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Prolapsed rectum: living with it versus surgery

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 17 7:22am | Replies (55)

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I'm so sorry to hear about these situations shared here. I'm due to have a distal to ileal anastomosis followed by a rectopexy - latter for my rectal prolapse and all of it for my extreme slow transit constipation / functional colon disorder. My surgeon states the rectopexy is a very straight forward procedure that due to nerve sensitivity may be more or less successful but should mostly work and indicated no risks. I have huge fears of needing a bag or having incontinence ongoing from these procedures. I came to the forum hoping to find hope. It's mainly horror stories unfortunately for all of us here . I wonder though - does it work out well for many people and because they are well and busy living their lives they don't join forums such as these to share their stories? 🤷🏻

I hope you find a good solution , a good surgeon and that you will heal well and whole ❤️

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I am 70 years old and just had the surgery two months ago. So far I’ve had positive results. . The prolapse has been corrected, but the occasional incontinence has not.
I’m hoping that Keagle exercises and maybe nerve stimulator therapy will help. It seems to have improved from before the surgery and much more when I can balance between constipation, and diarrhea. I also decided to have the surgery at this age and not risk complications and recovery at an older age. Prolapse will not get better on its own. It will only get worse without correction. Good luck