Tvt and anterior repair
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Hi I was discharged yesterday after having a tvt and anterior repair, I am 36 years old and just want to hear other experiences, what I should expect, and should I be doing pelvic floors. I was literally discharged with no information, currently experiencing pain when my bladder empties but thank god it is emptying which is a first. Can't see the bulge anymore which is great. Should I be doing pelvic floors or not yet, how was sex after the repairs, also I have quite a tight torch on the outside, pubic bone causing a large dimple pulling in. No pain when I'm still but when I move. I have a 2 1/2 year old so want to aid my recovery as best as I am, any advise for a swift recovery?
Many thanks
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Jan999 kelly84069
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There is lots of well researched information on the Genitourinary Prolapse home page under Useful Resources which should help. Some advice is difficult to give because it depends on certain things like sutures used especially starting pelvic floor exercises. So if someone tells you it's ok to start in a week that advice may do you more harm. It's something that needs clarifying with your urogynaecologist really. Rest in the first 2 weeks is important and lift nothing heavier than a kettle with enough water to make a cup of tea. After that it's gently mobilising. Try and walk around the house once an hour though. Don't be concerned if your pain and swelling get worse particularly around the 2nd to 4th week, that's perfectly normal.
kelly84069 Jan999
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Jan999 kelly84069
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kelly84069 Jan999
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I wasn't given advice on anything I really don't know what Im to expect, or what I should be doing.
Jan999 kelly84069
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There is a lot of information on this forum but it's important to give your surgery the best chance that for 2 weeks you do as little as possible.
jobobo kelly84069
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Hi kelly, I'm not an expert but I had similar done four weeks ago and have a 4 and 6 year old. The kids have stayed with my parents and I have done very little and really just been with feet up since then. I think the less you do the quicker you'll recover. I still feel pretty grim and swollen inside and very tired. Which in told is normal. It's a slow process just take it easy and hopefully we'll all be better in the long run! X
kelly84069 jobobo
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Thank you, wow i don't think I realised how long the recovery would be. I'm staying with my mum with my little one I she can help out but she will be back to irk week after next. Just hope I can manage once she die go back
jobobo kelly84069
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I had no idea either. Being on here has been really helpful. Makes you realise what to expect and that's it's normal to feel rubbish. As you said you don't learn much from the hospital. Just make the most of being with your mum and do nothing while you can!
kelly84069 jobobo
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Yes I'm glad I came I here, I've been trying to call the ward all day to get my sick certificate as they forgot to give it to me. It's terrible really, but it great to hear from people on hear about their experiences etc.
Jan999 kelly84069
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Clementine55 kelly84069
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Hi Kelly
I'm on the waiting list for 2 repairs bladder and uterus. I'm
Suffering greatly! I had tvt 5 years ago -great success. I rested a lot! Didn't lift a kettle in first week. The instructions from the surgeon were crucial - do not lift, don't do anything for a good few weeks, take regular painkillers if you are uncomfortable, phone the surgeon to ask if you should do pelvic floor exercises but I wouldn't do anything for at least 14 days. You can't rush these things just rest rest rest good luck, you will be fine - think positive and eat well. X
Jan999 Clementine55
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Don't lift a kettle with enough water to make a cup of tea for 2 weeks. That's the crucial time. I've seen women return to the ward for lifting after a week. It takes 2 weeks for the sutures in embed.