<s>[INST] I have two questions: I am 74 years old and am scheduled for rectacele surgery in January.  My family doc was hesitant to recommend the surgery.  After talking with my Urologist, he gave me the choice of surgery or living with the symptoms.  I had bladder suspension surgery in 2009.  Is there some danger here that I am not aware of?  I have opted to have the surgery based on my age and knowing that if it gets worse, surgery later on might be compromised by age and other factors that may or may not be present it at that time. Also, I am scheduled for a colonoscopy next week. Would it be advisable to wait to have the colonoscopy until after the rectacele surgery has healed? [/INST] Hi,You very well understand the fact that any surgery at this stage is considered risky and that is the reason you have been counselled in detail by your doctor.Colonoscopy is usually done prior to the surgery,hence it will be preferable to get it done now. </s>