Hi, I’m so sorry for your struggles right now. I know you’re in pain and scared. I’m so sorry.

I have had two bowel obstructions, last year in 2022 and the year before that. My first surgery was when I was minutes old and I’ve had about 9 or 10 bowel or pelvic obstructions, with my most recent surgery a hysterectomy in 2022 (with HOURS of adhesion removal) and an obstruction a few months after that. I’m just now starting a treatment plan with my doctors, I have multiple specialists since this is taking over my life. I also have scar tissue that was very severe on my ureters (he removed what he could) , which is called “retroperitoneal fibrosis” and can cause urine to back up and cause kidney damage and kidney failure. I’m waiting for my labs to see what’s going on, kidney wise.

I deal with severe abdominal pain at times, I’m sure you can relate. I’m working part time now from full time and the pain can be awful and so hard to deal with.

I just started acupuncture which apparently is supposed to help, although I’m not sure if it’s helpful in the “severe” adhesions case. I also just got a script for an “Alpha-Stim” which is electrical and supposed to help with pain, anxiety, depression and insomnia. We will see if it helps at all. I’m hoping it does. I also use medical marijuana and CBD, both flower and edibles. For me, it’s a lifesaver.

I’ll be praying for you. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you, I’m so sorry that you’re dealing with these bowel obstructions.