Hi, I had a recto-vaginal fistula repair about 1.5 years ago and my surgeon declared it a success. Everything has been fine since then until about 4 weeks ago. I started to have those feelings that gas is coming through wrong holes again and am just curious as to whether it is possible for RVF's can return after a year or more?
Thanks in advance.
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Hello Ladies...Wow I never thought I would find someone with the same problem as me..Recto-vaginal fistulas. I've felt so alone these past 10 years. I first noticed mine after my youngest son was 3 or 4 with the gas passing through my vagina. Which I thought was very strange..and then came the fecal matter. It was very distressing to just urinate and have fecal matter on the toilet paper.
So like u I went to my gynocologist who then referred me to a rectal doctor.( sorry forgot what they're called) He did the examination on me and the outcome was fistulas. I had no clue what a fistula even was ? So after he explained it to me I thought to myself..how in the world did I ever get something like this ? So I did some research on the computer and found out that they are caused by everything that I didn't have, (crohns disease, cancer, distressed birth,) and then I finally found it..having sexual intercourse standing up. My husband and I used to have sex in the shower..So now I had my answer.
The doctor did the surgery to repair it but with some consequences..he said that the surgery weakened my rectal muscles. So here I am wearing a thin pad again. And not only that but about 4 months later the fistulas came back. And worse than they were to begin with. So now with no medical insurance I've learned to live with it. My husband has to take a shower immediatly after having sex, and I have to immediatly clean myself with a baby wipe. (which is now my best friend) .
I just needed to tell my story to someone.. this isn't something u talk to about with just anybody and I'm so happy i found this site. With people who can relate to what I am going through. I am writing this as a guest but I've decided to register and keep coming back to see how everyone is getting along..My name is Lorie and now I don't feel so alone..
Thank You for letting me share my story and my heartache..
Good Luck to everyone ..
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