Re: What do I do now?

From: Janet Richards (rpaddles@aol.com)
Mon Nov 22 16:50:04 1999


At Mon, 22 Nov 1999, Laura wrote: >
>Apparently, adhesions are nothing new. I'm one of those considering
>something drastic because no one seems to be able to help. Long story
>short:
>6/97 hysterectomy and left oophorectomy for severe endometriosis
>8/97 right oopherectomy with appendectomy (ob/gyn said she "couldn't
>find my ovary" it was already enveloped in a mass that included my
>appendix.
>4/98 removal of softball-sized pelvic mass that they call an ovarian
>cyst; half-way through 6 week hospitalization, developed small bowel
>obstruction, removed 24 inches of sb, redeveloped ileus
>12/98 removal of diverticulum that had developed from side-to side
>anastamosis (attached to stomach) and another ileus. Ten days after
>discharge, severe pain redeveloped inpatient 2 days, on 4 weeks TPN

>therapy at home.
>11/99 readmitted for partial small bowel obstruction (5 days) Two weeks
>after discharge, another partial obstruction. Surgeon states this will
>be an ongoing problem prescribes Bentyl then Levsin. No relief.
>
>The pain is getting progressively worse. My abdomen is distending as I
>am writing this. Everyone says that I am overproducing scar tissue and
>adhesions, and there is nothing they can do. I can't live like this
>anymore

Dear Laura, I am so sorry you are having such an awful time. I can really relate to what you are going through as I am in a similar predicament. I have had a tah/bso & bowel resection over a year ago and go back into hospital for a colonoscopy next month for continued pain and bowel problems.It does seem to have the medical profession beat doesnt it? Try not to despair.You are not alone in this fight.Write back if you need to-I would certainly love to hear from you. love Janet


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