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My appendix ruptured on a cruise ship in 2015. I was airlifted to the Azores for 5 hours of open surgery and sepsis. The abdominal area should never be open to the air. This causes adhesions/ strictures. Due to my weakened peritoneum, I have had 3 incisional hernia surgeries. That adds to adhesions.
I have all of the same issues listed above. There is nothing to add except surgery will only help for a few months. The adhesions can be cut out and you will feel wonderful. They will grow back worse than ever. Surgery will be performed only if the SBO cannot be cleared. They will then perform surgery to save your life.
From what I understand the surgery is difficult and tedious so doctors don’t want to do it. Eat small meals and no raw veggies as listed by others and learn to live with it. Nothing can be done. I have been to Stanford with the best and it is all the same. It is what it is.
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It is very uplifting to hear from someone who struggles with these same issues of small bowel obstructions. Unlike many others who have this issue, I have never had any prior abdominal surgeries. (I still have my female organs, appendix and gall bladder and never had a hernia, so fortunately have not had to go through all that. ) My heart goes out to you for your unfortunate cruise ship experience and subsequent surgeries.
My mesentery mass just appeared out of the blue when I got the SBO in November. I knew my abdomen was getting bigger, but I just figured it was old age. (I am 77). In addition to the periodic blockages I am concerned that I have some malabsorption problems for essential vitamins and minerals due to a malfunctioning small bowel. So I am taking supplements.
I am curious to know how others manage their blockages at home or do most go to the ER? My PCP wants me to go to the hospital every time, but I have not been compliant. I do have excellent medical insurance, so cost is not an issue. But I don't want to be away from my husband that long as he has medical issues of his own. Getting old sucks! However, as you said, "It is what it is," I appreciate the helpful information from others with the same problem.