To those that have a prolapsed rectum. I have now learned that the advice from Dr Kevin Kasten at Atrium Healthcare in Charlotte, NC to “live with it” was the worst advice a doctor could give. I followed his advice and lived with it. I lived with it until I could not walk without difficulty.

I saw Dr Laura Altom UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC and was told it should have been repaired immediately. I had a rectoplexy 4/3/24 which was done by suspension, not mesh. Because I went so long without repair I have damage to my interior anal sphincters and nerves. So now physical therapy to try to retrain my body. If the PT is not successful, then another surgery.

So please do not put off surgery. Fecal incontinence is not fun.