tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post4905089221610448963..comments2024-02-18T13:53:30.168-08:00Comments on Surgeonsblog: Twist and ShoutSid Schwabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-31764942326381576272008-02-27T20:10:00.000-08:002008-02-27T20:10:00.000-08:00Jen: I had a few like that: people who kept having...Jen: I had a few like that: people who kept having obstruction after obstruction. Each operation harder than the last. I don't think it's known why some do and some don't. If you operate on someone who's had prior surgery, sometimes you find adhesions all over the place, sometimes none or almost none. And you're right. Much as I liked them, I hated to hear from them!Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-88183387618525787432008-02-27T17:55:00.000-08:002008-02-27T17:55:00.000-08:00I'll have to give it a whirl when my next bi-annua...I'll have to give it a whirl when my next bi-annual SBO rolls around. :-)<BR/><BR/>I'm one of the patients you'd probably hate to see come through your OR doors. By now I actually look forward to the look of stark terror on my surgeon's face when I darken his doors. I've had a belly full of adhesions for over 10 years; lost a couple feet of colon and few more of small intestine; all this preceded by endometriosis, the loss of my uterus, appendix and the infamous acalculous gallbladder that started all the fun. There may be a partridge in a pear tree left in there, but only my surgeon knows for certain.<BR/><BR/>How often did you run across patients in whom adhesions were the main problem? Just curious to know how many other folks have the gift that keeps on giving. This stuff grows like cancer, hurts like hell, and it's rare that even doctors understand how awful the condition can be. Can you say "liquid diet" for 8 years and counting? Next to my surgeon, my blender is my best friend.<BR/><BR/>Love the blog!<BR/>JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-26729150608514798162007-03-12T12:03:00.000-07:002007-03-12T12:03:00.000-07:00I think I understand your directions, but just to ...I think I understand your directions, but just to be sure, could you PLEASE stick a video demonstration on here for us? You can cover your face for the sake of anonynimity.<BR/><BR/>(snort-snort)Surgeon In My Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13179150077622941677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-67445584270013219972007-03-11T19:30:00.000-07:002007-03-11T19:30:00.000-07:00anonymous: For obvious reasons, among them that I ...anonymous: For obvious reasons, among them that I don't know you nor have the ability to evaluate your situation, I have to respond in this way: I'm telling readers various things related to my practice of surgery, to inform and even to entertain. In no way ought my writing be taken as medical advice for any specific situation. So I really can't answer your questions, even though I'd like to. Any specific questions about specific conditions ought to be directed to your own doctors. Sorry. And whenever you develop symptoms, you ought to check with them before embarking on any self-directed treatment. Really.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-8784317009252916842007-03-11T19:14:00.000-07:002007-03-11T19:14:00.000-07:00I suffer from intestinal obstruction due to adhesi...I suffer from intestinal obstruction due to adhesions - about three times a year I get the text-book symptoms. Not once have I heard any practical advice on what to do about it. Only the stipulation that if I believe that the obstruction has not relieved itself after a certain amount of time I need medical attention. Not the type of advice I am likely to take.<BR/><BR/>So how happy am I to finally have a possible solution to a situation that has always felt beyond my control?! I will see if it works; although my one concern is that if done prophylactically will it cause an obstruction? If it is powerful enough to untwist when twisted, will it cause a twist when untwisted?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-66954582454326737022007-03-11T01:32:00.000-08:002007-03-11T01:32:00.000-08:00Okay. It's oh-dear-thirty in the morning here. I'm...Okay. It's oh-dear-thirty in the morning here. I'm not ready for work yet. I'm only midway through my second cup of coffee.<BR/><BR/>And I just got up from reading, leaned over the couch, and did the Schwab Shake. Just to see if it, you know, felt like anything.<BR/><BR/>It sure does. <BR/><BR/>Count me as one unboggled nurse. I'm not sure when I'd use The Shake, being a neuroscience person, but it's going into the bag o' tricks.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520599099436383317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-24873251865905657882007-03-10T23:45:00.000-08:002007-03-10T23:45:00.000-08:00Dr Sid,After that post I can only say that it's a ...Dr Sid,<BR/>After that post I can only say that it's a shame you had to retire. I think you should be cloned. <BR/>I'm ashamed to admit I was laughing out loud. <BR/>Have you been reading Proust?<BR/>Regards<BR/>jmbjmbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563252743976699923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-67400573487042896622007-03-10T17:10:00.000-08:002007-03-10T17:10:00.000-08:00Love the pic to go with the story!Love the pic to go with the story!Bo...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02136803397641401011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-82571168482528789182007-03-10T10:23:00.000-08:002007-03-10T10:23:00.000-08:00Dr. Schwab,My youngest son (5 yrs) has trouble wit...Dr. Schwab,<BR/>My youngest son (5 yrs) has trouble with his bowels to the point of tears (due to cramps), and prunes were the only thing that worked this last time (but it took a little while). I think he'll enjoy the somersault trick better! Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com