I had a Total Abd. Hyst.5/26.As soon as I woke up I had this lumpy
feeling that has not gone away.I am very uncomfortable and have some
pain.My OBGYN just shrugged it off and my Internist said Irritable Bowel
and just gave me some RX that has not really helped.Since this is
probably adhesions can they be diagnosed with tests and why have tests
if they have to do Lap to fix it anyway?I know situation is different
now, but before Hyst. I had CT scan,colonsopy,upper GI,small
bowel,gallbladder ultrasound,gallbladder dye test.All negative.So Can I
just go straight to Lap to find out my problem now?Also I need to know
recovery time,other differences between Laparatomy and Laproscope?Can I
have either one after Abd, surgery?I have an appt with my OBGYN this
FRiday and will ask if he will order CT scan and give me something for
the pain.I don't think I want him to do Lap though.I live in
Georgia,close enough to go to Atlanta.Any referrals?Thank you.Also what
RX may help with the pain?I am going to try to get this done before the
end of the year as my Ins.pays at 100% until year end.Susan