Cystocele 4 weeks almost post op surgery with major swelling. Pressure on vagina and rectum.

Women's health
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Need answers for reason for the swelling sensation. Feels like vagina and rectum being pushed out as before. Went to doctor 1 week post op because of this, bladder still in place. Doctor had no explanation. Scheduled to go for check up in 3 weeks. This will be the 6th week since surgery. Can't rest or sleep well because of the constant swelling. Can someone give me some answers, please.

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Jean first of all take some anti inflammatories if you aren't already. The swelling is very often a result of the trauma from the surgery but you need to rest and that means feet up doing absolutely nothing. If possible stay in bed and occasionally walk around for a few minutes but nothing more. Take the anti inflammatories regularly even though you may not be in pain.

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Hi Jean, I had rectocele, cystocele, bladder prolapse and labiaplasty and am at the 6 weeks and am getting the same swelling and feeling as you are. I went to the Dr yesterday and everything was OK so far, thank God. But, he was not sure why I'm swelling. The swelling got worse when I went to work and sat all day and walked. I am off for another 8 weeks. I'm going to continue laying in bed with my feet up.

Good luck hope all is well with you

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May be worth getting an earlier appointment at the hospital. Could be a blood clot or something. If it is so uncomfortable that you can't sleep I would go earlier. I have had to go back twice since my cystocoele surgery six weeks ago.

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Thanks Paula for the reply. I was not told this would happen. Just not to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk, bend over to pick anything up or sqat and to take it easy for 1-3 weeks which would be crucial to my recovery. . So frustrating.

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What jean describes is typical post operative pain. If someone thought it was a blood clot I would definitely not advise an earlier appointment with the consultant. That would be an A&E visit but you would know about it I can assure you. Blood clots following this surgery are extremely rare.

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Thanks Matron. I started taking some, but stopped. I will try them again.

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Sorry

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It did cause the hemmorhoids to flare up more because of the pressure.

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I am trying the anti inflammatory tablets today.

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Don't apologise barbara. You made a valid point

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Thanks to all for your responses. Most appreciated.

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Hey hun. I read somewhere to put a little water on a pad and put in the freezer. Then when you use it it's like a personal ice pack.

Might help?

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I remember the amount I was still swollen at 4 weeks and I felt like everything was being pushed out aswell which is why I was so convinced my prolapse was still there but it wasn't ! Just think it takes time !! We taking quite a bartering down there during this op !

Btw what treatment are you using for haemorrhoids!? Asking as I have some :-(

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Thanks, will try... Trying PrepH, not doing much.

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Hi Bunky,

How long before the feeling that it was pushing out and swollen go away? I just started feeling it in my 5th week.

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Oops how long after???

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Hi Matron,

Just an update, I went to see me Dr on Friday and all was healing well. He wasn't sure why I was swelling on labias and perineum areas. But, no signs of infection thank God. He did do an inspection inside and said all looks good, I still have some inner sutures.

I just went to the restroom and noticed that my discharge is pink now. I do not have any pain or anything just wanted to ask if that is normal at 6 weeks and if anyone else has had this???

I've never really bled at all after the surgery. Was very fortunate🙏

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Matron, How long does it take for the anti inflammatory tablets to work before seeing results for the swelling? I am taking Ibuprofen. And how many mg?

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Have you heard of turmeric tea? Have a Google, it's anti inflammatory and natural