Impact of Defecation Posture on Ease of First Bowel Movement Following Posterior Repair

Impact of Defecation Posture on Ease of First Bowel Movement Following Posterior Repair

This study will determine if defecation posture, when using a defecation posture modification device (DPMD), improves ease with first bowel movement following pelvic reconstructive surgery, specifically posterior repair.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing surgery by one of the sub investigators including a posterior compartment repair

Exclusion Criteria:

• Anyone currently using a defecation posture modification device
• Unwillingness or unable to participate in the study
• Presence of ileostomy/colostomy
• Wheelchair bound
• Device may pose fall or safety hazard risk to patient
• Patients weighing over 250 lbs, as per device manufacturer guidelines
• Inability to understand English
• Pregnant women