What If Surgery is the Only Option, not

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If you must resort to surgery, insist that the surgeon uses powderless gloves and
humidifies and warms the laparoscopy gases using a device called INSUFLOW®.
Insist that an adhesion barrier be used where possible. Think of an adhesion barrier
is a degradable type of “internal Band-Aid” that is placed over organs at risk of
forming adhesions. Once the tissue has healed, the barrier dissolves because it is no
longer needed. Adhesion barriers are not 100% effective and cannot be used in all
situations. There are three approved in the USA – INTERCEED® Absorbable
Adhesion Barrier, Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier, and ADEPT® Adhesion Reduction
Solution, the last of which appears to have limited utility. Other materials are used
“off-label” which you can read about here.

Whether your adhesions are the cause of the pain, the consequence of pain or just
happen to be there, you are still in pain and you are suffering. Educate yourself and
those close to you about adhesions. The International Adhesions Society and
the International Society for Complex Abdomino-Pelvic & Pain Society
(ISCAPPS) provide the most up-to-date information on these conditions. We’ve also
found these books to be useful:

 Endometriosis : The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health

 Secret Suffering: How Women’s Sexual and Pelvic Pain Affects Their
Relationships (Sex, Love, and Psychology)
 Heal Pelvic Pain: The Proven Stretching, Strengthening, and Nutrition
Program for Relieving Pain, Incontinence,& I.B.S, and Other Symptoms Without
Surgery
 When Sex Hurts: A Woman’s Guide to Banishing Sexual Pain

Stay active as much as possible. Walk, garden, and exercise lightly. Stop smoking.
Watch old funny movies. As difficult as it may be, it is important that you maintain a
circle of family and friends, through a religious community or other group.

Above all, remember you are not alone and this is not in your head.

The information provided here is not intended nor is implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other
qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions
you may have regarding a medical condition.