Operation for prolapse repair

Oh Claudiaclaws how awful for you, especially as I had no problems in getting referred and on the list.
A wait of 52 weeks is appalling.

That is awful ClaudiaClaws.

Hope it's over and done with very soon.

Hi Just a quick update.My last operation was cancelled. I went in to hospital today for my op. I actually got to Theatre, waited for 45 minutes or so, only to be told they couldn't go ahead as the anaethetist had left, they had managed to get the rest of the team together but no go.
So, it will have to be done this week or at the latest next week as they will be up to 52 weeks and will incur hefty financial fines. I am absolutely furious, especially as my chest seems to be causing problems.
Oh I was in bed 13!! Not that I'm superstitious.

You sound as if you are doing fine. I’m so glad. I too had probs getting the poo out. I think it is the muscles readjusting to new layout! I found glicerine suppositories did the trick. I still, three months on, use them occasionally along with fibogel and lactulose. Anything not to undo the good work. Just had my final check with surgeon and told it’s ‘holding up nicely’!

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That sounds like a good idea. Keep it all shoved up in place.

Thanks *Hetty58. I also blame our last child, DS, as he was a big baby and also arrived in a bit of a hurry.
I've told him it's all his fault, but I don't think he listens. ?

Auntieflo, I remember the advice I was given after having my fourth child - in a hurry. The second stage of labour was six minutes (two huge pushes) resulting in much bruising and blood blisters. (Sorry for the icky details.) The doctor said to make a large pad of tissue and hold it firmly on the vulval area when emptying the bowels. It really helped!

GrandmaMoira, I'm glad that I am not the only one!
Anyway, I have been tucked up on the settee all day, just being lovely and lazy. I had a sleep earlier.
No lunch needed, but DH has made me a welcome cup of tea. I was trying to concentrate and crochet, with not much luck.
Gransnet is a boon, as I keep dipping in and out.
DH has asked what we want for supper, I am leaving it up to him to delve in the freezer and surprise me.
It certainly will, but I shall be thankful for small mercies ?

I'm glad all went well with your op. I also had the same problem as you after the op. It soon improved.

Glad it's getting better.

I am now desperately doing my pelvic floors. "And suck and hold. And suck and hold." "And do NOT let it drop any further".

Thanks. It is getting slowly better.

Hope it settles down soon Auntieflo.Sounds very uncomfortable.

Hello all who have ongoing problems.
I am home after my op. Went in on Tuesday morning and was home on Wednesday afternoon. I felt fine and managed the required measured urine output. I thought I would have to stay until I had had a bowel movement, but no, so came home with a laxative. Which I took last night and a Senna!
TMI, but I did 'go' this morning, but now I am very uncomfortable. We are told not to strain, but what else can you do, when you want to 'go', but it just won't move. Sorry for the details ?
I am now sitting on the settee, after 2 paracetamols and a coffee, and a sore backside

Jane43 I was 76 when I had my repair in July. Like you had a lumpectomy a year ago. All I can say is go for it. I now have a new lease of life. I have bought a step counter and try to walk more each day,. After months , years even, of avoiding walking because it was so uncomfortable my legs are a bit feeble. Getting better every day.

I was a junior nurse in a gyn ward 1951. These repairs were common. After the op the women had their bladder -emptying carefully checked to make sure all the urine had been emptied. This was checked for a few days only until the bladder muscles had recovered. I remember no undue complications whatsoever and the ops were straightforward plastic surgery repairs.

I am being fobbed off about having surgery for my rectocele. I have put up with it for 6 years now and am recently finding the ring which is fitted every six months keeps slipping out of position. It is very restricting not being able to walk for long periods of time because I have always loved walking. I know my GP doesn't want me to have surgery for something that can be managed because I am 76 but apart from having a lumpectomy for breast cancer last December I am in good health, not overweight and my Blood Pressure is fine. My DH says I need to be more assertive but I’m not good at that.

Thanks for the posts which have reassured me that I would be doing the right thing to push for surgery. I just have to get my first mammogram over at the end of this month then I will ask the GP to refer me.

Nanou, your GP will tell you what kind of prolapse you have. I have a rectocele and I found out from Google that is is a prolapse of the rectum. A prolapse of the bladder is called a cystocele, not sure what terminology is used for the other types.

Sorry everyone probably a silly question but how do you know you have a prolapse vagina, bladder or rectum?

That should have been supportive!

Hi Everyone, Thank you for all your replies. Sorry I havent answered sooner but I have only just logged on.
Merelina, mine is to be a Spinofixation as well. I did have a repair in 2012 which was successful, but needed very badly again. Last time when I had the catheter removed the nurse was really rather quick and rough, and I am determined to ask them to be gentle and do it slowly.
I can't tell you all how worried I am, I am suffering from a shocking back as well and sciatica,but must go ahead, I'm becoming incontinent as well which is so upsetting.
Last time I was in for 5 days but I'm sure they are discharging patients sooner, because of the bed shortage and the risk of infection.
Auntieflo, I hope all has gone well for you, and look forward to reading your updates.
Thank you to you all for your posts. all so supporting. X

Merelina thanks for the encouraging post, and best wishes and good luck to all who have impending operations.

And if you are getting the start of a prolapse of any sort, I recommend following the exercises (much more than basic pelvic floor exercises) on this DVD to pull it all up yourself and thus avoid surgery. hab-it pelvic floor DVD for incontinence, prolapse or pelvic floor pain, available from "that South American river website" (not sure if I'm allowed to mention it

I had prolapses front and back and not only have I saved myself surgery, but I did not even have to work my way through the whole DVD!! As a top-up I do a quickie version for a few minutes each morning along with some yoga stretches, and 4 years later all is still well.

I hope you all feel as good as I did after this procedure,take all the help offered by friends and family.