Hi everyone,
I’m so glad I’ve found this place! I’ve had a j-pouch for six years and two years ago began developing scar tissue that caused frequent obstructions resulting in constant ER visits. I’ve tried manual therapy with people trained to break up scar tissue, castor oil packs and abdominal massages, but with only mild improvement. Last May I had to have surgery for thus, but my surgeon unfortunately wasn’t able to reach the main issue because it was so deep in my pelvis, so he had to create a bypass. Post surgery things were okay but I’m now having constant partial bowel obstructions at all times so I think I’ve regrown more scar tissue. The only thing that has made tHess obstructions slightly manageable is a soft food diet, but that doesn’t resolve the issue of course.
Has anyone here dealt with scar tissue and frequent obstructions, and have found ways to break it up non invasively for longer term solutions? I am 25 and am worried about needing more and more surgery as time goes on.
Thank you!
