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Has anyone had personal experience with rectovaginal fistula repair?
Ostomy | Last Active: Dec 9, 2023 | Replies (59)Comment receiving replies
I hope you had a positive outcome with the new surgeon. I am so sorry for what you went through! My daughter was only 20 when she went to have sex reassignment surgery, m to f, the doctor gave her a huge fistula, told her she had to have a colostomy which she did for 13 months. Meanwhile, she had eight surgeries to try to close a fistula and still keep some vaginal retention. After the 8th surgery we gave up as a surgeries were extremely painful, decided to get rid of colostomy and just stitch the vagina shut. At least she now has normal bowel function but unfortunately because of the failed surgery to create a vagina she feels very depressed and hopeless. These surgeons should be more careful, one wonders how many lives they have ruined because of their carelessness!
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Re this comment I think I put it in the wrong place. Not sure what to do at this point, sorry for the error.
Hello,
My info was for a friend but that doesn't matter. I'm not sure about the name of her surgery but I do know but her bowel movements were going though her vagina. She had many infections that had to be removed and the surgery was quite extensive. I can't imagine how terrible it must have been for your daughter and it should never have happened if the surgery were done expertly which I hope it was. She must have been devastated and I truly don't know how she continued but they gave her no choice. My friend's doctor mentioned a colostomy bag for a while if things didn't work the way they were supposed to. We put all our trust in our doctors, especially surgeons. She is still worrying about it and she is going to see a gastroenterologist in a couple of weeks. My great nephew is transitioning to female but I don't know if he will get surgery or not and I would never ask because it's such a personal matter. How is your daughter doing now? I do feel deeply sorry for her. Is she seeing a therapist which I think would be a good idea because her depression and hopelessness are so intense. I know she doesn't know me but give her my best and I pray that she gets the help that she needs. All my best, Nancy : )
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