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Prolapsed rectum: living with it versus surgery
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@cc510 Thank you for caring. I did not have any constipation before or while I had my prolapsed rectum. Pooping issues started after the procedure. I eat a plant based diet so fiber is not the issue. I do not want to take any OTC or prescription medication so I am using increased water intake and movement to help the situation.
My doctor was Dr. Laura Altom at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. I was pleased with her. She fixes using suspension. She rarely does mesh fixes so we agreed to go to someone who has more experience.
I am now seeing Dr Sarah Vogler with Cleveland Clinic Traditions in Port St. Lucie, FL. She feels that I have bladder issue that did not get recognized before fixing the prolapsed rectum.
As far as being glad, I think it was necessary. Having a prolapsed rectum can damage the sphincters in the anus. Damaged sphincters can cause fecal incontinence. And I do NOT want fecal incontinence.
I wish you much luck in your journey. Sending you healing energy. Joy
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@ejoy Thank you so much for replying. I have had a prolapse for 26 years and now it's giving me issues but am so afraid that if I get surgery things may be worse. How did you decide on a gyneurologist versus a colorectal surgeon? Anyway, I wish you complete healing and I hope and pray for you that at some point things are straightened out. I feel like I'm a strong person but when it comes to this, I'm not sure my psyche could handle going through surgery and having it come out worse. Thanks again for replying. I'm heading to Stanford for this defeaography MRI (sp) test on Friday. I guess I will see what comes from that. I've also at least decided to talk to a surgeon and see what they have to say about possible outcomes.