surgical complications Post Surgery Complications - Small bowel Obstruction on Scare Tissue

[bs19gal 57]

I wanted to see if anyone else has had this post surgery complication. 18 months post surgery (no complications) I was rushed into the ER and very quickly to the operating table as my small bowel had become twisted around surgery scare tissue effectively causing the bowel to start strangling itself. I was incredibly fortunate to be right by a world class hospital when it struck and thankfully a quick thinking resident made a courageous call and got me on the operating table right away which probably saved my life. They were able to release the twist and by nothing short of a miracle the bowel did come back to life and I am not going to have to deal with some pretty life changing alternatives that might have been the case.

Whilst this is a documented risk the numbers are pretty low but I wanted to see if I could connect with anyone else who has experienced the same.

Many thanks.

[theresahyatt19 142]

I wanted to see if anyone else has had this post surgery complication. 18 months post surgery (no complications) I was rushed into the ER and very quickly to the operating table as my small bowel had become twisted around surgery scare tissue effectively causing the bowel to start strangling itself. I was incredibly fortunate to be right by a world class hospital when it struck and thankfully a quick thinking resident made a courageous call and got me on the operating table right away which probably saved my life. They were able to release the twist and by nothing short of a miracle the bowel did come back to life and I am not going to have to deal with some pretty life changing alternatives that might have been the case.
Whilst this is a documented risk the numbers are pretty low but I wanted to see if I could connect with anyone else who has experienced the same.

Many thanks.

If you dont mind me asking which surgery did you have?

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[bs19gal 57]

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[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

I have not had this, but as a nurse we see this all the time.

Any abdominal surgery can cause this to happen. It could happen a month later or ten years later or never. Some people seem more prone to recurring obstructions than others.

Thankfully you seem to have been taken care of quickly.