rectal pressure following pelvic prolapse surgery

I've recently had hysterectomy and prolapse repair -- rectocele, enterocele. Prior to surgery I never had constipation. Now I feel constant rectal pressure as if I need to defecate. When I do it is relieved, but the pressure can come on soon after and builds up until the next time. Did my surgeon do something wrong? Or will this settle down? Should I be taking laxatives? I feel that when I do it irritates my bowel further. But being constipated is very difficult. Any ideas?

I ALSO HAD PROLAPSE REPAIR IN MARCH O7 AND NEVER HAD CONSTIPATION BEFORE THIS, BUT NOW I HAVE TO DO BOWEL PREPS JUST TO GO I HOWEVER DON'T EVEN GET THE URGE TO GO. I DO HAVE PAIN IN MY COCCYX AREA AND GENERAL WEAKNESS. I HAVE HAD BARIUM ENEMAS AND "THINGS ARE FINE" ARE WHAT MY SURGEON TELLS ME. I HAD AN ABDONIMAL APPROACH AND MESH IMPLANTS. ALSO SHE DIVIDED LIGAMENTS IN MY PELVIC FLOOR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS IS HAPPENING BUT I AM SO TIRED OF IT. THEY JUST KEEP SENDING ME TO SPECIALISTS. I BELEIVE IT IS FROM THE SURGERY IT STARTED IMMEDIATLEY AFTER.

all of these symptoms could be caused from pelvic flor dysfunction. it can definately be caused from surgery especilly in the pelvic floor area. it is when the pelvic floor muscles go into chronic spasm. it is constantly misdiagnosed and over looked because unfortunetely doctors arn't even aware it exsists. you can goggle in pelvic floor dysfunction and tons of stuff will come up.

You can tell your doctor about your problem. It is not good to take laxatives. Do it the natural way.. drink lots of fluid, high fiber diet, ambulation is advised.

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