Can surgical clips accidentally left after abdominal surgery cause moderate to severe pain, strange sensations in my abdomen, and digestive problems? Two years ago I had my ovaries removed due to growths (turned out to be benign), and 6 months later I had a colon resection due to three bouts of diverticulitis. These are the only 2 major surgeries I have ever had. I am sicker now than I ever was with the diverticulitis. Many days I stay in bed due to abdominal pain and/or nausea. I lost over 20 lbs. in 6 months, and just feel terrible and have no energy. My internist and gastroenterologist ordered many tests. Blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, endoscopies, colonoscopy, barium enema, and gall bladder tests are some of the tests done in the last year. Since nothing medically could be explained for my symptoms after the tests, I asked for my hospital records. No one had told me, but I found from my records that surgical clips had been left in my pelvic region. I was sent to a gastro specialist in Nashville and I asked him if surgical clips were ever supposed to be left after surgery. He told me no, and he was inclined to think they were left by the doctor that removed my ovaries. I am not asking the question to sue a doctor. I'm not the suing kind. If that could be the problem, I just want them removed and get on with my life. Thank you for your response.