2 1/2 yr post op...CT Scan results...scared

First I must say sorry.....I have been horrible about posting here, on and off, and on and off again! I apologize for that, I guess I thought that I had made it through and was "on my own" I was wrong!! I have been having some on going abd. pain, since my bypass in July '04. I had a follow up surgery in July '05, because of some unknown pain, and come to find out, i had hernia's and bowel obstruction. The pain never stopped. I had a CT Scan a few days ago and the results are in........ there is thining of my linea alba (stomach wall?) and i have bowel loop, and hernia's and obstructions. This is what I was told today by my PCP. Anyone have these problems? I know that this probly means another surgery for me.....and to be honest I am very scared. I have tried to talk to my family and friends, mostly my mom, and even tho they are concerned, and try to understand...they just dont. Sometimes I feel like I have no one *****ally understands my pain and issues, last year my PCP gave me an Anti-depressant because she said the pain must all be in my head. I think im going to loose it...I guess im looking for some sort of reassurance, or understanding....maybe someone who has had this problem to shed some light my way. Thank you so very much!!! Amber

Hi Amber. I haven't had the issues you are facing, but have had other health problems where I was told it was "in my head". They usually found the REAL cause a couple of years later, and though they never apologize for missing it or for making me feel like a failure...you can see it in their faces. I'm so sorry you have such a serious problem, but so thankful that at least now they know what it is so they can fix it. I know it's hard, but try to remember that this too shall pass. If you aren't getting taken care of, fire your dr, and find one who will help. Is your PCP sending you to a good specialist? I hope you are seen quickly so this can come to an end for you. Hang in there, and come here to vent/cry/talk/whatever you need whenever you need to. Hugs and prayers, Jeannie