I still can't believe that I have prolapse again. I'm so upsetting.
I'm 11 weeks post surgery. I had posterior repair, TVT and slings.
It's still long way to back to normal life. I'm tired easily.
Today it was very first time to touch my vagina in the shower and I touched the bulge. It is quite hard. It is harder than it used to be prior surgery. I'm so disappointed. I'm not recoverd yet I can't think to have another surgery.
At 6 weeks check up, doctor told me everything was OK.
I'm so sad....
I'm just hoping it is not. Is there any chance I don't have re prolapse even I touched something???😭
Hi hun,I'm sorry you feel you may of reprolapsed.. It could still be swelling,butbyou know your own body. After just 2weeks after my anterior repair I ferlt that weird sensation again so went back to consultant. Even after 5visuts he still told me all was normal.. I knew it wasn't but listened to him all the way through, ii then got a second opinion with a new urogynacologist which was highly recommended to me back home in south Wales. Im so glad I did because I was right all along,its back and causing me so much mental distress. The awful stuck tampon feel drives me crazy,I now am waiting to have it done again. I have 200% faith he will do a better and stronger one this time jot just a generic repair like the other one did. This is my own take on things love but you know your boidy and don't let any consultant tell you otherwise. Get a second opinion then you can move forward.good luck hun x
Are you sure it's a prolapse and not swelling? The fact that you've described it as hard makes me think it's swelling which you can still get at this late stage.
Hi Welshgirl. Thank you for quick and helpful response. Sorry to hear that you have reprolapse. I understand you had tough time not known what happened even after 5 visits. I'm pleased that you seeked the second opinion and you are in good hands.
In 5 visits, have you seen same doctor?
Thank you for replying Matron. I really hope it is just swelling. As I never touched the part after surgery I can't compare it with one right after surgery. Matron, do you know when it settled if it is swelling?
Hello welshgirl. It's good to hear from you again x
I think it's reasonable to expect some swelling up to 14 weeks post op. The general rule is that the swelling can get worse over the weeks before it gets better. I can remember swelling just before I returned to work at 13 weeks so if I were you I'd take things easy and when you can elevate your legs to relieve any pressure and see how things are. The only way to find out is by examination by your doctor obviously but this surgery does take a long time for full recovery to take place, anything up to a year before we feel "normal" again so I would expect the odd symptoms and setbacks to make us panic.
As Matron said tomoko it could just still be swelling from surgery.
I very slightly re-prolapsed after first repair, and still continued to recover going back to work around 8/9 months post-op. I managed between 4 shifts a week and managed fine including regular swimming and cycling.
Pelvic floor muscles were much stronger and did not have problems until around 3 year post-op when back end started to prolapse too, too many shifts at work during heavy period/run up to Xmas.
Looks like I will always have to be extra careful from now on. First time round even after a year I still had to be careful, I remember going to tenerife and spending the day walking from Costa Adele, through playa de americas to Los christianos and back. It was a leisurely walk along the coast stopping now and again for a seat and having lunch break, but I did feel it that night and spent next day on sun bed most of day swimming and doing lots of PF exercises.
It really is a long recovery and if you are normally very active it takes lonher before you can return to some of the active sports and then maybe only low impact sport but gave to make sure your pelvic floor is strong enough first.
Think we all just have to learn where our limatations are are avoid what our body can no longer cope with.
Try not to worry, there is plenty time yet for swelling to go down, matron always says it can take a little longer for posterior repair to heal, and I definitely found that to be the case.
Take care,
Phyl x💖
Yes, I got into panic a bit. I'm so scared.
But you gave me a little relief. It can be swelling 'cause i'm still 11 weeks post op. I'll try to relax and try to have a rest more with feets up. I didn't know sitting position is not good either.
Sitting can put pressure on the vulval area putting your feet up can reduce that. It's only natural to be scared because this operation is not pleasant and recovery is difficult and frustrating at times. I'd probably be scared as well. Just take things easy for a while and see your GP if you need the reassurance x
Wow, Phyl you are very active❤ I always wanted to be active but my skin conditions stopped me to swear since young age.
You are right. I have to know my limitations and be careful rest of my life.
I'll try not to worry at this stage. I'm still in recovery physically but also mentally. I'm kind of depressed after surgery. I feel like it is not me. I can't stop thinking negatively about everything lol
Hi. I am not sure about prolapsing again but it is possible. Keep me posted about what Doc says. What is tvt? I have prolapse stage 3 of uterus and a little bladder prolapse. Can you explain to me what the did in surgery for you and how bad it was? I was wondering about doing serger.
Buster
Are you having the old symptoms?
So glad to read you can still get swelling. I am 10 weeks post and still have the sticky swelling feeling with a very sore back and have been paranoid that the prolapse is back but now I know it's still common to have it at this stage has made me feel a bit better . I can't help but keep having a look to see if the swelling looks any less.
Think it's pretty normal to be a little depressed after prolapse surgery if is so life changing even more if you have already been pretty active.
I use to go to gym and swim every other day before my first surgery and I was never warned about possible problems with lady parts.
The only cautionary we get is to check with GP first and they only know of a possible problem if you have already been referred and told to avoid particular exercise.
We have far too much pressure from all sides on staying fit and healthy as we get older and staying slim and I know for me that meant not only watching what I eat but also doing the
Cardio... machines that get the heart rate going, my favorite being the treadmill. I loved the tummy crunch too which probably excellerated my imminent prolapse along with weakening ligaments during the menopause.
Gym membership should come with a clear warning of possible problems for women due to childbirth and menopause.
Anyway limited to walking (uphill is meant to be especially good), swimming and moderate cycling.
Take care time is the best healer,
Phyl x
Yes, I'm worried if I see people doing on the treadmill or crunching.
For me, I think the gardening was not good. I digged too much and carried too heavy after having 2 children in 1 and 1/2 yesrs. I wish I knew potential to be prolapsed.
I might have not having surgery if I knew the recovering time was this tooooo long as I have't got bothered from any symptoms before surgery.
Above one is the biggest my negative thinking.lol
I have to think it positively. Otherwise It makes me just tired.
Buster, TVT is the tension-free vaginal tape procedure is designed to provide support for a sagging urethra so that when you cough or move vigorously or suddenly, the urethra can remain closed with no accidental release of urine.
I had posterior repair and I barely moved first 2 weeks with pain. I'm 11 weeks post op and still far from backing normal life.
But don't forget that people found here when they have tough time and desperate for advices. There should be lots of ladies having no problem and never seek advices from otheres.
Good luck.
Steph, I think i don't have leaking anymore. I'm not 100% sure because I haven't jumped after surgery yet lol
I didn't have problem causing by prolapse. I just couldn't find right pessary and was told about surgery.
Hi Tomoko, I understand you very well, I'm 3 weeks post rectocele op and am thinking all the time that something has gone wrong with the op although the dr said everything was fine! Hope you can put your mind at rest! Lucky us that we have this forum! Hugs!