WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: To Robin: Re: Confused, Frustrated and ready to give up!

Re: To Robin: Re: Confused, Frustrated and ready to give up!

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 20:05:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 29 Nov 2001, Connie wrote: >
>Robin:
>
>Thanks for the response. I really don't want to do anymore surgery at
>this point. I have had so many. The physician I saw told me that the
>greatest risk of this surgery is that I will have to have more if scar
>tissue forms after this one and given my recurrent adhesion history
>(last 2 laps negative, though), he feels that I may end up with a
>vaginal stenosis, which could lead to painful intercourse (heck, I have
>that now). But, I am so torn because of the pressure, I don't know what
>to do. Also, I don't know if an adhesion barrier would work in the case
>of vaginal adhesions, but it is certainly worth posing the quesion to
>him. However, I had only gone to him for an opinion. Didn't sound like
>he wanted to do the actual surgery, but I could've misunderstood him on
>that one. He suggested I talk all of this over with my regular gyne..I
>don't know if I will or not. I am just very frustrated and I thank God
>for this board because it is comforting to know that there are people
>here who can identify. He also stated that I now fall into the "chronic
>pain" category and taking lortab daily is an acceptable practice (one I
>would like to eliminate from my life). I told him I had 2 negative
>laps, but he also pointed out that all other laps revealed extensive
>adhesions involving the colon. I also had endomentriosis inside the
>left ovary. He feels that the adhesions are still there, but not
>visible upon laparoscopy! He said they are probably deep adhesions that
>are "underneath" the organs. Anyway, thanks for the input.
>
>--
>Connie
>

Connie,

Even if adhesions are "underneath" the organs, they can still get to them. It might be a bit more difficult, but this can be done. I had them everywhere, and know of many others that have as well, and with the right surgeon, almost anything is possible. A lot depends on the surgeon's skill in the area of adhesions.

I hope you can come to a decision that you feel comfortable with. Keep us posted.

-- Robin

-- ~Robin~

List Owner, Chronic Pain Support Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChronicPainSupportGroup

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.

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