Have you tried Sculpt n' Cleanse, natural colon cleanse formula from Health Direct? Both my daughter and I have suffered with the same thing for years. All the medications the doctors gave us were making us worse. Then I tried a year ago the Sculpt n' Cleanse, natural colon cleanse formula from Health Direct and it worked like a miracle. It's been a year that I go regularly every single day sometimes twice a day. My daughter was hesitating to use it since she has so much faith on the doctors which were killing her. Finally after a week in the hospital for a blockage she decided to try it a few weeks later after being home. So far she is doing good too. Try also with it 8 Billion Acidophilus & Bifidus by Now Foods and continue this every day. You can find these in health food stores or on the net. Google it and you can read what they say about, it can help us lose weight too if you diet.
Lord direct Mel to help herself with your help without her having to go through any surgery for this condition. May she trust that you can help and heal her without having surgery. I pray this in Jesus name amen.