Surgical options to prevent SBO from Adhesions

Posted by po2ter @po2ter, 2 days ago

I was hospitalized for the third time in 15 years this week with an SBO. X rays showed the obstruction at the same point as others where a significant amount of adhesions exist related to a kidney removal surgery as a baby. Here we are 40+ years later and I need to address the problem proactively instead of acutely with ER visits. I’m getting a referral to GI specialists in my home city but also open to a visit to Mayo, Cleveland Clinic etc.

I’ve been told that the amount of minimally invasive surgical options are very small (which I find wild to actually believe) and also that any surgery can create more scar tissue that could add to the problem.

Where do I go from here? I’m about as healthy as a mid 40’s man can be with single digit BF, exercise, clean eating etc.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Digestive Health Support Group.

Hi @po2ter , and welcome to Connect. I am glad to meet you. You are so, so wise to educate yourself before another ER visit.

I can speak to being a Mayo Clinic patient. My life is in their hands, so I am a bit biased! 😀 They are conservative in their approach and aggressively take action once they are confident. I trust my doctors. I am on a long haul and “lifestyle as medicine” has become my mantra.

-Researching GI programs may help: https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings/gastroenterology-and-gi-surgery
-You can read more about Mayo’s general approach to bowel obstructions here:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/intestinal-obstruction/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351465
-Here, what other Connect members are discussing about SBO: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/?search=Small+bowel+obstructions#discussion-listview
- Pursue an appointment at Mayo Clinic: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

How are you feeling?

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