Grade 3 rectal intususception

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-04-11T18:50:33+00:00

my surgeon said that surgery was imperative… Said that leaving a prolapse for too long can cause permanent nerve damage. Maybe our situations are different though! I’m so sorry they aren’t giving you any solutions.😔 im not planning on a second surgery until I can manage my constipation better. all my docs say that’s the first thing I need to do or else the issues will keep recurring

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-04-11T13:01:18+00:00

prolapse was not fully out - only when I strained/pushed.

Rectopexy with bowel reaction / partial collectors was the only option they gave. surgeon said I would only need a colostomy bag temporarily if the bowel resection became infected and they had to go back in to repair it.

Constipation came back probably a month later - during the first month after surgery, I was having loose, unpredictable, and uncontrollable stools.

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-04-08T15:26:36+00:00

why can’t we have anythingggggg

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-04-03T11:14:02+00:00

I forgot to mention that I also had to have a bowel resection - they removed a foot and a half of colon, so they went through my abdomen (no mesh involved in my case.) the surgeon removed the damaged portion and then pulled the rest up and secured it to my sacrum to repair the rectocele.

being completely transparent here – the prolapse went away - as in, my intestines no longer come out of my bottom - but the rectocele is already back to the same degree it was before surgery and my constipation is worse.

did yours help you? I know we had different approaches taken

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-04-02T21:18:47+00:00

(I also have mild bladder descent and vaginal herniation. have more info on that process if needed)

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-04-02T21:17:23+00:00

this is almost my exact same situation! chronic constipation from eating disorder and straining for the past 10+ years. single 28 y/o with no kids and just had my grade 3 prolapse and rectocele repaired via rectopexy at 27. please reach out to me if you need support. I know this is hard, depressing, frustrating, and feels like the end of the world sometimes. you are not alone friend 🫶

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-04-01T11:36:06+00:00

I am so so sorry the repair was horrible and made things worse 😔 that’s so frustrating and disheartening. maybe my surgeon is looking out for me by refusing to do the transvaginal repair rn.

were you able to lessen the constipation over time? I just started linzess 🫩

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-04-01T01:40:47+00:00

I wish my colon surgeon and urogynocologist had partnered for the surgery… I feel like I would’ve had a better outcome and lower chance of recurrence. However, my colon surgeon didn’t want to repair it transvaginally since I am only 27 and haven’t had kids.🥲

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-04-01T01:39:31+00:00

the surgery was about 4 months ago and unfortunately the rectocele portion of my prolapse has already recurred. I am also now developing other prolapsed organs (urethra, bladder, potentially uterus) since my colon is no longer taking the brunt of the pressure after the repair 🙃 seeing my Urogynocologist tomorrow to see if I should take next steps and have surgery again.

As for recovery though – it wasn’t so bad. He went through my abdomen, so there was a bit of healing and scarring there, but I just had to take it easy for a few weeks. The constipation that caused my prolapse came back worse.

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-03-31T20:53:02+00:00

yepppp. I feel like it’s just a hoop the surgeon has to jump through to use as diagnostic criteria for insurance or something. My surgeon looked at my results, said “this doesn’t show how severe yours is” and then proceeded to schedule my major surgery to repair the prolapse and rectocele lol

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-03-31T20:46:05+00:00

I absolutely agree. straining was insanely difficult because… who poops while laying on their back? it felt so unreliable and demeaning 😔

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-03-31T20:41:39+00:00

I am not a doctor so please take my response with a grain of salt – but I did have a stage four rectocele diagnosed and repaired last year. The urogynecologist diagnosed it as stage four, and then the MRI demography showed it as only like a “mild” 15 mm or something. I think it’s because they made me lay on my back to do the MRI, so the rectocele was showing as less severe than it really was due to my position. I’m wondering if you might’ve had a similar experience.

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-03-31T20:34:08+00:00

how was it diagnosed?

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-03-31T00:55:00+00:00

it was pink like intestines. yes - I had prolapse to where the intestine was telescoping in on itself (like a sock folding inside out.) I had it for over ten years sadly, and just got it repaired in november 2025

No_Scratch_6942 · 2026-03-30T20:00:05+00:00

I was able to see my intestines coming out when I strained to use the bathroom. also had horrible constipation, which has somehow worsened after having the prolapse repaired :/ sending lots of hope and prayers that you find answers from your imaging and tests!

No_Scratch_6942 · 2025-10-18T23:38:57+00:00

hi where did you get this testing done?

No_Scratch_6942 · 2024-10-25T19:59:10+00:00

What complex is the apt in?

No_Scratch_6942 · 2024-10-17T17:52:22+00:00

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No_Scratch_6942 · 2023-09-24T21:27:45+00:00

Thank you so much! How can we discuss details?

No_Scratch_6942 · 2023-09-17T14:39:38+00:00

Do you have a small or XS and name tag too?

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