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Prolapsed rectum: living with it versus surgery

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Hi Erin,
Today I read your post from October 9, 2025. Did you have the second surgery with the mesh? Is that for rectocele and cystocele repair?
I went to my colorectal surgeon yesterday after doing a defecography on a commode. He advised me not to have surgery. I am so upset that for the rest of my life I have to manually pass stool 2 or 3 times a day. Thank you for sharing your feedback on October 9, 2025. Please let me know how are you doing when you have a moment!

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@ina9 Please don't be too upset. That Doc probably gave you merciful advice; surgery is not always successful and often causes more problems. I hope you seek more opinions, to rest your mind. Many of us in our 70s and above must deal with "issues" daily. Hugs!!