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Re: Lap Surgery & IBS (for tina)
From: Irene (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu May 29 23:08:45 2003
Hi Tina,
I just read on a message that you've had IBS for quite some time. My gyno recently told me that I possibly have this too according to my symptoms. I would like to know more about this and what treatments you have had because of it. Please email me privately at
ia3019@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Irene
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Tina)
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO
>Subject: Re: Lap Surgery & IBS
>Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 17:18:24 -0500
>
>At Wed, 28 May 2003, Becky wrote:
> >
> >Tina,
> >Your message sounds exactly like what I'm going through. I just had surg ry
> >on May 8th, which was day 10 of my cycle. There was no endo found this t me,
> >but I did have a lot of adhesions wrapped around my intestines. I will be
> >seeing my doctor tomorrow. I am not on any antispasmotic drug yet, but I
> >also am losing lots of weight. I get horrible abdominal pain that always
> >ends up in diarrhea. In fact, in the last week I had 4 days where I "had to"
> >get to the bathroom and didn't have any notice. My husband is really get ing
> >frustrated because we were hoping that after surgery this would no longe be
> >happening.
> >Becky
> >
>
>Becky,
>Did your doctor remove the adhesions by cutting them (excision) or by
>laser? Are you having abdominal pain on the right upper quadrant near
>belly button? Can you feel or hear your intestines right after you eat?
>I had laser, and that is exactly what happened to me. It's only been a
>year since the lap and my colon is getting worse. Suspect endo back.
>
>Also, see if your ob/gyn can recommend a gastro. I've had the IBS
>problem for 10 years, so ask me anything.
>Tina
>
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