recurring abdominal adhesions

Posted by lstabenow@gmail.com @lstabenowgmailcom, Oct 23, 2011

Does anyone else out there have problems with abdominal or pelvic adhesions? I have had several surgeries and have constant pain. Its really affected my life in a negative way. I have always been a very optimistic person, but I am feeling very overwelmed after my last surgery.

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upartist | @upartist | Jan 3, 2023

In reply to @lasirvent "Is this a low fodmap diet?" + (show)

Hi Lasirvent. My long post on the bowel management ideas was quite awhile back, and I just received the question about low fodmap. Sorry about my delay in response, as I had to get reoriented. My bowel regimen is working quite well. While I do the low fodmap partially, by default, while managing food choices that work and do not work, the other elements are just as impactful as the fodmap choices. The prescription component is the linzess, which I will likely need for the rest of my life, like a few other meds. (Such is life) .... but the miralax is what I am able to titrate, along with the different types of fiber, fats, and proteins. Liquids are an absolute. I do not allow the stool to get firm. I try not to overload the bowel with heavy/dense fibers. I am now able to freely eat raw greens, except for kale, and other raw vegetables carefully. I always fall back on soups ( low fodmap). The biggest low fodmap shifts have been green onions (vs regular) plus generally substituting vegetable options for the grains. I have increased olive oil as well. these dietary strategies (in a nut shell), along with my regimen of heat, positioning, hot drink (and the linzess... which I did not want, and have tried going without...) have shifted my life. They have allowed me to move forward with my life. I hope this helps, and I hope you discover what works for you. It is multifaceted for sure. Have a good new year!
UP Artist

llcc8800 | @llcc8800 | Apr 3, 2023

In reply to @sunnshyne "I don't have time to really think about the memories. However, my health has decline tremendously..." + (show)

Hi @sunnshyne !! I read your post and I was wondering, were you able to add adhesion and pelvic disease to the SSA disability compassionate list? I’m considering applying for SSDI due to the severe adhesive disease that I deal with. I’ve had multiple surgeries where adhesions were removed and they keep reforming. I’ve had a couple SBOs and I’m in constant, mostly 7-8.5/10 pain and I am now on short term disability through work due to the pain. Thank you for your help and I’m so happy that you were finally able to receive disability.

max05210 | @max05210 | May 11 11:39am

In reply to @carlwgordon "Why is trying to stretch and massage bad" + (show)

How are you now?

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mdl555 | @mdl555 | May 13 9:11am

In reply to @foxfire "I have had 2 open surgeries The first to remove a liver cyst The second to..." + (show)

I have gastroparesis. My GI doctor sent me to a pelvic floor physical therapist. One of the treatments she did was for adhesions. It did help my abdominal pain.

max05210 | @max05210 | May 13 10:02am

In reply to @mdl555 "I have gastroparesis. My GI doctor sent me to a pelvic floor physical therapist. One of..." + (show)

Thank you

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ayemebaby | @ayemebaby | Jul 21 7:10pm

In reply to @foxfire "I have had 2 open surgeries The first to remove a liver cyst The second to..." + (show)

Just received the news that due to previous myomectomies my uterus is dense in scar tissue and my small intestine is wrapped around it. My Dr wants to take out my uterus but am worried about the scar tissue around my intestine

What can I do to improve my chances?