@foxfire I have the same problem and would like suggestions too. I had kidney surgery and gall bladder removed. My chiropractor has been massaging my adhesions which has helped with the pain somewhat, but the bloating has not budged.

I have been researching and lots of people end up like this after abdominal surgeries! But can’t find what to help . More surgery creates more adhesions . Trying to stretch and massage The bloating is so bad too !

Hello @foxfire and @rashida

As someone who has had two surgeries of the upper digestive tract, I understand just a little about what you are experiencing. I would also to invite two other members to this discussion, @thull and @astaingegerdm who might be able to offer you some suggestions. You might also find another Connect discussion helpful. Here is the link to that discussion on adhesions and bowel obstructions, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reoccurring-bowel-obstructions-due-to-adhesions/

I'm wondering if your GI doctors have offered you any suggestions? Have you had pelvic floor therapy (PFT)? I went to PTF and I received a lot of good suggestions for dealing with my symptoms.

Is constipation also a problem?

Thank you so much for connecting I feel like GI doctor doesn’t understand . I do have constipation as well . Feeling pretty depressed about this .

Had colon surgery 4 years ago and bladder lift and hysterectomy years ago. I know my problems with abdominal pain and adhesions. The won’t do anything as my primary indicated, unless I throw up green they won’t do anything. My colon doctor understood this and he cleared out the adhesions when he did my surgery then. I need to see a surgeon for this and need a referral. It’s on hold since I am recovering from hyperactive toxicosis at the moment. I’m in touch with a great physician assistant at my gastro doc and she is more helpful than the doctor.

Hi Kay. I don’t know if I can help, but I will give you some ideas. I totally get your discomfort an frustration. I deal with adhesions following numerous abdominal surgeries. You might be having pseudo obstructions, which aren’t full on blockages. My PCP explained it as the bowel filling up partially and ballooning out, so some solids and air get through, while the rest sits in the pocket and expands. What I did, under his watch, was used a bowel prep (full on miralax prep) with some fleets saline enemas for the initial treatment. Then I did liquids/semi liquids low residue, for about 10 days. After that I introduced cooked veggies, puréed soups, etc (easier to digest while promoting lots of liquid into the bowel. By doing this, my Doc explained that the bowel wall has time to contract back and achieve more normal peristaltic rhythm. I maintain this, with daily evening miralax after all food for the day, and morning Linzess. The morning always has a meditative time (and hot liquid beverage) to achieve relaxation and promote the histamine response. I have been doing quite well with this routine for 2 years now. It sounds like a lot of work, but it beats NG tubes, pain and bloating. Good luck with your individual situation. Most of the treatment falls upon the patient. The linzess is the prescription part, and the rest is over the counter measures. You do need to be monitored by a DOC who is sensitive to your individual circumstances. I hope this helps.

I just tried Align probiotic and it works for me as I’m constipated all the time . This brand worked immediately as others did nothing . My Dr recommendation it

You have to check that up , but people who have their gall bladder removed usually complain from bloating and acid reflexes due to the lack of the bile hence the law stomach acidity , my personal advice is to start taking digestive enzymes that include hcl , along with bile salts , Pre and probiotics will be great to, and see how it goes.

I wake up during night from 2-5 am with a pain in my lower abdomen. If I rub across my hysterectomy scar some times it will help me have a bowel movement. When I have one pain goes away until next morning. If I have more bowel movements during day, still never have the pain. Have had a CAT scan fountpd nothing

Hi new to this group. There is comfort and peace of mind knowing there are others who suffer from these illusive abdominal adhesions. I’ve had them for years and have had multiple surgeries. At the moment having pain, but more annoying is the distention. Does anyone have any suggestions for relief of bloating. I have eliminated foods from my diet without success. Thank you.