Hello, Thanks for the response! Can you please tell me the names of the Gastro Drs. you saw? Can you also tell me what you did to get appointments with these good GI Drs. sooner than later? I can't seem to get an appointment at the GI Dept they only give appointments months in advance not days! I can't wait months to have a colonoscopy! I've already waited over 1 month after I got the news that I have a mass on my colon because I can't seem to find a good Dr who I trust! Have you had colonoscopies?

Please respond back a.s.a.p. as I am very worried about my condition, and I know NO ONE here in Az. to talk with regarding my problem!

Thanks!

J.P.

Hello @rm623,

Welcome to Connect. Thank you so much for the information and support you have provided. May I ask, what brings you to the Connect community?

Hello...I have had my colon, spleen, gall bladder, had 2 small intestine resections and total hysterectomy as a result of a disease called Multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma...this is a form of asbestos poisoning which takes hold of one's peritoneal area. Since my last operation (12 hour operation with internal chemo ) (and I have had about 15 operations over the past 7 years) I have had terrible digestive issues and pain ...I cannot eat without much pain and I cannot go to the toilet without three daily enimas. I have tried all the SIBO treatments, I eat a restricted diet without carbs and dairy...I exercise, I try to be positive, I do it all by the book and a bit more and still I suffer so so much...I cannot work, I cannot socialise properly and I am sad...I know I am very lucky to be alive but I suffer so and I am not myself....so you asked 🙂 and this is half the story...I am still looking for answers to find a more normal less painful life....
and by the way I went cold turkey off all the opioids after 5 years which was hell...but it is behind me...drug free except some experimental drugs for the lack of motility...
SMILES