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RectoVaginal Fistula and Pregnancy

I've had a total of 11 surgeries and  have and ileo-anal anastomosis, or J-pouch, and I've also had a gluteal thigh flap (similar to the graciloplasty surgery but just a different muscle) taken to repair a Rectovaginal fistula. My question is this: I know a C-section would be required to deliver but can the actual pregnancy and the baby growing cause problems and potential damage to the repairs I've had done for the R/V fistula?
Thank you.
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1194973 tn?1385503904
(this post is from 08. :D)
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1330108 tn?1333677304
I think asking a medical dr would be the best for this question. It's hard to say and if you ask your dr who knows your personal history you are going to get a more reliable answer.
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You are truly an amazing woman.  I had a fistula as a result of childbirth and am currently undergoing my 5th surgery to fix my issues.  I admire your courage to still want to carry a pregnancy.  I don't know if carrying a pregnancy is troublesome considering your physical condition... but I hope you get an answer soon from someone.  After I had a sphincteroplasty and two reconstructive surgeries (but no J-pouch) I had a baby via c-section but my fistula came back... not due to pregnancy but a botched surgery the first time.  Good luck to you and I hope you find the answer you're looking for.
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