Rectal Prolapse: What are my options?

I had anal prolapse surgery. They found a kink in the bowel and took out a lot of extra intestine to make it more proficient. I have Ehlers Danlos so having tissue let go internally and externally was nothing new to me. I am so very careful to drink Every Day Detox “tea” along w organic Ginger “tea” every morning w Dr Gundry pro biotic in it. Constipation has always been a very bad problem and now it is fine and my diet is a very careful one!

I had rectal prolapse surgery in 2023. Afterwards, I have suffered with chronic constipation, incomplete bowel movements, having to make multiple trips to the bathroom to defecate, and even some incontinence issues. When I am able to relieve myself, I have pain around my anus for hours afterwards. I wish I’d never done this.

Judy I feel so bad for you so I had to reach out. I relate to multiple bathroom trips and pain around anus during and after a visit. I have internal/external hemorrhoids and the blood is so red and bright I am very overwhelmed by this. I hope you can get some relief even though it might seem impossible. I hope we can talk again.

I have rectal prolapse and I am considering to have a Vental mesh retopexy it’s done with Roboti surgery.
I am 91 years old but in good health. Curious if anyone has gone through this surgery
Thanks

I have a enterocele, rectocele, hemorrhoids and intussusception. Along with this I also have chronic constipation. I too am what wondering what my next step is? One surgeon said too do nothing. Another recommended a repair. I delayed a decision due my husband' s diagnosis of cancer. However, it seems to be getting worse. I also have severe osteoporosis where strength training is needed. I would appreciate your input.

I am 70 year female with rectal prolapse. I would be interested in other people's experience with a surgical procedure for this condition. Also I was advised to have biofeedback for pelvic floor dysynergia. Does anyone have experience with this Thanks.

Hi, @lucifer179 - tagging a few members to see if anyone may have had a ventral mesh rectopexy and how it went @researchmaven @kilh @terrirussell @tabithatwitch @baz @peanutbutterhair. @guener also may have some thoughts for you.

lucifer179 - have you decided on whether you'd like to have this surgery?

My experience with surgery is that you cannot be too diligent about choosing your surgeon. Get as many references as possible. God bless.

I had this surgery last year at 81 years old. Very little to no pain afterwards. Only a short recuperation--2 weeks tops. However, I was hoping it would help my constipation but it has not. I did biofeedback for the third time in 6 years for 8 weeks each time. I had little to no success long term. I am THAT difficult patient. I am now looking for a better place to be diagnosed than our local hospitals so if anyone has had good doctors or clinic experience please let me know where I might start my search.

Hello Moderator,

I have not had any surgery. So long as my IBS-C doesn't act up and my stool moves easily, my rectocle is not an issue.

I just want to echo that any rectocle surgery should be done by a top doctor. I rely on Castle and Connolly but have no idea if places like Mayo or Cleveland Clinic get referred to this "you can't buy your way in" rating service.

Jump through hoops to get the best surgeon, is what I would do.

Regarding madisongirl, it is very interesting to hear that the surgery did not help your constipation. There are so many ways to tackle constipation. Many I mentioned in earlier posts and others too.