C-section Scar Tissue Problems

i've actually never heard of that before, but it doesn't surprise me as being possible. i'm a nurse and i have seen some very interesting things scar tissue can do when you go back in for surgery (like for another c-section).

make sure you ask you doctor how he thinks another surgery will affect you scar wise, especially if you're planning on having more children. but since he said he's gonna go in through the belly button, it sounds like the incision won't be too big therefor causing hopefully less scaring.

I had 2 c-sections and while I don't have internal scar tissue, I do have external scar tissue. I don't have any advise for you, just hate it when my requests go unanswered. I hope you get it all straightened out. I would recommend getting a second opinion if surgery isn't really what you wan tto do.

Take care. I hope it all works out.

I too have not heard of this, although I know that internal scarring occurs with c-sections. But every person has scarring in varying degrees. **I had c-sections with both my births... it was unavoidable in my situation.

Here is a link on c-sections and adhesions (it's very informative):
http://www.pregnancy-info.net/c-section_adhesions.html

I have the same issue - but mine wasn't from a c-section, but from a laproscopic removal of my appendix. It sounds like your body produces quite a bit of scar tissue like mine does and it causes you chronic pain. I had my OB-GYN go in laprascopically through the belly button to remove the tissue as we were having fertility issues and it was so bad, she just closed me up and said I will have to have it done as a full fledged surgery. My ovaries were acutally twisted in the scar tissue and pinned against my sides and my colon was pinned to my back. She could not free any of it without causing futher damage. She said it was so bad when she went in that she couldn't see most of my organs. She suggested I see a fertility specialist as they do these types of surgeries more often and have the skills to do the delicate work that is involved. YOu don't want to lose your ovaries to this.

As for the pain - I have a high threshold too but there are times that it really is beyond uncomfortable. It has gradually gotten worse over the years to the point where sex it very painful now (TMI - I know). Have it taken care of as quickly as you can - I am just waiting until next year when my insurance will pay more for it and my 6 month old daughter is a bit older to be on her own for a couple of days.

I am so sorry to hear this happened to you - I totally relate.

I have had 4 c-sections and have a lot of scar tissue problems. I have an ovary that is pulled straight up and they have a hard time finding it on an ultrasound. I also have trouble with my bladder as during my last c-section the doctor cut my bladder open instead of the uterus due to all the scar tissue he could not see the uterus. I have been told not to have any more surgeries because I make an excessive amount of scar tissue. If you plan on having more babies I would have the ovary put back in place so it does not cause you fertility issues. I hear going in through the belly button is very easy and pretty painless afterward.
Good luck!
J.
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I started getting benign masses around mine; the doctor ended up excising it - cutting it out and stitching me back up. Technically, I've now had 4 abdominal surgeries. It's no big. Follow what your doctor says. Going through the belly button is easier than you c-section was.

Dear D.,
Yes, I had that...you may want to think about it and get the procedure your doctor is talking about ... if I had been given that option, it might've saved my right fallopian tube. I had an ectopic pregnancy that rupture after my first child (a c section). I lost my right fallopian tube, but did get pregnant again with twins this time. However, since I had to have another c-section -- you got it -- more scar tissue. So, two years later, I had another ectopic. This time they caught it in time and simply went in to remove and clean up the scarring. I had another baby three years later. My pain tolerance is very high ... so I'm more concerned with the other risks. Not to sound too 'scary' ... I just wish I'd had the option mentioned before my emergency surgery and severe blood loss! So, really pray about it and talk to your doctor again. I think it will alleviate the pressure and maybe save you from an unwanted ectopic (although it might not happen to you -- but it really sounds like me!)Also, I see the other response, that might be a way to go as well. I agree that surgery be a later (last) option, but at least you have another route with the therapy.

Hi D. -
A type of hands-on body treatment called Myofascial Release (MFR) could be helpful for you. You can learn more about it at
http://www.myofascialrelease.com/mfr/mfr_what.asp
As a Speech Therapist trained in Myofascial Release I used MFR on my patients with surgical scar tissue which interfered with swallow and speech functioning. My Mom is a physical therapist and her entire practice is treating people using MFR. She has successfully treated many women with your type of difficulty. She is in IL, however, there are practitioners in SoCal.
I think it's definitely worth looking into and it sure beats surgery which, in the end, can only cause more scarring.
Wishing you the very best :)
A.