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4 days post op for vaginal prolapse surgery. What is normal ?

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kts
kts

On day 3 I felt better - continued bed rest and limited activity.

Now today I feel worse. More pain. Resumed spotting. Stitch fragments on pad. What is normal ?

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  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 kts

    Posted

    My goodness hun it's at to early to expect to feel good.

    What repair did you have? It takes up to 6 wks plus to feel better

    Just keep resting up. Stitches start to dissolve around 2/3 so mark.

    See your consultant if you are worried about stitches asap xx

    • kts
      kts welshgirl67

      Posted

      Complete repair. Front Back Top and Bottom. I was hoping to wean off the pain meds - but it won't be today. 😥

  • sheila89754
    sheila89754 kts

    Posted

    So very very early, keep up with the pain medications, your body needs to relax not be wincing in pain. Stool softeners, Movicol is good. 

    And loads of patience, it is a long recovery. ☹️

  • miriam77894
    miriam77894 kts

    Posted

    Day 4 seems very early to see stitches. Maybe give Doc a call.

    More pain after a few days is not unusual. Body realizes something has happened and begins to repair. Also anesthetic put in during surgery has worn off. You have had a lot done it will take time to heal.

    Best wishes.

  • kts
    kts

    Posted

    How long does the sitting on a cactus feel last?
    • kts
      kts

      Posted

      Feeling*
  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 kts

    Posted

    You have a long way to go.. At least a few weeks hun.

    If definitely be getting an appointment with my consultant.

    It's hard for you to get an answer on here but at least you can identify with others.

    I'm 13 wks tvh and anterior repair and that was a text book surgery.I very lyckyxx

  • sandy24305
    sandy24305 kts

    Posted

    That is normal you can bleed for 6 weeks
  • ShellD
    ShellD kts

    Posted

    I honestly slept for the first 4 days. It was a definitely a rough surgery. I also came home with a catheter. I didn’t start feeling better until about the 7th day. But every week after that got better. I am now 8 weeks post op and feel as if I have over done it this past week and now feel like I have taken several steps back, and am having vaginal

    Burning.  Rest as much as you can!!! 

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