3 weeks post op anterior and posterior repair

I'll be 4 weeks Post op tomorrow. I too was astounded by how tired you feel after doing the littlest thing. I went into town yesterday with my husband because I am sick of seeing the same 4 walls. Walked for about 10 minutes had a coffee in a nice little coffee shop walked 5 minutes back to the car park. I got home and went to sleep for 2 hours. 😕

Before my op I was going to the gym 4 times a week and working 33hrs per week. Plus looking after the house.

Walking is uncomfortable and feels like everything is going to fall out at any moment.

Like you I feel totally fed up and wondering when I will start to feel Human again.

I hope you feel better soon.

To be honest I think that telling us 6-12 weeks is rather optimistic. It may take that time for stitching to dissolve but the deep healing inside can take up to a year, depending on what you have done, I know I tend to forget that, as soon as I feel ok I tend to overdo things forgetting that I still need to go easy! Take as long as you can to let things heal properly and don't be going back too soon!

Look after yourself, Phyl xx

Hi I know just what you are saying and don't apologise for post being negative. This forum is all about helping each other through major surgery - that is what it is even if it isn't often acknowledged as such. My info from specilaist nothing from hospital gave very unreaqlistic recovery rates. Got more relaistic times reading through the posts on this forum. I too told my boss back full time at 6 weeks . Becaus ethere wwas no one else to do parts of my job I have been doing odd hour or 2 few days a week since op. At 3 weeks post op I tried to do half a day working from home. Not easy wadding through all emails and back load of work and my planned 4 hrs turned into 6 2 days in a row. Following day Mon this week I have high temperature and pain- truns out bad bladder infection. So keep your fluids way up. I ached and had throbbing and shooting pains down there and evryone who kindly replied on this forum and my specialist advised me I had sat for too long - over done it - at 3/4  weeks  I shouldn't be sitting that long. So resting up now. My specialist has advised sitting for no longer than 30 miunutes and gradually building - i have a desk job. Have been strong following all advise and told boss only do 3 hrs through out day and from home till I can sit without discomfort. Think 7-8 weeks is much more realistic time to return to work. I will see how I feel after seeing my spec at 6 weeks. My best advise listen to your body and abov all rest . If you ache or are exhausted the day after you have attempted something then you have clearly overdone it. I know I have. Above all think of how easy or difficult it would be retruning to work? Can you manage to get to tiolet in time - I know my bladder control is not good at the moment and where I work it is a decent walk or should I say run, would I be able to get there in time? no way at the moment. Do you have to sit or stand for long periods? I couldn't manage sitting at the moment. Is there somewhere you can have a rest or put your feet up at lunhc time etc. Probaly not in a school. I have read graduated returns are best. half a day or stagged days and gradually build your strength. Fellow paitents have posted that there is a huge improvement in weeks 5/6 and I am so hoping that is the case. Good luck and hope this helps. loads of healing wishes

Hi amchatt7. If you look under this forum, top of page, Genitourinary Prolapse, look at some of the older posts for some from Matron and some regulars. She's on hols at the moment but her advice is brilliant as she's a nurse in this field and also has been a patient with same problems. She would tell you that we all go through this round about 3 weeks or so and your period would also make you feel down too.. There is light at the end of the tunnel I promise! Don't be too brave, the hubby and family need to see how you feel, then you might get more help and understanding. It is a long recovery and you need loads of rest to help this and no stress if possible!  It's good to chat to others so keep coming on the forum, you'll have more replies tomorrow I think. Sleep well, goodnight, Pollyanna UK

Hi Amchatt

I'm 3 weeks post op too X I've done very little and am not really in any pain just a bit uncomfortable . I work with children too and have been told to take 12 weeks off work as it's physically demanding. I work with under 5s. I have a chart if you'd like me to send it that tells you what you are able to do post op weeks . Lots of ladies on here say it's helpful as they aren't given much info. I was lucky enough to be given this by the hospital I was in . Happy to send if you pm your e mail address . Hope you have s better day tomorrow x