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Starr Procedure

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heather49533
heather49533

Has anyone had the above procedure for obstructed defecation syndrome ?  Any info would be much appreciated as about to have this operation and not sure if I want to go through with it. 

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  • gotbetter
    gotbetter heather49533

    Posted

    please cancel it; I had it - consequences - bowel obstruction, rectal stricture, horrendous pain, fecal incontinence-damage is permanent and there is no trearment
    • heather49533
      heather49533 gotbetter

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your reply I think I had already made my mind up to cancel the op as I have been on various forums and to be honest have heard some horrendous stories I just don't want to take the chance I would rather deal with the problem as it is at the moment. 

    • donna67280
      donna67280 heather49533

      Posted

      Hi

      i had the starr procedure 5 years ago its left me with urgency incontinence and very sensitive rectum with horrible pain sensation. Have you had this?

    • gotbetter
      gotbetter donna67280

      Posted

      yes, same; the surgeon who did it  Mr Dixon, currently suspended and under investigation, promised there would not be incontinence or pain; he said - any incontinence improves by STARR
    • heather49533
      heather49533 donna67280

      Posted

      No I didn’t go ahead with the operation decided against it as was worried it would only make matters worse 
  • gotbetter
    gotbetter heather49533

    Posted

    you are one lucky person, celebrate; God gave this body to take care of it and protect it

    I admire you!

  • nancylynn18
    nancylynn18 heather49533

    Posted

    What are you doing to deal with the obstructed defecation disorder? I am suffering from it and tried biofeedback for about two months. No help. 
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