Digestive Health Support Group

Had abdominal surgery in 1983 for ovarian cancer. second abd. surgery in 1984 total hysterectomy. Next year increased abdominal pain then more surgery for lysis...

Has anyone had a laparoscopic procedure at Mayo (Rochester) to explore and see what the extent of their adhesions are? Anyone have success having them...

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...

I just joined this site and am looking to see if anyone talks about bowel obstructions caused by adhesions following abdominal surgery. I had successful...

This is my first time reaching out to such an outlet but my frustration with my reoccurring issues is completely distressing me. I am a...

Had surgery in December for bowel blockage due to adhesions. I still have horrible cramping following bowel movements. What should I do to eliminate this?

Hi everyone who is living with abdominal adhesions. I have been trying to learn to live with this for several months now without much help...

I am miserable. Doctor's say there is nothing they can do. Tortuous colon with two fixed folds, rectal & sphincter muscle impairment due to aggressive...

I've had diverticulitis attacks numerous times throughout the years. About 15 years ago I had a left hemicolectomy and things have gone well since. Seven...

A year ago I had a sigmoid colonectomy. Within weeks I was having 15 BMs/day. I’ve been to 4 GI docs, had a colonoscopy, enteroscopy,...