Question: I'm back. My provider, who only prescribed meds, scared me into surgery, which caused infection and internal mess, did not once ask for tests - so, I am without a doctor and, am afraid, since I am by far worse than before, what I can do next. I ask you this - the area where colon was removed has pain and, it feels like something gets stuck, but, since I choose to take myself away from those who were careless, questions won't help. But, you have offered great advice, and, if someone would take time to look at the area in the side of rectum where mesh attaches to inside and I get the pain and restriction, how would they look - I had an injection -
ganglion impair which made me feel like i was having an out of body experience - pain, anger, emotional; then, for one day I had relief, but the pressure was still in rectal area and the pain returned the next day. One day of relief was surreal and I saw the person I once was, but, it only lasted one day and that same pressure which restricts my leg was apparent.
Any clues on this or is it confusing. Thank you, kind sir.

All I have is time on my hands to think this through. So, more questions. Why couldn't I empty after taking 8 laxatives and drank liquid prior to colonoscopy? During colonoscopy, he had to push very hard to get the scope through and the nurse had to push on my stomach while he pushed, to get scope through. Eventually it went through, but it was tough. So, he considered no blockage. However, it takes up to two weeks to have a BM and I can literally feel the Matter coming down, staying in place and eventually passing. The passing in the resection is where the nerves fire and is also where the pressure is that starts the pain in the rectum I call "toothache" pain - nerves fired up so much it takes a couple of days to settle. It wasn't until after the hernia repair that I had increased pain and the function of bowel movement became harder and harder. This I reported to someone covering for doctor who was absent during most of time but nurse didn't do anything. I do have pain at the area where colon was removed and in several areas around the mesh used for hernia repair - pricking; nothing substantial, but, it is as if staples are poking me. I know you will say to have certain tests, but it doesn't work this way here. The bureaucracy of the military; not accepting that nobody did anything but drugs and, all the tests in the world do no good if my provider didn't know that she was to send them off. Unfortunately, she was in over her head, but, because doctor's words are heard and a patient is ignored, here I am, giving up the fight. It's known that the surgeon who did the colorectal surgery pulled healthy colon; left me with wet bandages which started infection. The pulling and tugging at resection restricts my leg and, if I were to not walk, I would not have pain in the rectum area except when a bowel passes through. I have a tens unit, but I am raw from using it. During the course of time, there was no follow through except my husband and I did our best to find an answer to pain so, of course, pain management, decides to d injections. The last pain management doctor who did the ganglion impar injection was very thoughtful and cautious; he said it was diagnostic. He also said, any more injections would be a bandaid and more risky. Point is, from the very beginning, rather than take my issues seriously, I was given meds and now, because of failures, my brain has given up.
I know exactly where I have pain; I know meds can't help with gastro pain and I also know that it was wrong not to have CT scans and MRI's read and the right doctors allowed to see because provider didn't know to do this. The mesh is so close to my sternum, it is miserable to wear anything around that area. Can you see that after so long, one would just give up? We have a case in the US where the Veteran's Administration fired their top dog - a very fine man; a friend of ours, and, I believe, in the military hospital, things are going on like this. When I asked to see another doctor because I knew, in beginning, the one I was seeing was not paying attention (later fired) and two others were fired, it shows that I didn't have a chance from day one - and then to be scared into this colorectal surgery which has caused so much pain, and for the Powers that be not know all the facts, which could get help for me, is absurd. Why would I keep going back only for disappointment. In all this, do you see the questions about colonoscopy (coiled transverse) and more gastro problems after hernia repair. I can't take any more so, unless a miracle happens, I can't go to another doctor and try to explain because there are deaf ears. Thank you.

Thank you. May I explain clearly that the area at colon removal site and hernia repair is very painful; the surgeon did not do a CT scan for either so I have nothing to compare.
He is, literally, running from practice to practice, and his initial office said, because of legal reasons, they could not talk to me; my records have disappeared into thin air. Knowing how badly he failed, it's important to think of the pain in the rectum where he attached two strips of mesh to the side of rectum; I feel like if a few staples could be removed, I'd have no pain and free of leg restriction - layman's terms.
I am on a good diet so am having frequent movements, but, my stomach rests on area of hernia repair so intake of food is small portions; that's ok, but it is also causing me to take short breaths. The worst, however, and I'll put this in the form of a question - the colonoscopy was torture; my ribs were sore and since, I have such pain; cramping; and extreme movement; basically, a couch potato. Just telling you this I realize how bizarre it sounds, but, having been lost in the cracks; treated by a doctor who still had chronic pain from rear ending on her mind; gave drugs, no tests for symptoms in rectum or under mesh (entire abdominal area) so, you see, not having good follow thru has made things worse. The ganglion impar took pain for one day but the restriction of movement in that area was noticeable. If you have contacts in the United States where I could get a full assessment wi/o back pain the only consideration, my husband and I will go. I need a doctor or doctors who will listen, believe me, put heads together and understand I have worked so hard at getting better to the extent I had to demand getting off opiates. Months and months with no guidance and, the doctor who gave the ganglion impair injection said anything else is more risky and made it clear that it's only a bandaid as he knew I hadn't been listened to or followed in areas of two surgeries. In closing, my daughter came over tonight and said "Mom, God doesn't want you like this; you're too important and have too much to give, so if I have to pick you up and take you to the right
doctor/s or clinic, I will." She knows the lack of attention; the awful results of the unnecessary colorectal surgery and she knows me. But, it's a crazy story, isn't it. Thank you for recommending your friend. I'd go to Anarctica but, my intestines are on fire. Is it appropriate to try to see into the small intestines? I had colonoscopies before the surgery and not a problem. I would think just not being able to clean out would be a red flag, but, I have time to worry. Nothing can take away the pain - I have a tens unit near rectum because i can deal with "gut" and rectum. You understand he cut the colon; sealed it then opened a hole in the side of the rectum and used two strips of mesh to secure it. I believe strongly that a staple or staples or impinging. What do you think and thank you. I'm glad I found you again.

The stables are embedded. I can only say that the pain woke me up very early (near resection) off Percocet . The epidural was in area surgeon closed colon. But, pain is definitely at connection side. My back is raw from using tens. Then, the brain goes to pain at colon removal and transverse colon. My diet has improved the issue of constipation but, I am confident for a long time this was ready to give. Colostomy was brutal and intestines on fire. I cannot go back to Military because they didn't get past pain from accident. Also, only help was drugs. If I walk, pulling at rectum hence pain and leg restriction to protect. Wearing tens only emphasizes the abdomen. My sternum is painful; so close to mesh and stomach rests on skin above mesh. The dr didn't say if he wanted me back. I know nobody wants to mess w/me so I 'm without care now. They drew up withdrawal plan and don't check how I'm doing. Pain literally has me afraid to walk and this is not good. I'm too young! I'm paying for mistake and negligence but, in XXXXXXX the dr gets away w/this. What happens to poor soul who can't afford to go elsewhere or just takes a drs word? I am going to help those types one day.

Tens is used to distract; I tried Gabapentin and couldn't take it; This pain is so much like staples embedded.
You are right; stop the blame game; now I'm petrified to go to a dr. And sitting here is so foreign. I will get tests done - but, another colonoscopy is frightening and, since I have pain at colon removal sight and many areas under mesh what type of test for that. I'm sorry. I fired my doctor and feel lost. Military is great but too busy. A nurse is coming by to check my vitals as pain in sternum area which is right at the ridge of mesh.
I understand your point about the tens, but, it's kind of a pain that distracts me from the pain I have and it is worse than having a baby. You're a good man.
I have the tens right where the resection was done at the rectum. You're the doctor. I just want a life. Since I can't take Gabapentin - it's been so long, but I had terrible depression and no results.
There's such a thing as not checking new symptoms. After the two surgeries, I was still labeled chronic pain patient and nothing was done for the side effects of surgeries; that's just as much my fault - it didn't even XXXXXXX on me. But, you are wise; my husband says the same thing, but, now, it's where do I go? Not your problem to answer. Have a good day.
What is so extraordinary about staples being entrapped? This is exactly what it feels like. Walking aggravates it and I can feel the pull. This has to be the most bizarre case you've ever heard. I hear myself telling about the four years and it's hard to believe. But, I could at leas dn. My guts are so bad, I'm couch bound. And petrified. Sorry. It's been so much and who do you trust? Take care.