER" PEGGY