adhesions

[Gardeningbuff]

I have had a bowel resection due to diverticulitis causing abscess. It was 5 years ago , bag for 3 months , successful reversal, then about a year later adhesions from surgeries causing me to have appendectomy . My question is, had anyone had adhesions? I think I have more. Pain Around belly button , Constipation , bloating and a feeling food isn’t moving through properly. Not sure this is the correct board for this. Any experiences of this?

[b1b1b1]

I have had adhesions from prior surgeries. What happened to me is that they caused very very severe abdominal pain. I was taken to the emergency room and kept. It turned out that they had caused a total blockage of my small intestine, and nothing at all (including food water or gas) could get through. I had surgery and 5 inches of small intestine were removed. I was fine after that. It is also possible to have a partial blockage. If it continues, I would see a doctor fairly soon.

[Gardeningbuff in reply to b1b1b1]

Thanks very much for your reply. I have had adhesions around my ileostomy scar, Which then attached it self to my appendix so I had to have an emergency appendectomy because my bowel was also blocked. Very scary . This is a bit different this time. I get very confused because I’ve had so many complications from my surgery. I am going to make an appointment to see my surgeon but that won’t be for about six weeks. In the meantime my GP sending me for a gallstone ultrasound. I doubt very much that’s what it is. Thanks very much again for your reply. It’s good to talk to someone this is happened to

[b1b1b1 in reply to Gardeningbuff]

You never expect this kind of complication from previous surgery. I guess the good news is that it is at least treatable. x