I am new to this forum, but I was wondering if most of the people that talk about rectum removal had it done because they felt the need for a bowel movement and pressure in the lower area. It affects my walking, and I find I have to sleep half-sitting because of the pressure.
I have a colostomy but still have my anus.
I have had a colostomy for 16 months and still get bad bowel movements.

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