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I am currently recovering from SBO from adhesions. Had an ostomy reversal surgery 7/31, developed the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/217583/

Discussion: SBO due to Adhesion

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 21, 2018

I too am plagued with adhesions! I have had a right collector, 3 unbiblical hernias, a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735690/

Discussion: Abdominal adhesions: any suggestions for relief?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 9, 2022

I had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 2002 and was very well post op. Since January this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/72877/

Discussion: Chronic Abdominal Pain

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 11, 2018

Hi Dawn, I know it’s been awhile since your post so hopefully you get this message....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/134769/

Discussion: Pain in old gallbladder surgery site

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 6, 2018

I am so sorry for your pain. We should not need to seek out multiple doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058916/

Discussion: Multiple BMs every day

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 28 2:21pm

Purelax is the less expensive CVS brand of Miralax. Also, I am gluten sensitive and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712358/

Discussion: Feedback on Linzess for Irritable Bowel-C or Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 28, 2022

Hello @ginpene05, and welcome to Connect, You've been through quite a bit, and of course you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145898/

Discussion: Chronic small bowel obstruction from adhesions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 6, 2017

I had ileostomy in 2010 and the emergency volulus surgery a little over a year ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094754/

Discussion: tortuous colon plus rectal and sphincter disfunction

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 26 4:46pm

I have rib squeezing which gets worse throughout the day. Sometimes I can actually see it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062618/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 5 11:19am

From 1/24/2018 to 3/1/2019, I had 5 abdominal surgeries due to diverticulitis. After the 1st surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334650/

Discussion: Reoccurring Bowel Obstructions due to adhesions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 9, 2021

I cried a lot in the hospital after the 3rd surgery could not get to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/221383/

Discussion: Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 25, 2018

What your friend went through is my worse nightmare. I'm struggling with weather to have surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210769/

Discussion: Diverticulosis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 4, 2018

My mother had adhesions from diverticulitis. She was fine as long as she took a stool...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976445/

Discussion: Concerned husband desperate for answers

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

I had multiple intestinal surgeries for adhesions due to complications from Gastro bypass. I tack injections...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677813/

Discussion: Permanent SIBO due to removal of ileocecal valve

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

I've had multiple obstructions due to adhesions and currently have several strictures in my small intestine....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055528/

Discussion: What is a good post blockage diet.

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 22 6:51pm

Hi susan824, I'm sorry to hear about your bowel obstructions, I've been there and it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841275/

Discussion: Reoccurring Bowel Obstructions due to adhesions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I have an update. Since my last obstruction I have been diagnosed with Small Bowel Cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145909/

Discussion: Chronic small bowel obstruction from adhesions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

The surgeries have taken place over the last fifteen years but I have not had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800652/

Discussion: Reoccurring Bowel Obstructions due to adhesions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 23, 2023

For those that seek surgery, surgeons don’t want to do a colon resection as it can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975884/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

@hopeful33250 --this is very clear and informative (and I'm annoyed at myself for spelling "idiopathic" wrong!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/217607/

Discussion: SBO due to Adhesion

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 30, 2018