Re: Adhesions on intestines...Rachel

From: sherry (smgqueen@aol.com)
Tue Aug 17 19:07:58 1999


Hi Rachel and welcome to the forum. I do know exactly what you are going through. My last surgery was to remove adhesions between the large intestine, small intestine and where the round ligament and descending colon were adhesed together. At the same time I had a total abdominal hysterectomy, appendectomy and lysis of extensive dense adhesions to the point where none of my organs were visible. My surgeon used Seprafilm. I know the barrier is not a cure, but I do feel it has slowed down the adhesions. My last two laparotomies were only 6 months apart, so I am encouraged that I have gone this long (9months) without surgery. I had to endure the upper GI, barium enema, colonoscopy, etc. What are your symptoms? I would be glad to share any information and experiences with you. You will find this forum to be supportive, informative, and most of all, you will realize that you are not alone. Sherry

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