Hello,

I'm a new here and I can use some help! I have mild rectal intussusception and pelvic floor prolapse. I've been experiencing these problems for the past few years. Due to these issues, I have severe chronic constipation. I had hope to finally have surgery to fix the Intussusception because two doctors recommended it.

Before I could have the surgery, I found out I was pregnant. I had a C-Section/Hysterectomy last January. I spent most of lat year getting rejected by doctors to help me. I felt really crappy because these so-called Colo-Rectal Surgeons just left me hanging with so little regard for me.

I waited a year and a half to see the Surgeon who diagnosed me with Rectocele/Intussusception, only for him to say NO to surgery!! At the time of my visit, I was experiencing right side pain. I This caused him to pause on treating me. I found out the next day that he wouldn't perform surgery on me even if the side pain was gone, eventhough he said just the opposite!!!

I felt abandoned and it hurt so much! I'm married and it's screwing up our intimacy something awful! The prolapse prevented us from being intimate vaginally for a few months. We just started being intimate but the issues are still a problem.

Can anybody help me with these problems?Do kegels work for pelvic floor problems? How can I fix this Intussusception?

Im 40 and lack energy for my 1 year old. I need HELP!!

This isn't something any one on the boards here can help you with. You'd have to talk to the surgeon or get a second opinion.

Do you have a weight issue that could be causing some of it? This message board is mostly about heavy people looking to lose weight with the help of surgery.

Why didn't the surgeon want to work with you?

Ok, did a quick investigation, and since your condition is considered mild, the surgeons may feel the risk/reward isn't there.

Another group you could talk to are gynecologists. They may help, especially with the pelvic floor issues.

Have you used osmotic laxatives? (Like Miralax)

I'm sorry you're going through that. It would help to know what reason the doctors who rejected you gave for their decision - I understand the original doctor said he/she wouldn't operate because of the right-sided pain, but I don't understand why the other doctors passed.

With the right-sided pain, have you had your gallbladder checked? That might be the source and something that should definitely be fixed.

Non-surgical options for pelvic floor problems include kegal exercises and sometimes even physical therapy. Did the doctors who rejected you as a surgical candidate give you referrals to any other type of provider? If not, I would suggest asking them for guidance.

With the rectocele, make sure you have a good bowel movement regimen so that you can avoid constipation/straining since that will just exacerbate the problem.

Again, sorry you're going through all this. It really sounds like you need to address the specific reasons the doctors gave you when they said no to surgery though.

I am not familiar with the term intussusception, so I looked it up. According to the internet:

In adults, intussusception is usually the result of a medical condition or procedure, including:

A polyp or tumor
Scar-like tissue in the intestine (adhesions)
Weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass) or other surgery on the intestinal tract
Inflammation due to diseases such as Crohn’s disease

So I thing the first step is to localize the root cause of the condition and then have that condition treated.

Thank you guys for responding!

I'm sorry that I left out a few things out. Most of the doctors that refused to treat me didn't give a reason. I filed a complaint with Health Services Dept. In my area and it proved to be a waste of time!

One 'doc' was very rude and condescending when I saw him. He told me to my face that surgery to fix 'Intuss' was expensive, invasive and no one wants to touch it! I filed a complaint against him and doc fees were waived.

One doc was quoted saying...oh she has a problem...i cant help!

The right side pain was due to caffeine. I was advised to cut it out of my diet and I regressed. One I got back on track, the pain went away.

I must say, the doc who diagnosed the intuss/rectocele seemed very bothered during our last visit. It seemed like he was forced to say what he said. He seemed very conflicted...like he hated himself for turning me away...something wasnt right! Usually, I got good vibes from him and felt good about our doc/patient relationship. This time, not so much. He was spewing the same crap the other doc was 'A Lot of people have Intuss.' He NEVER said that before. He was all for surgery a year and half ago. I didnt have the money...found out i was pregnant at the time...so i had no choice but to wait. Only to be rejected and tossed aside!

I already suffer from depression...anxiety. I had posy partum too but am over it.

I saw a really good colo-rectal surgeon who listened and respected me. He put me on a mirilax/metamucil regimen for constipatio. It does help but sometimes i still need enema. He examined me fully and confirmed the intuss. He suggested a 3rd go around of testing. The test is completely humiliating but i did it. Barium is placed in your rectum...then u sit on a comode a poop it out. Doc takes pic of that. It did confirm the intuss/rectocele. He said despite the findings, he doesnt recommend surgery due to low success rate.

The constipation battle has been 20 years! Ive had 2 colonoscopies! 1 abdominal laparoscopy..for uterine fibroids...endometriosis. Some endo was left. Had 2 rectocele repairs...my poor baby has been through it!

Edited March 10, 20179 yr by Indegestible76

18 hours ago, Indegestible76 said:

Hello,

I'm a new here and I can use some help! I have mild rectal intussusception and pelvic floor prolapse. I've been experiencing these problems for the past few years. Due to these issues, I have severe chronic constipation. I had hope to finally have surgery to fix the Intussusception because two doctors recommended it.

Before I could have the surgery, I found out I was pregnant. I had a C-Section/Hysterectomy last January. I spent most of lat year getting rejected by doctors to help me. I felt really crappy because these so-called Colo-Rectal Surgeons just left me hanging with so little regard for me.

I waited a year and a half to see the Surgeon who diagnosed me with Rectocele/Intussusception, only for him to say NO to surgery!! At the time of my visit, I was experiencing right side pain. I This caused him to pause on treating me. I found out the next day that he wouldn't perform surgery on me even if the side pain was gone, eventhough he said just the opposite!!!

I felt abandoned and it hurt so much! I'm married and it's screwing up our intimacy something awful! The prolapse prevented us from being intimate vaginally for a few months. We just started being intimate but the issues are still a problem.

Can anybody help me with these problems?Do kegels work for pelvic floor problems? How can I fix this Intussusception?

Im 40 and lack energy for my 1 year old. I need HELP!!

I don't need to know your Finacing , 15,000$ to the Mayo Clinic/per day ....they find everything , if your desperate and exhausted all your searches.

Edited March 11, 20179 yr by Please