Paul Zarr

Paul Zarr is the husband of Monica Zarr.

Monica’s Cancer
Paul’s wife, Monica, was diagnosed with rectal cancer. She had a bowel resection to treat it and was in remission, but she was left with poor sphincter control.

Monica’s Return to Work
Once in remission, Monica planned a grand return to the stage. During rehearsals, she was able to get through it with frequent trips to the bathroom. However, on the first full run-through, she wasn’t able to escape to the bathroom and she pooped on stage in the middle of a dance. She was humiliated and stopped dancing.

Monica’s Sacral Nerve Stimulator
Dr. Webber inserted a sacral nerve stimulator to reduce the frequency of Monica’s bowel movements. However, it didn’t work as well as he hoped and he decided to remove it.

Monica’s Magnetic Sphincter
Inspired by a similar procedure done at the base of the esophagus to reduce acid reflux, Dr. Murphy suggested they insert a magnetic sphincter to control Monica’s bowels. Both Paul and Monica were excited to hear about the device and agreed to the surgery. The device was inserted successfully.

Monica Zarr
Paul is married to Monica Zarr.