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@wizdum so e people are prone to keloids - I am one of them. I too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342052/

Discussion: Adhesions affecting digestion and causing pain

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

I have been going through this since my appendix ruptured on a cruise ship in 2015....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853779/

Discussion: Pain still 1yr and 4Mth post Colorectal Surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 3, 2023

My appendix ruptured on a cruise ship in 2015. I was airlifted to the Azores for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923060/

Discussion: Bowel strictures

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

I had surgery on my kidney and they said they saw adhesions on my cecum and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136406/

Discussion: Adhesions affecting digestion and causing pain

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

So sorry you have been through all this. Mine does not even come close to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/221384/

Discussion: How to manage SIBO symptoms?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 25, 2018

I would appreciate it if anyone can tell me if they have had success with abdominal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817186/

Discussion: Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

Hi Teresa. Another question I have, is what tests are done to figure out where the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288816/

Discussion: Adhesions affecting digestion and causing pain

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 9, 2020

I did abdominal massage a few times a day when I had the adhesion blockage. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752631/

Discussion: Bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

@max05210 Did your surgeon consider intestinal adhesions that cannot be seen on imaging? Read the following....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298727/

Discussion: Pain after appendectomy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 7, 2025

Thank you for the info on adhesions. I will look into it. I have not found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135658/

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

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

@mindy78 I have had 3 linguinal hernia repairs with mesh. With my first bowel resection (sigmoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504660/

Discussion: Partial obstructions, other issues weeks after bowel resection

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 13 8:42am

Was able to convince surgeon to perform laparoscopic, first he suggested full open. He did an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160250/

Discussion: Permanent SIBO due to removal of ileocecal valve

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 9, 2021

Hi @llcc8800, thank you so very much for your response, it is very informative! I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881236/

Discussion: Problems long time after colon resection

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Person w/ adhesions & anybody else w/ gut pain…my husband had low colon cancer.. lose to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818281/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

@bhoudeshell An interesting article you may find useful which sets out the various causes other than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136558/

Discussion: Adhesions affecting digestion and causing pain

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 5, 2024

I e had that following numerous surgeries for adhesions These resulted from RNY bypass Dr did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751354/

Discussion: Intussusception: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Hello @tigreyes2004 I would like to invite @thull to this discussion. She has had successful surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/70210/

Discussion: Scar tissue crowding organs postsurgically, vomiting & cramping

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2019

by "scar tissue" they probably are referring to adhesions - which are the closest resemblance to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/70198/

Discussion: Scar tissue crowding organs postsurgically, vomiting & cramping

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 22, 2012

https://clearpassage.com/blog/what-to-know-before-accepting-an-ibs-diagnosis/ I ran across this internet link and thought some of it may be helpful even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956162/

Discussion: Functional reasons for Low Digestive Enzymes Production

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Hi! I am so sorry that you are dealing with this as well. It is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/233589/

Discussion: Tips for managing chronic small bowel obstructions?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 16, 2019

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