question: I am looking for possible insight as to my son s medical problems. At age 12(2 yrs ago) he had appendectomy for perforated appendix. Adhesions noted in surgeons report. After surgery he had upper left abdominal pain . 3 weeks later (surgeon ignoring pain post op) he was hospitalized with bowel obstuction. After 2 weeks in hospital he was released still having the same pain. He has been seen since by Gastro . Symptoms continued with constipation. Now-3 doses daily Miralax. Having daily bm. He is on a high fiber, lots of fresh foods diet with plenty of water and exercise. Chronic pain is affecting daily life. Testing has never shown a root cause