Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

@bentley33 , you sound so much like me, except that my episodes are acute (short and very severe) as opposed to chronic. Either way, it sucks!
I've said this several times here, but I'll repeat it--think very carefully before you spend large sums of money on Clear Passage. I have seen ZERO credible evidence that it helps (if I thought it did I would do it in a heartbeat!).
Any "studies" I've found in medical "journals" have been co-authored by the owners of Clear Passage--not exactly objective! And I assume that real GI doctors would be recommending it (and insurance would probably cover it) if it really worked.
Perhaps I'm wrong, but the whole thing seems like a money-making venture that tries to prey on desperate people like us. And they've made sure that they pop up first on almost any kind of internet search regarding obstructions!

Thank you for reading my post. They used to be short( 3-7 days) but this is not going away. I am skeptical about the Clear Passages. It’s very expensive and no guarantees. That’s why I joined this group. I’m desperately looking for relief but also don’t want to be taken advantage of. I don’t want a surgery and neither does my GI doctor. He is afraid it’s to high risk. It’s been months and I can’t keep living this way, it’s more like surviving the day. I’ve also looked into CBD oils. I just don’t know what to do at this point.

This is my 5th SBO with hospitalizan in 18 months, due to adhesions. No surgery yet, but am considering Small Passage treatment. Last 3 times happened in the last 4 months. This is getting old. Any idess?

This is my 5th SBO with hospitalizan in 18 months, due to adhesions. No surgery yet, but am considering Small Passage treatment. Last 3 times happened in the last 4 months. This is getting old. Any idess?

Just had rectocele surgery... Supposedly causes no "discomfort" been tellin em n they been agreein for the most part that my problem is adhesions... This colonoscopy I was diagnosed with tortuous colon cause they could barely get the camera thru. But THAT doesn't cause any "discomfort" either, which makes NO sense to me, but they still agreed I probably am suffering from adhesions but, as we all know, they don't wanna mess with em for fear of more. Well, I wish to high heaven n beyond I had "discomfort" the top surgeon in the area I consulted with when diagnosed with the tortuous n he said nothin could be done. I ended up on ANOTHER blocked bm that had me screamin for 5 days. I called em n said I'll take the risk. It took 25 years to get to this, how fast they gonna grow more n they might even grow the opposite direction, right? Then I looked it up, don't know why in that order... maybe cause I was POSITIVE it's all the adhesions in the exact spot all 3 scars meet. As I read the info I had tears pourin off my face down my chest, I sobbed, I was relieved I found proof, pissed they didn't address it when I showed up doubled over n sobbin in agony. When it's the ONLY thing left it could be n they KNEW that's what it is n STILL brushed it off with absolutely NO ADVICE OR INSTRUCTIONS, JUST, "LIVE WITH IT" ... WE know our bodies better n they NEED to start listenin to US! In little over 5 weeks I will get my relief... Because I REFUSED TO BE IGNORED!

Just had rectocele surgery... Supposedly causes no "discomfort" been tellin em n they been agreein for the most part that my problem is adhesions... This colonoscopy I was diagnosed with tortuous colon cause they could barely get the camera thru. But THAT doesn't cause any "discomfort" either, which makes NO sense to me, but they still agreed I probably am suffering from adhesions but, as we all know, they don't wanna mess with em for fear of more. Well, I wish to high heaven n beyond I had "discomfort" the top surgeon in the area I consulted with when diagnosed with the tortuous n he said nothin could be done. I ended up on ANOTHER blocked bm that had me screamin for 5 days. I called em n said I'll take the risk. It took 25 years to get to this, how fast they gonna grow more n they might even grow the opposite direction, right? Then I looked it up, don't know why in that order... maybe cause I was POSITIVE it's all the adhesions in the exact spot all 3 scars meet. As I read the info I had tears pourin off my face down my chest, I sobbed, I was relieved I found proof, pissed they didn't address it when I showed up doubled over n sobbin in agony. When it's the ONLY thing left it could be n they KNEW that's what it is n STILL brushed it off with absolutely NO ADVICE OR INSTRUCTIONS, JUST, "LIVE WITH IT" ... WE know our bodies better n they NEED to start listenin to US! In little over 5 weeks I will get my relief... Because I REFUSED TO BE IGNORED!

Thank you for reading my post. They used to be short( 3-7 days) but this is not going away. I am skeptical about the Clear Passages. It’s very expensive and no guarantees. That’s why I joined this group. I’m desperately looking for relief but also don’t want to be taken advantage of. I don’t want a surgery and neither does my GI doctor. He is afraid it’s to high risk. It’s been months and I can’t keep living this way, it’s more like surviving the day. I’ve also looked into CBD oils. I just don’t know what to do at this point.

Hi, I am new to this group. Last year I was admitted twice for small bowel obstruction having to have NG tube twice. I had an UGI series with small bowel follow through. Barium didn't come through for over 24 hours. I was never given a reason for the blockage. A month after that I had a totally non functioning gall bladder requiring surgery. I continue to have issues with bloating, pain, terrible gas and flatus. I have small pellet like stools and an hour later a normal bowel movement. I feel very over full many times after a meal and am unable to eat the next meal. I find there is nothing that has helped me. I have done the high fiber diet, no help. I have done the low fiber diet no help. Liquids do seem to help sometimes. I assume my problems stem from past abdominal surgeries, appendix, total abdominal hysterectomy and now the gall bladder. I have had no help from my physicians and the symptoms are beginning to impact my quality of life. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I am new to this group. Last year I was admitted twice for small bowel obstruction having to have NG tube twice. I had an UGI series with small bowel follow through. Barium didn't come through for over 24 hours. I was never given a reason for the blockage. A month after that I had a totally non functioning gall bladder requiring surgery. I continue to have issues with bloating, pain, terrible gas and flatus. I have small pellet like stools and an hour later a normal bowel movement. I feel very over full many times after a meal and am unable to eat the next meal. I find there is nothing that has helped me. I have done the high fiber diet, no help. I have done the low fiber diet no help. Liquids do seem to help sometimes. I assume my problems stem from past abdominal surgeries, appendix, total abdominal hysterectomy and now the gall bladder. I have had no help from my physicians and the symptoms are beginning to impact my quality of life. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I am new to this group. Last year I was admitted twice for small bowel obstruction having to have NG tube twice. I had an UGI series with small bowel follow through. Barium didn't come through for over 24 hours. I was never given a reason for the blockage. A month after that I had a totally non functioning gall bladder requiring surgery. I continue to have issues with bloating, pain, terrible gas and flatus. I have small pellet like stools and an hour later a normal bowel movement. I feel very over full many times after a meal and am unable to eat the next meal. I find there is nothing that has helped me. I have done the high fiber diet, no help. I have done the low fiber diet no help. Liquids do seem to help sometimes. I assume my problems stem from past abdominal surgeries, appendix, total abdominal hysterectomy and now the gall bladder. I have had no help from my physicians and the symptoms are beginning to impact my quality of life. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.