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Reoccurring Bowel Obstructions due to adhesions

Posted by elewis23 @elewis23, Feb 8, 2021

I had pelvic surgery roughly 10yrs ago, in August 2019 I had my first bowel obstruction caused from adhesions. I’m May of 2020 I had my second bowel obstruction due to adhesions, this surgery was much worse. My surgeon tried laparoscopy but had to stop and do a mid line incision because of how dense the adhesions were. She accidentally nicked my intestines which caused a infection, long story short I spent two months in the hospital. Fast forward to January 2021 I had appendicitis and once again another surgeon knowing I had adhesions tried avoiding the area we thought was the worst. But he made several small incisions and nicked my intestines. I ended up with abcsesses and spent almost a month in the hospital very sick.
My question is are their other people going through similar problems? Did anyone ever warn you about the possibility of adhesions when you had your first surgery? Does anyone know about anything that will help stop the recurring bowel obstructions caused by adhesions?

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judychurch | @judychurch | Apr 12, 2023
In reply to @elewis23 "Thank you, I’ve been trying to find a PT who treats people with adhesions. In Alaska..." + (show)
@elewis23

Thank you, I’ve been trying to find a PT who treats people with adhesions. In Alaska I have not found anyone. I’m still searching. I will keep you posted!
I hope your trip to SF is enjoyable. I’m going Las Vegas in May also, I’ve never been… I don’t even gamble but there is so much to do besides gamble. I also plan on knowing where the best hospitals are. It’s sad we have to travel this way and just can’t enjoy!
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I'm off to LV in May also! A friend and I are going to see Garth Brooks, which has been on my bucket list for a long, long time. It IS sad that we always have to be aware of where the hospitals are located and of what quality. We were going to Europe next year, but now I'm not so sure about that. 🙁

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elewis23 | @elewis23 | Apr 12, 2023
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@judychurch

I'm off to LV in May also! A friend and I are going to see Garth Brooks, which has been on my bucket list for a long, long time. It IS sad that we always have to be aware of where the hospitals are located and of what quality. We were going to Europe next year, but now I'm not so sure about that. 🙁

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I’m going to see Garth Brooks also! Being sick so much I’m trying to adopt the attitude that I only live once so if I’m feeling ok that’s good enough to get out and dl things see things, meet people. We are going to Mexico in the fall.., after that I don’t know😊

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judithclark | @judithclark | Apr 13, 2023
In reply to @elewis23 "I actually read about Clear Passage and have talked to several professionals about them. But I..." + (show)
@elewis23

I actually read about Clear Passage and have talked to several professionals about them. But I don’t know about you but I’ve been told straight up that adhesions don’t hurt?!’ They obviously have not been in my shoes.
I am trying as many different things to relieve pain..yoga, tai chi, acupuncture..I’m looking fir professionals who understand. I will be traveling down south this fall and hope to find a Dr or Dr’s in Seattle who can help. I may have something similar to a stint put in a narrowing spot in my intestines to hopefully help with blockages. I’m just learning about this so I’m not really knowledgeable about it yet.
I’ll post more information as I learn more.

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You have been informed correctly. Adhesions have no pain sensors. The pain doesn’t come from the adhesions. It comes from the intestines that the adhesions are pulling around. Say that next time someone tells you adhesions have no pain. They sure cause pain however. Been there done that. I have had them for 5 or so years I have also had surgeries to correct something else and the adhesions are snipped away. I am great for a few months then they grow back. This time causing Cecum Bascule so probably need more surgery. I have never heard about the stint concept. Let us know how it goes.

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judithclark | @judithclark | Apr 14, 2023

Does a mobile cecum with bascule always need surgery? I would rather not have another abdominal surgery.

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marshae | @marshae | Jun 24, 2023

I have been having bowel problems for 2 years, impacted many times up until several months ago and it was obstructed twice in the past couple of months. I had exploratory surgery 4 weeks ago and the surgeon could not see any cause and no adhesions. He is now sending me for a CT enterography in the next couple of weeks. I still do not feel well several times a week and have nausea several times a week and take gravol. I had a colonoscopy in early April and slight derverticulosis. I have cut out walnuts, pumpkin seeds, popcorn and raw vegetables hoping that might help. I just would like to have a diagnosis and know what I might be able to do to stop these bowel problems. I have been taking a full cap of Restoralax every day for a year on the advice of one doctor. I no longer have a family doctor, he has retired.

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