4 months post rectocele & concerned
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I'm really hoping you lovely ladies can give me some advise.
I'm 4 months post op of rectocele, entrocele & perineal body muscle reconstruction ( did not know I was having all this done till my post op 8 weeks after surgery) I was 38 when I had my surgery & was told this is quite young for this type of prolapse.
I'm really concerned that my rectocele is returning. I'm having some symptoms that I had before surgery, incomplete bowel movements & whilst removing a tampon I can feel it dragging against the back wall again, which in turn makes a bowel movement easier. I really don't want to visit my GP as if my concerns are right, I don't think I could go through surgery again as I suffered badly to the point of being re-admitted to hospital.
Please please, I would be grateful for any advise 😢Xx
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Laura3333 stacey22767
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Hi Stacey, My rectocele came back. I knew fairly soon after the swelling had gone that something wasn't right.
But, if it's any consolation, it's lower down and a lot smaller, and can be managed by taking a daily laxido or movicol sachet.
I don't think I could go through it again, but hopefully you won't have to.
You could get it confirmed by your gp, but I think you can tell yourself.
I really feel for you, it's an awful thought isn't it. Mine was confirmed by a colorectal surgeon after rectal bleeding.
stacey22767 Laura3333
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Thank you x
At my 8 week post op, I was told it's anitomicly correct & that I should never have to have this op done again. I take fybogel hi fibre twice daily, I have for many years for ibs, but I can feel stool in the back passage even after I've been, it's so frustrating 😢 & disheartening.
I think I'm a little too scared to go back to my GP at the moment, I don't want to hear those words again. I'm more inclined to wait and see what happens.
Thank you Laura xx
Laura3333 stacey22767
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stacey22767 Laura3333
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mar1964 stacey22767
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stacey22767 mar1964
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Your right, sometimes I wish I hadn't had the surgery, I knew my body better before & now I feel like this prolapse surgery is consuming my life. I'm going to bite the bullet & go see my GP. I could be wrong it may not have returned, but I think I need to know. Thank you xx
marlee59088 stacey22767
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I have struggled with constipation issues since the birth of my first son in December 1999. I have been to numerous doctors, explained my symptoms only to be told it's normal aging (I am only 44 and can't run due to bladder issues). I felt this was incorrect information. I decided to get a gastroenterologist's opinion and he sent me to a urogynocologist. I was diagnosed with stage 2 bladder prolapse and stage 3 recto prolapse. The Dr performed a cystocele with mesh, vagocele and rectocele. I am 15 days out and healing. I am starting my period in the next few days and have very bad cramps. My doctor told me the following: no constipation no matter what. He worked with my gastro Doctor and I am on prescription medication for constipation. Fiber etc did not work for me. Please ask your doctor about prescription medication for idiopathic constipation. Also, I was told that after surgery (even after the 8 week mark) you must follow the restrictions such as no lifting heavy etc. If you are having problems I think you should return to your surgeon for a check up. All my post op appointments are included in the price of the surgery (used my insurance in USA). Please keep me posted and I hope this has helped.
stacey22767 marlee59088
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Thank you, I'm going to book an appointment with my GP, I need to know 😢 I had my 8 week post op & ironically I was not given any restrictions at all, was told I can go back to normal activities and daily living. I've used my treadmill a few time but as I have bursitis in my hip it's too painful, awaiting physio on that.
I'm hoping I'm wrong & that it's my body playing tricks on me, but the only way I'll know is if I go see my Doc. Thank you xx
DorryC stacey22767
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i hope that helps.
stacey22767 DorryC
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stacey22767
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Hey there ladies 😊 So I bit the bullet and went to see my GP this morning. I do have a small bulge posterior & anterior (anterior is new) but she's hoping with any luck the physio will help. I think whoever said we know our own bodies was right, I knew something wasn't quite right, but at least now I have something to work with.
Thank you all for your advise, it was very much appreciated 👍😘xx