Oh, I think there is no question that one can have kids - they probably just think that maybe during delivery sphincter can become more loose and maybe cause some small incontinence issue in rare cases - BUT, as we already agreed , cesarian is the way to go anyway . You girls have legitimate excuse - I wish I had one or knew what damage childbirth does to pelvic area. I would insist on cesarian with my second baby and not go through 23 hour active delivery that ended with forceps delivery and mine broken tailbone !!!!!

Ouch Fiss! Geezzzz! I hope you still don't have issues with that!
My doc said it was ok to have kids too, I just wanted everyones opinion. I just get worried about the added pressure on the rectum during the 9 months of pregnancy. I really want to get better because having another baby is really important to me & my hubby. However, if I can't, we are so blessed to have our healthy baby boy!

Hi Cinderella
Before I had LIS the surgeon informed me that during his 20 years experience, 5% of patients (after surgery) suffered from incontinence, which almost always lasted for a couple of months & normally during the first few months of their recovery period.
Of that 5%, 85% were older than 65. I've never experienced anything even remotely close to incontinence. It's been 3 months since surgery. Having surgery was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Hope it all works out for you, whatever you decide.

Mine did tell me there was a small risk, but pointed out he had never had it happen and I trust him so I didn't give it much thought. He didn't steer me wrong either!

Cinderella , My surgeon told me thee was a 20% chance of incontinence , but he wouldn't consider doing the surgery until after three tries with botox injections.
Have you tried the botox ??

John, if you ever decide to have LIS , please go to other CRS. If his stat is 20% - you better run for your life !!!