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Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jan 18, 2023 | Replies (48)Comment receiving replies
I have not visited this group for a while, but I am still here, and still suffering from SBOs - they seem to occur every couple of months... and range from really painful to simply annoying... I am starting to research the potential for laparoscopic surgery ... but I wonder if it will do more harm than good. My research shows mixed results. I have tried a number of things, from closely monitoring diet to exercise to heating pads .. but I still live in constant fear of another attack. Anyone have any comments on surgery?
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What is SBO ?
I looked up SBO online. And I can see I have a lot of the issues that cause it. I was told by a radiologist that my neck is filled with ropey scar tissue (on top of my thyroid cancer and leukemia nodes!). And I've had FIVE abdominal surgeries!!! I'm doing PT now to try to keep myself moving, and maybe even buying a bicycle, as maybe I can break the adhesions (can that even be done!) I've been basically sitting, when not shopping or going to doctors, so I need to increase movement also which might help with SBO to keep things "flowing ". Just some ideas posted in my last post and this one now that I know what SBO is !
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I had a total hysterectomy in February 2022. I had extensive lysis of adhesions done at that time, over 6 hours, and I had another bowel obstruction in July 2022. For me, it seems that the adhesions re form very quickly.