Cindy - I am so sorry
. They just do not to want to risk causing incontinence and go little by little - what can we do
. I had 2 LIS surgeries and I still have to push gas out. My sphincter is always so nice an loose for the first 4-6 weeks and than just gets tight again
BUT, this second time is better than first so I guess, we just have to have nerves of an elephant and endure multiple treatments until we heal. They usually don't want to do any surgery for at least 6 months after the first one - it is needed period to see the final result of a LIS. I was also considering Botox instead of LIS but always wanted to have more permanent solution and I always opt for the LIS instead. Try to avoid dilation - very painful and can cause incontinence more so than a LIS .
Best of luck Cindy