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Prolapsed rectum: living with it versus surgery
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 10 1:37pm | Replies (82)Comment receiving replies
@ejoy, @erin123
I'm so sorry to hear both of you are struggling with this decision. I've had alot of female surgeries in my 60 years, starting with a partial Hysterectomy at 36 yrs, followed by a cystocele/rectocele surgery (40s), a vaginal prolapse repair (50s), and an oophorectomy/salpingo(50s).
All have been successful with no complications so far. What I remember as the most uncomfortable symptom was having to wear a Maxi pad for 6 weeks due to spotting and having to be careful about not lifting heavy objects. I would suggest that you weigh your current discomfort and decide from there. If you are not to uncomfortable or symptomatic, then the surgery may not be the best option for you and perhaps therapy or medication may help. If you're in true distress...consider the surgery and research recent surgeries and outcomes on a Google search. Hoping you get the answers you need.
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Thank you! I just have to decide when enough is enough. Very kind of you to share.
@erin123 Erin,
I read your post from 2023 about your rectal problems and could really relate to what you’ve been going through. I’m wondering if you ended up having surgery since then, and if so, what kind of surgery it was? Also, could you please share what diet or supplements have helped you manage your symptoms?
Thank you so much, and I hope you’re feeling better now.
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That's excellent advice, Ladyaceintx1--thank you. And I'm glad to hear that ejoy is not struggling with the same level of prolapse as it sounds like you and I both have. I'm still very interested in learning about others' experiences with surgical repair options, how long the repair continued to work, and whether it's better to do the surgery before a certain age (if it's going to have to get done at some point). I'd especially welcome advice from those with connective tissue laxity, and I'd also welcome recommendations on where to seek care. I definitely don't have an option to do it locally, so if I decide to do it, I'll have to travel regardless. Grateful for the community wisdom on all this.