Hi, I need advice please.
I have had chronic constipation since I was around 15. I'm now 32. I was diagnosed with a slow transit and have had my large intestine removed. I currently have an end stoma in place with my rectal stump still in place. However, for the last 2 years, I have been having bad pains, spasms, pressure, and mucus daily, causing a lot of discomfort as my rectum is not able to pass it properly. I have an operation next month to remove my rectum, which I am really scared about as I'm a male and my surgeon tells me that there is a 5% chance of nerve damage to my sexual organ. I could be left not being able to have erections or not producing sperm. Please, anyone who has had this surgery or any knowledge of it, get back to me on your thoughts and reviews. Thanks.

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