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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817236/

Discussion: Abdominal surgery for ovarian cancer, then adhesions and pain

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

In January I had my first bout with SBO.It was extremely painful and after a week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145897/

Discussion: Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 6, 2017

I had an SBO from adhesions about a year ago plus the dreaded NG tube. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474864/

Discussion: Tips for managing chronic small bowel obstructions?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 5 7:52am

Update on my next steps. CT scan was conclusive that the obstructions were caused by scar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405463/

Discussion: Surgical options to prevent SBO from Adhesions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 30, 2025

I am a Short Bowel Patient; I lost most of my small bowel after surgery to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716666/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant/Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 11, 2022

After 3 lysis of adhesions (10 inch inches each, not including the original ) …… I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202377/

Discussion: Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 2, 2025

My pain was on the left before the surgery too. I had several diverticulitis episodes as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322763/

Discussion: Removal of sigmoid colon due to diverticulitis: How to deal with pain?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 15, 2020

I have lower rib cage tightness which just gets worse throughout the day. I had Mals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976303/

Discussion: Rib cage tightness: Not sure what it might be

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Hi @jim70 I can understand your frustration. I would like to connect you with some other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609352/

Discussion: Slow transit constipation and surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2021

Just had rectocele surgery... Supposedly causes no "discomfort" been tellin em n they been agreein for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/146042/

Discussion: Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 6, 2019

I took Xifaxan a few times. It perhaps worked for a few weeks. It appears to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841492/

Discussion: Xifaxan for SIBO

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

@rmgreen I am sorry to hear of your suffering. You may want to work with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308308/

Discussion: Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 20, 2025

Hi @breatherford, I expanded the title of your discussion and added it to the Digestive Health...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135651/

Discussion: Old Scar Issues: Multiple abdominal surgeries including C-section

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

Hi. I’ve been suffering from right sided pain where my ribs are and upper abdominal pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/134770/

Discussion: Pain in old gallbladder surgery site

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 17, 2018

LavenderRaven my gall bladder surgery was done 11 years ago and I have exactly the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/134777/

Discussion: Pain in old gallbladder surgery site

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 28, 2020

I had a bowel instruction out of the blue when I was 25 years old. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700028/

Discussion: Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 18, 2022

Thank you. I need something I can take daily. I want to try Slippery Elm and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896088/

Discussion: Redundant colon and surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

8 weeks ago I was in the hospital for a complete bowel obstruction. 6 yrs ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357712/

Discussion: Bowel obstruction?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 27, 2025

I think message is like snake oil. Adhesions are very strong and can’t be massaged away....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203132/

Discussion: Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 3, 2025

Hi Nooral, much sympathy to you. I think my right sided bowel pains are also adhesions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885363/

Discussion: Adhesions affecting digestion and causing pain

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

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