Adjusting to Life and Intimacy After Colorectal Surgery

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tallinheels
Jul 15, 2015 2:42 am

Had my coloctomy and rectrum removed a year and a half ago. Still getting used to having a bag hanging in from of me, but learning a lot from this page and grateful there is no more cancer. My problem is the I feel that I have this lump stuck up my rear and while sex is almost good except that I can't be penetrated more than an inch or so. Has anyone had these problems?

Immarsh
Jul 19, 2015 2:38 am

Hi,   Everyone's anatomy is different, and healing can take some time.   But removal of the rectum, should not impede vaginal  penetration, unless there are adhesions, or scar tissue tightening the area.  I would check with you gynocologist, to see if there is a problem vaginally.

I had my intitial surgery done when I was 15, but didn't have  the rectum removed until I was 19, before I was sexually active, But I was told that because there was no rectum backing the vagina, I might feel some pressure or discomfort.  I had no comparison. but time did help to relieve some of the slight discomfort.  

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tallinheels
Jul 26, 2015 5:24 am

Thanks for replying  Immarsh

Getting a CAT scan next week, it maybe scar tissue.

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