Since I had surgery. Anterior/posterior repair and perenium repair. I didn't realise how much of a big op it would be. I'm still not walking that great and just wondered how long before I start to feel ok and able to go out ? Thank you
I'm in the same boat. I had my op 11 days ago and I feel like I've grown a set of balls. Standing and walking is uncomfortable.
I feel the same. I was surprised by how uncomfortable I am. I am about a week and a half out and it does get better.
I'm at 6 days. Lots of twinges and I've been sick since the surgery, Finally they gave be anti nausea meds which help a little. Thought of you all last friday when I was on the floor in our bathroom praying to the procelin godess all day, hoping to not rip any stitches. This surgery is not for the faint at heart!
Oh you poor girls. It DOES get better as you go, believe me. Were you vomiting from the pain relief meds judi87438?
Everyone should be informed prior to their surgery that this is classed as major surgery. I'm starting to think that there are some hospitals that lack a duty of care to their patients. I've heard it called minor surgery in some cases but the evidence is very clear just in this forum.
I thought exactly the same thing, I'm 3.5 weeks post op (surgery was 5th Feb) and only in the last few days have I been able to walk and sit down properly. The lack of information given is ridiculous, even if they only gave you a booklet to read so you knew what to expect it would be helpful. I think the 1st 2 weeks are hard, hang on in there though ladies, still early days for me too (I had vaginal hysterectomy at same time too) but deff noticed a sign of improvement this wk, knocked most of pain killers of as well as have little/no pain. Just very tired still 😴 xx
jill there are some Health Trusts, mine included that give out printed information at the out patient department when the decision is made that surgery is necessary. A lot of them post them on the hospital website so they can be read by anyone. I don't know why all hospitals aren't the same.
I was given a sheet that did state it was major surgery. I think it is the fact that you can't really see anything. So you feel fraud from feeling the way you do. If that makes any sense .
I know exactly what you mean jolil. If you had a broken leg or a bandage wrapped around your head then you'd get lots of sympathy but at least your hospital acknowledged it was major surgery. I do keep mentioning this on the forum because some ladies are under the impression that it's not. The pelvic floor is a complicated area to operate on which is why the surgeons are trained specifically for prolapse surgery so they can call themselves Urogynaecologists. Never feel a fraud.
I was given a booklet, It had why I needed the operation, what they do during the Op, what to expect while in hospital, How long you needed to be off work for. But not what to expect once home and how long the swelling takes to go down etc. I think I might update their booklet for them 😉
I think that's a good idea jolil 😀
Thanks everyone for your comments X I was told it was a big op, but not much emphasis put on it, just in passing conversation . I think like others I had the idea it was not a big deal because there are no outward signs of an op. I thought give it a week and I'll be more or less back to normal , just have to be careful about lifting etc. Silly me! X
I'm 2 weeks in. Leg and buttock pain left me this week! It does get better and I tried to go out 2 days ago, its hard work as you are so exhausted. I think realistically it will be another couple of weeks
I'm 6 days post op for tot and rectocele repair. Not sure if it helped but I took arnica soon as I could after op and for next few days. I don't seem to be too bad. Mind you I'm in bed most of the days. Anyone else tried Arnica ?
In the UK we don't recommend Arnica post operative if patients are taking Ibuprofen or aspirin because it can interfere with the clotting function of the blood. Otherwise it will probably be ok to use but it's recommended you let your doctor or pharmacist know you're using it in case it reacts with any other medications.
yes...the pain meds took me down and the headaches were severe...codiene and I don't get along
Thanks for reply Matron. I should have added that I did check with hospital before I took it. Just to be sure.
I was the same - really didn't prepare myself mentally at all for how big an op it is. My consultant at 4 weeks gave me a bit of a nag and said it would be easier if we could have a big incision to look at as then we would have that mental connection for why we need to rest. it does get easier though but patience and rest is the way X
Laying down is difficult, helps if I'm on my side. The constipation is the worse thing I think, it is so scary to strain, but so uncomfortable if you don't! Im using dulcolax which helps. I thought after they worked once I'd be ok but I wasn't so seems like I'll be relying on them for a while now! The joys lol x