Surgery decision!!

[adviceseek]

Hi,


I ve had slow transit constipation for as long as I can remember, and the situation got worse as time went by.
The only way for me to get any motility is taking 7-8 Dulcolax, which I have to decide when and where since it cramps me very much

I have just had an 'aggressive' treatment prescribed which included a combination of Movicol, Zelmac, Senna and Milk of Magnesia. The treatment did not provoque any bowel movements

I have just now done all rectal tests to cross out any defecation problems from that side (rectal manometry, defecography, and general inspections)
A small rectocele was found, but it did not block the defecation process

Surgery is now being considered, and I was told the entire colon should be taken out to get results

The transit test showed about 90% of markers still inside, and that was done with medicine

I feel reluctant taking the decision on this major surgery, eventhough I do not feel like I have many options

Should I go for the surgery??

Are generally the situation of people who undergo colectomies for colonic inertia worse than mine?


thanks

[adviceseek]

thanks yes I am planning to do that this week!

[getrightonit]

When a surgery is serious, always get a second opinion. I am not saying that your doc doesn't know what he is talking about, but it never hurts to talk to someone else as they might know something that your doctor doesn't. Good luck.