I am a 44 year old woman and have undergone 17 abdominal surgeries in my life. 2 1/2 years ago I had a double mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction. I had to have 3 abdominal surgeries after that for abdominal reconstruction due to hernia, trapped nerve, and infection within the incision. For the last 2 years I have had chronic severe abdominal pain and lower back pain. I have tried excercise classes, therapy, oral meds, physical therapy, phycological therapy, pilates, water therapy, heating pads, ice packs. I was recently referred to a pain specialist by my surgeon as he advised doing more surgery would not help. I have adhesions that have grown over the mesh in my stomach and doing more surgery will only create more adhesions. I cannot stand, sit or walk for long periods of time. The pain is getting so unbearable I am unable to continue working. It is affecting every and I mean every aspect of my life. I really cannot take it much longer. I would like to know if anyone has had success with a pain specialist after breast reconstruction and tram flap surgery.