19 weeks, am I the only one?

And we truly are, we have all heard such bull from our Dr's if it wasn't for this place we would never know what is "normal". Let me first say in "86" I had Hepatits I have no idea what type it was. My bestfriend came to live with me so I didn't have to go into the hositial. Hepatits is doggone painful, I couldn't even get up to pee and had to take two months off from work. And at the time I hadn't had sex for a year and the hardest drug I ever did was cigrettes.

I am also being to feel normal after reading these posts and I feel so much comfort. People understand what I am dealing with ! I am back into my jeans, yea! even if they are my strech ones. Usually I wear jogging suits though.

My Dr told my husband she removed all my adhestions from my C-Section and I had alot. I never felt them though, no pain for 10 years. Can I get adhestions from an operation 5 months ago that kill me but never be bothered by so many of them from 10 years ago?? Help!

This weeks test is an MRI
Janet TAH BSO

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Originally Posted by folky Ya know, a lot of us have this same impression... we want to be kind and compassionate, but ... if it looks like a duck, smells like a duck, and quacks like a duck ...it's a DUCK! It was explained to me by a SS worker that yes many of the patients are "scum of the earth" (I am paraphrasing) but along with their drug and drinking habits have picked up other diseases like hepatitis, cirrhosis, and std's which qualify them for immediate help... a service to the poor regardless of some individual's lousy habits. Keep trying for the assistance. Since you have been a tax payer and contributing member of society, you deserve it! They can make you jump through hoops! Hang in there! I am self employed, and with very little income. I qualify for county help, which is worth it for the big picture. The system is messed up! For example, they do not deduct or consider your grocery bill as an expense, even for your needed staples! It is calculated as a "luxury" and is part of your income! Also, if you pay for NEEDED dental work, and you pay for it out of your own pocket, they consider that to be extra income as well, and don't deduct it out of your expenses. THe way that ends up is that you are out the amount of money for the cost of the dental work, and they add it to your income amount, which raises your share of medical costs... so, you can end up paying double for the actual dental work! (All the county will cover/recognize is if you go to the county facility and have your teeth pulled out, not fixed!) Something very wrong with this picture! But again, hang in there. For the big ticket items you will be glad you have some help. Good luck!

A little trick i learnt that may help you is to go to your local newspaper with the story of "they wont help me"...you will surprised at how many people all of a sudden have the resources to help you pay your way...best of luck..i thank god everyday that i live in australia and i have medicare...i have never seen a bill....my heart sincerely goes out to you

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Originally Posted by folky Mia Culpa! I am sorry if this sounded like I said all people with these diseases are "scum." I try try very hard to word things "correctly." I didn't mean it to sound so horribly offensive! I know better! Hopefully you know what I meant as well!? I still do propose that there are some low-life people who know how to manipulate the system, and innocent others who fall thru the cracks. Best to ya!

I didn't think that was what you meant at all. I agree that the scum taking advantage of programs make it difficult for people who really need the help.

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Originally Posted by Joliee Not ALL people are bad or sleep with others if they have HepatitsB. My dad had it in his old age and he DID NOT sleep around or use drugs. Believe me I know.!!! They are not sure how he got it. He traveled with my mom in the US States and they think that he either got it from bad water, or a dentist. Never proven. But this I know for a fact he was a great guy and never ever slept around. We all did get the shots and I do recommend them because you never know where you may pick up this disease.

Hep A comes through food/water, Hep B comes from blood or other bodily fluids. I don't believe I read anyone here imply that all people with Hepatitis are bad or scum. She was referring to the drug addicts (Hepatitis B is can be transmitted by sharing needles & having unprotected sex) who may also have STDs, who keep people who are more deserving of medical benefits from getting the help. The docs don't seem to know a whole lot about Hepatitis B still. No one is accusing your dad of sleeping around.

By the way, you don't have to sleep around to get it either. I didn't sleep around but I got it from my partner who apparently did sleep around without my knowledge.

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Originally Posted by Janet59 And we truly are, we have all heard such bull from our Dr's if it wasn't for this place we would never know what is "normal". Let me first say in "86" I had Hepatits I have no idea what type it was. My bestfriend came to live with me so I didn't have to go into the hositial. Hepatits is doggone painful, I couldn't even get up to pee and had to take two months off from work. And at the time I hadn't had sex for a year and the hardest drug I ever did was cigrettes. I am also being to feel normal after reading these posts and I feel so much comfort. People understand what I am dealing with ! I am back into my jeans, yea! even if they are my strech ones. Usually I wear jogging suits though. My Dr told my husband she removed all my adhestions from my C-Section and I had alot. I never felt them though, no pain for 10 years. Can I get adhestions from an operation 5 months ago that kill me but never be bothered by so many of them from 10 years ago?? Help! This weeks test is an MRI Janet TAH BSO

Janet,
Adhesions are weird creatures. I would think at this time your pain would be recovery pain & probably not adhesion pain. There is some info here, I think in articles or resources, about adhesions.

They usually come back. I've had 2 sets removed so far. They sometimes cause pain & sometimes don't, depends what they attach themselves to. In my case, they didn't cause me pain either time until 2 & 3 years after the surgeries. If you are in pain that "kills" you, have your doc check. The docs can't know for sure if you truly have adhesions until.....wait for it.....they cut you open & look. Adhesions won't show up on ultrasound. My last 2 docs did guess that I had adhesions after poking on my pelvis while having fingers inserted in my vagina....fun.

I still can't wear my stretch jeans. I can get into them, but swell very quickly & they become miserable fast. I'm glad you can wear yours, it gives me hope, lol.

I am also 5 months post and feel much like my old self in what I am able to do-cut grass, run, lift. I still notice the fatigue, and I don't relate it to my surgery...but having read your posts feel that I can see the patterns. I too feel the itch, the tenderness esp. on the right where the big fibroid was. Major soreness on the right pubic bone. I need to remember that I had surgery! I also notice that nobody really wants to hear about that anymore and assume full functioning. But- as long as my husband and kids are supportive that is key.

Hello Ladies, itstime, I believe it is recovery pain also, but sometimes the pain is very bad it feels like a burn. My Dr did do the bowling ball finger thing on me and said I was healing nicely. No more tests, I am done.

Joliee,

I experienced a mild change with my thyroid too. I have my thyroid tested every five years due to family medical history, and I've never experienced any irregularities or elevated readings. Well, I gained weight after the surgery (hiss-booo). I've been back in the gym since the end of June, and I noticed that nothing was happening, so I made an appointment and asked my DR to run some blood work. Everything came back great, including blood sugar level and liver, but some of the thyroid levels were slightly elevated. I'm now on thyroid med for 30 days and will have it checked again in a couple of weeks. I don't know what triggered it, but I sure thought it was odd.

Take care.

Hi Ladies,

Sorry to hear that you are feeling so discouraged in ways.

I felt impelled to respond to the scum of the earth perceptions, and a few other things. Drug addiction is a symptom of deep underlying things for many of these people. They endured some sort of abuse growing up that or, have chemical imbalances that have never been addressed.

After awhile they are stuck. Very very stuck, in a downward spiral that only a handful can scratch and claw their way out of. Yes, I have a deep empathy for these people. I have worked with many of them.

YES, our system is very messed up! I agree that there should be a safety net for those that earn a buck too much and fall through the cracks.........and some of these people become the alchoholic homeless.

Not all people on medicaid are bad people, or what society deims "worthless"(which just compounds their problems in a vicous cycle).

When it come to hepatitus B, if you haven't gotten your shots, please do. In many ways you should be more affraid of it than the Aids virus. The Aids virus once it is airborne, dies within 30 seconds. Hepatitus B virus can live for a half hour on a surface once airborne. And the only thing that kills it on surface is bleach.

If a homeless person asks you for money and you believe that it is for booze, please give it to them. You may be saving their life. Alchohol withdrawls are life threatening. They can't always get into treatment, 'cause the facilities are full, or they are on a long list waiting to get in.

Please know, that I say these things with love, not malice or judgement as it may seem. I wish everybody luck, and wellness.

Mine has been 3 months and I still have the numbness, swollen belly, very frustrated.