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i too have had trouble with control over my bladder and bowels ever since colon surgery several months ago. Pelvic Floor Therapy has been suggested. Has anyone had experience with this type of therapy?

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Hi,

Yes, I've had numerous colon and rectal surgeries (more in other parts of body too). I am not always continent and lose control of bowels. My bladder is okay 95% of the time. I find eating small meals helps. The pelvic floor therapy did very little for me - but it is worth a shot. I practice yoga, pilates, hiking regularly. I stay away from caffeine as that is a diuretic and does wonky things to me. Not to be gross- but I use a sanitary pad for loose bowels rather than adult panties.

I had pelvic therapy without biofeedback. It didn’t help, but I wasn’t compliant either. You really have to commit to doing the exercises every day. I’m waiting to get into another program with biofeedback. I’m determined to succeed this time. My GI doc swears there’s a 70 % success rate.