Re: adhesions following surgery
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:28:13 -0600 (CST)
I have not seen any literature regarding reduction of adhesions based
upon activity of the patient. As you already know, surgical technique
is paramount.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sun, 29 Oct 2000, Jan wrote:
>
>What can I personally do to prevent adhesions from forming following a
>myomectomy/laparotomy. I know that my doctor will use excellent
>microsurgical techniques and a barrier such as Interceed. What about
>me? Can too much walking and exercise the few weeks post surgery cause
>adhesions? Can too little exercise post surgery casue adhesions? Are
>adhesions more apt to grow if I am too active post surgery? Is any of
>this in my control? Thanks so much! I am naturally high energy and am
>nervous about keeping myself adhesion free. Thanks!
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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