3 weeks post rectocele op
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I was just wondering if what I'm feeling is normal 😢 So sick of worrying about it.... beginning to wish I'd never had the op. As soon as I stand up from sitting/lying down, I feel lots of pressure in my vagina.... I've not lifted anything heavy or done anything I shouldn't have! My backside goes dead if I sit for too long.... I'm up and about a bit.... is that too much??? I just don't know!
Feeling very tearful. 😢😢
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MissLeanne
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Thank you all so much for replying.... I'm so grateful 💖
I worry more than I should with good reason tho! I had to be re packed after my op as I wouldn't stop bleeding. I went to a private hospital but as an NHS patient! I learnt as I was having my transfusion, That the Drs were all juniors 😳 And that was probably the 1st time he had had to carry out this proceedure 😰 I'm sure I'm traumatised!! Feel sick thinking about it. What if he's ruined the op by packing me?? It was very painful 😞
I'm normally a fit and active person and I can feel myself sinking lower & lower.
bb300 MissLeanne
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Here is a link to an organisation that advises on PTSD and where you can get help: http://www.ptsduk.org/treatment-options/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8qqez7i52AIVQ7HtCh2FSwBHEAAYAiAAEgKNW_D_BwE
It's not the one I am using, mine is a local service but I think there must be similar services throughout the UK. Having a load of inexperienced doctors re-pack you during an emergency situation must have been very frightening and painful. I had a massive internal bleed which required emergency surgery and a blood transfusion. I won't go into the details but I have had so many awful thoughts, fears and flash backs. I even started to think a few weeks later when I was in the clear 'they'd have buried me by now' and then I wondered where I'd have been buried. It sounds so morbid but I nearly died and it's left me with a lot to deal with. I hope you can get help to talk through and understand your own experience and the fears it has left you with .
Redhead1960 MissLeanne
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Hi MissLeanne, I am so sorry you had such a dreadful experience with the blood transfusion and hope the counselling helps and you recover well. Regarding the packing........I too was packed inside during the operation, I was warned this might be the case in advance and was told it would help relieve or reduce bruising as well as stem internal bleeding, I didn't get the impression that it was that unusual, indeed I think it was fairly standard practice so I hope that reassures you. I lost more blood than normal in the op but thankfully did not require a transfusion although it left me anaemic and I was unable to get out of bed for the first few days due to iron levels.
It does seem to be a long recovery but even though I am not as well as I would like to be at 11 weeks post op, I can see that I am improving and doing more and can measure progress if not daily then every weeks or so. Wishing you all the best.
janet41238 MissLeanne
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Oh Leanne, can you see your GP or have a chat to family or a good friend? You sound as if you need some help & advice & I know that when you're in pain it feels a very lonely time! Please don't be on your own x
MissLeanne janet41238
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Thanks Janet... I've got a dr apt at 5 today! Hopefully they'll listen 🤞🏻😊 xxx
janet41238 MissLeanne
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MissLeanne
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Hi All, finally got to see a dr today. She examined me and said that I had some movement inside my vagina 😳 But it's all as expected.... it's early days and wait & see if the feeling goes away..... otherwise, go back in a couple of months!
Xx