OK, so I don't know if any of you know my past, but long story short blah blah blah LOL
I had diverticulitis, and went in to have it removed, well 4 surgeries later 2 of which were emergency ones, this last one on 12/31/2011...yup ringing in the new year under the knife, at least I got to spend it with someone (albeit my surgeon) who I don't get along with. Well she has told me that she won't try and reverse it again, and she has been referred to me as the best in AZ for colorectal surgery. She said that my intestines are too thin from diverticulitis to heal properly, has anyone here been told anything similar, and had a successful reversal? Or?? I am looking for options, as I have been told to get a second opinion, but when they say she is the best is there really a second opinion?? And I know I really don't EVER want to go under the knife ever again after these last 2 almost did me in! And the fact that my surgeon's favorite saying to me was "Well you're young and resilient, not like my other patients, so you shouldn't be in pain." It's very aggravating that I get stereotyped being "young" and I shouldn't be in pain. So 2 weeks out of the hospital and BAM, telling me to take Tylenol? Are you kidding me? Made me want to ask her, "Hey, have you ever had this surgery before, let alone 4 in less than 5 months?" Knowing that she hasn't. And she still blows me off. Tells me that my hernias are what's causing the pain, as it is making the rest of my abdomen stretch because of the compromised muscle from the hernias. But refuses to do anything about it, other than tell me to get menthol spray?? Well, it smells minty and that is about it, ok and really cold feeling, but doesn't help with pain.
Thankfully it isn't a lot now. But I have 5 kids and can't just sit around and do nothing all the time. GRRRRRR ;So I guess it's more pain to get rid of the pain?? But from what I hear the hernia repair is pretty easy and recovery sounds pretty fast. So we'll see, after having 16 weeks off in the last 7 months. I hope work will let me out for it, I do have vacation time I can take. Who knows....Sorry for venting guys...kind of went off on a tangent!!!
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