I am about to have flap surgery to correct a fistula. I first have to have a temp colostomy. Any advise or information would be greatly appreciated.
had fistula repair done a few months ago. the connection was from large intestine to bladder i was passing air and fecal matter into my intestine causing a bladder infection for two months until they found out what was going on. in hospital for 10 days for bladder and intestinal repair 4 hour surgery 14 inch incision 8 week recovery to about 90 percent. abdominal surgery is a long recovery. like you never had surgery before. family and friends offered much appreciated support. pain management meds were excellant worst part was them getting an iv started 4 times in the emergency room. important do not refuse an epidermal you won't regret it.
I am also the very active mother of 2 young boys. I had a horrible labor with my first son, forceps delivery, tore front to back. I developed a fistula that went from my perineal area into the anal canal. I had a sphincteroplasty which worked to help my sphincter muscle control but the fistula was still there. I then had a two other surgeries including fibrin glue and a reconstructive surgeon came and closed the fisutla... supposedly. Two years later after the birth of my second son (C-Section), I developed an abscess which came from another (or the same) fistula. I just recently had a seton put in to let the tract become more defined, drain and reduce chances of infection. The next step is in 3 months when I will have a flap repair which I have read the chances for success are about 50/50. I am nervous about what this means. I hope the flap surgery is successful and I am finally rid of this. Make sure you are going to an experienced colorectal surgeon and if you get a bad feeling, find another one. My first experience with my first surgeon was horrible! This one is worlds better. Good luck. :) I will try to post after my flap repair.
I believe, from my anal canal to the surface of my skin, about 2 inches from the opening of my anus. I still have not been tested for Chrons yet, but I am sure they will test me before the surgery. Thank you!
Yes, i had bowel resection and 2 fistula repairs. Mine was cause by chrons and were from the small intestine to the bladder and large intestine. Everything went great.
Where is the fistula from and to?