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Chronic small bowel obstruction from adhesions

Digestive Health | Last Active: Feb 12, 2023 | Replies (212)
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@kanaazpereira

Hi @mayoclinicseeker,

I'd like to introduce you to a few members in the Digestive Health group on Connect; please meet @nonnie1 @ginpene05 @rssanders @jgirlatlaw @justjane @eddiesrp @jimmymac @ron22 @bonitav @wordnoid @londonmark @idnas @kag13 @loriel59, all of whom have shared their experience with intestinal stenosis/obstruction, and I’m confident that they will return to share their insights with you:

You may also wish to view these discussions:
Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery: http://mayocl.in/2nhtuhj
bowel obstruction: http://mayocl.in/2nPqSUg

And, here is some information from Mayo Clinic: http://mayocl.in/2oJyHhJ

@mayoclinicseeker, what symptoms are you experiencing? What do you currently do to help control your symptoms?

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bradleymom1967 | @bradleymom1967 | Aug 12, 2018

Oh I soooooo know what you are going through and I'm at my wits end! Had surgery in 2006 and surgeon perforated my small intestine 3 xs. Got sepsis and he took 15 ft of intestine out. I have NUMEROUS blockages and vomit stool, bile etc. 5 yrs ago had a gtube placed because stomach is paralyzed (gastroparesis) . That has helped somewhat as far as able to stay out of hospital when I get them. I have a suction machine at home I hook up to my gtube.

It does NOT help with the nausea, pain or any of it. It just makes it where I don't have to go to hospital for a NG tube.
I have also a colostomy, central line for TPN and meds, pain pump inserted in abdomen for pain. Since I have short bowel I don't get my nutrition so thus, I have the TPN

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 12, 2018

Hello @bradleymom1967

As I read your post I was amazed that you have experienced so many difficulties and yet your post did not express any bitterness. That is quite remarkable!

Thank you for sharing your story.

I suppose you have sought a second opinion to look for any way that your digestive problems might be resolved?

Teresa

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