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29 years old 7 days post op

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jes06385
jes06385

Hello!

I was wondering if there was anyone else out there my age who has gone through this. If so, did everything heal well?

I'm so thankful I stumbled across this forum since I was sent home with very little post op info.

I had a hysterectomy with tubes removed, ligament suspension, cystoscopy, and perennial repair.

I had a full pelvic floor prolapse after my daughter's birth 19 months ago. It's been a nightmare really. This surgery and recovery is much more painful than I anticipated.

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  • carole28488
    carole28488 jes06385

    Posted

    Hi, jes...I'm not your age, sweetie, but I have a question to ask you. I am trying to get the nerve to have surgery on this horrible prolapse, anterior and posterior....did you ever gain nine pounds from the night before with urine that won't come out of your prolapse, or am I the only one having trouble with urine retention...I would appreciate any information you can give me on the inconvenience you experienced on this horrible thing...thank you...
  • Jan999
    Jan999 jes06385

    Posted

    I'm not your age jes (sadly) but I have looked after ladies who are and it's not a uncommon as people think. 

    You are young so I'm sure you will heal well but in order for your major surgery to be a success you must rest as much as possible although with young children it isn't always easy. 

    I mentioned only yesterday I was saddened to read so many ladies are sent home with little or no information so tell us what you were told and we'll fill in the blanks.

    To add jes this surgery can be painful so don't be a martyr and take your pain medication regularly, don't wait until the pain is unbearable. It will take time so remember this is a great forum and just ask any questions you may have.

    • jes06385
      jes06385 Jan999

      Posted

      Thank you so much!

      I'm really fortunate to have help lined up for the next 6 weeks. My parents, in laws, and other family will be in and out to help with my kids and home. My husband has been really great so far, we'll see how long his patience lasts. After that I'll be on my own to manage the house and our upcoming move across country. (US here)

      I am pretty much staying in bed and only shuffling around here and there. I am on top of my meds since I am most definitely NOT a martyr! Ha! My bowl movements leave me in tears and I'm on 3 different stool softeners twice a day.

      I am very active, a runner and do yoga, and was told by 3 weeks I can jog again. I was shocked and after my reading on here I'm thinking that'd be a bad idea. I wasn't advised on any pelvic floor exercises and was really only told no lifting over 5lbs for 6 weeks. That I can begin walking for exercise 2 weeks post op and jogging 3 weeks. I'll be seen at 5 weeks for a check up and then sent on my way.

      I'm truly terrified of doing something wrong and undoing all the surgery.

    • Jan999
      Jan999 jes06385

      Posted

      Hi jes. It's good to read you have so much help.......it's so important as you know so make the most of it. You seem to be doing the right things but I agree jogging after 3 weeks is extremely optimistic. Listen to your body is my saying and you won't go wrong.
    • linda23833
      linda23833 jes06385

      Posted

      Hi Jes

      I am 10 days post op for my TVTO and anterior/posterior repair. I am 62 and a runner. I have been told around 3 months for running, depending on my progress and walking slowly building up to 30 minutes by 2-3 weeks. Pelvic floor to leave and resume at six weeks.

      Bowl motions have settled down and I was advised to buy a squatting potty which has helped. Basically a stool making sure your knees are higher than your hips and you bend forward.

      Specialist has told me to lay down flat when I can with a pillow under knees and use a heat pad on tummy for pain, taken pain killers when needed. This takes weight off pelvic floor.

      I have overdone things on a few occasions and paid, but today has been my best day and taken no pain killers. Really frustrating as I feel well in myself, but trying to be sensible. Hubby gone back to work and so managing with friends popping around.

      I would be careful about resuming exercise so early, as its major surgery and just because you can't see the wounds they need time to heal. Do make dure you drink plenty and this helps aid recovery.

      Wish you all the best.

  • jill2310
    jill2310 jes06385

    Posted

    Hi jes, I am a similar age to and have had post & ant repair plus a vaginal hysterectomy. I'm now 6 weeks post op and recovery going well. I have a young family and was very fit and active before this. The 1st 4 weeks were quite hard tbh, i wasn't prepared at all. Thought I'd be ok after a week or so but as you know is not the case. I was very tired and felt swollen so was uncomfortable most of the time, I have only last week stopped nodding off in the afternoon which I NEVER did before lol I have also had ups and downs with my bowels since. I have rested up a lot because I certainly do not want to go down this road again!

    I'm feeling much better now and have really turned a corner. I have slowly built my walking back up and am doing 2 'miles a day. Managing the house and kids ok but not lifting anything heavy or hoovering. Hoping to get back out on my bike in the next few weeks.

    Good luck with the rest of your recovery, these ops even in younger women seem more and more common these days, since I told my friends it's surprising how many of them have similar problems but just not been to see there GP yet! 

    I have my post op check on Wednesday.

    Was your hysterectomy done abdominaly or vaginaly?

    jill X 

    • jes06385
      jes06385 jill2310

      Posted

      Thank you so much for the reply!

      It's really good to hear a younger women healing well from this. My surgery was all vaginally. I'm thankful they were able to do that.

      When did you begin walking?

      I'm realizing now how optimistic most doctors are in regards to how quickly we'd bounce back from this.

    • jill2310
      jill2310 jes06385

      Posted

      I tried to do very short walks 10/15 mins)  after 2 weeks but actually looking back I would of prob been better waiting till 4 weeks, honestly the difference from 2 weeks to 4 weeks post op is amazing, then from 4 weeks to 6 weeks even better.

      Before I walked I got a tenna lady which I covered in water then

      put in the freezer and when I got back I put it on nd it really did reduce the swelling, which I think you get such a lot of when you've had so much vaginal surgery.

      I also have only just stopped bleeding/discharge and that has made me quite sore. Has yours stopped yet? X

       

    • jes06385
      jes06385 jill2310

      Posted

      Very swollen, but I have had hardly any bleeding. Any standing for more than a shower leaves me extremely achy and sore.

      I'm thinking I will wait for any real walking until 3 or 4 weeks. We live in a very hilly area and I don't want to accidently over do it.

      It's very encouraging to hear that by 6 weeks things are better. My poor toddler misses mom doing it all already.

    • jill2310
      jill2310 jes06385

      Posted

      I would wait 4 weeks if you can-very sensible, I couldnt go far anyway so wasn't really worth it! Try and rest and take good care, I think you'll see a huge improvement week by week. 

      Keep me posted with your recovery, I will check in with you once I've seen consultant for 7 weeks post op check on wed xxxx

    • jes06385
      jes06385 jill2310

      Posted

      I would love to hear your progress. Thank you! Take care!
  • Jan999
    Jan999 jes06385

    Posted

    jes you should only potter around at home until 2-3 weeks and not attempt any walking of more than 10 minutes at 4 weeks post op. At 6 weeks start to build up your walking and your strength but it's very very important to stop as soon as you feel tired and on no account push yourself........you will regret it later. All the time listen to your body because everyone recovers at different rates. 
  • jes06385
    jes06385

    Posted

    Thank you all so much for your advice. I'm actually in a ton of pain this evening. I guess a shower, being on the couch for the afternoon (vs. in bed), and traversing the stairs twice was too much for one day. I actually called my doctor and am very thankful she's quick with return calls. She wants to see me Friday if I'm still having this level of pain by then. She thinks I should be able to go longer between pain medication and up around the house at least. I'm having sharp pains and a deep achiness. Laying with the heating pad now.
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