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Day 1 anterior and posterior repair

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sarah71715
sarah71715

Hello.

Posting from my hosp bed. 1am cant sleep too uncomfortable. I wish I'd found this forum sooner. Im day 1 from ant and post vaginal repair. Im 29, 2 kids. I am in quite a bit of pain especially rectally. Im not sure if this is just to be expected or if i should be asking for more pain relief. Surprisingly walking around is less uncomfortable than laying in bed on my side. They say its the pack making me feel so bad. Anyway thank you for reading. Im sure ill post many more times. You ladies seem very helpful.

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  • amchatt7
    amchatt7 sarah71715

    Posted

    First few days were very uncomfortable for me too, such a relief when the pack was removed, brace yourself though cos its like a magician pulling hankies out of his sleeve...just think of circus music when they are removing it! I trid managing on minimal pain relief in hospital but ended up asking for something stronger, take whats offered, it will at least enable you to get some sleep.

    I struggled emotionally the first few weeks but im now 9 weeks, increasing activites around the house (avoiding hoovering as long as poss haha)

    The best advice anyone on here will give you is to rest rest rest, listen to your body and take it easy.

    take care x

  • Jan999
    Jan999 sarah71715

    Posted

    Hello sarah. If you have pain then you need pain relief. Pain hinders recovery so don't be a martyr and take pain relief regularly. xx
  • Gillian22766
    Gillian22766 sarah71715

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    Sarah, I have had the same as you and on day 11 still walking like a duck, the matron will settle you on each step of recovery, I have had some highs and lows and I think the rectile area is awfull I felt my stitches and nearly past out I thought it hadn't worked.
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