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Two weeks post-surgery rectocele/cystocele/manchester repairs. strong anal pressure, sense of constipation (normal stools), painful flatulence. norm?

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Still early: It's still early on - your anorectal region is adapting. Speak with the surgeon that did your operation.

Dr Morse and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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Dr. Abraham Morse answered

Sounds OK: These sensations are pretty common in the first 2-4 weeks after prolapse repairs. If not improving steadily by 4 weeks the surgeon should be consulted.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/27/2017

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A member asked:

Two weeks post-surgery rectocele/cystocele/manchester repairs. strong anal pressure, sense of constipation (normal stools), painful flatulence. norm?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Dr Morse and another doctor agreed

Dr. Abraham Morse answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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