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ang4 · 05-24-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hollysmom

I suffer from fecal incontinence since the birth of my last child in 1996. In 2004 I had surgical repair of the anal sphincter muscle which helped somewhat for a couple of years. I now suffer again like I never had the surgery. I would like to speak to other women who are experiencing this problem. I feel like my whole world has changed, I feel I can't go anywhere or make any plans. I am tired of always looking for a bathroom, and worst of all, most times never even making it to the bathroom on time. It is so humiliating, embarrassing, and I need some advice from someone who has experienced this problem. I would like to know if others have had the same problem with surgery only lasting for a few years, and if they had the surgery again. I don't really want to do the colostomy, but I am getting desperate. Please help!

hollysmom

Hi,

This happen to me also I left the hosptial with a 4th degree tear unnoticed for weeks?? im getting a bag in 3 months time I feel soooo ill dizzy sick stressed nervous then an operation to sew the muscle together only 50% of success what surgery did u have?? that did not involve a bag please im seriously ill with all of this my baby is only 11 weeks old i get up at 5am in order to attend the loo and cope with baby and son going to school im afraid to eat to go out etc im going to have a breakdown what about u??

marjorie74 · 07-03-2011, 01:00 AM

I know exactly what you are going through. We have a lot in common. I have had no bowel control since I gave birth to my daughter and surgery helped a little, but im still having accidents almost daily.

I am not suggesting that anyone should isolate themselves. But I am now a stay at home mom and I love it. I don't feel too isolated because I have a wonderful husband, family and friends. I don't stay inside 24/7. I take my daughter out back to swim almost every day. We go out for ice cream. I take walks. We travel. But we stay in hotels instead of camping now because it is better for me.

It can be so frustrating and depressing. I am a 37 year old woman. i want to feel attractive..it is so embarrassing . I may look pretty on the outside, but it is hard to feel pretty on the inside when im having bowel accidents everyday.

im trying my best.

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