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5 weeks 5 days post op

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karen08997
karen08997

Hi I'm 5 weeks 5 days post op beginning to feel like a hypochondriac. Been for a 15 min walk feels really swollen front and back also stomach swelled cant wait to feel normal again

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  • Hijadeonagro
    Hijadeonagro karen08997

    Posted

    Hi Karen I understand you completely, I almost became crazy also thinking of me as an hypochondriac, but those symptoms are normal, my physiotherapist told me that I will feel normal in a year. Just after the surgery I used to look at my vagina constantly, frightened of a new prolapse... But with time things go better, just be patient and little by little...think that inner tissues need a lot of time to heal... Wish you the best
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Hijadeonagro

      Posted

      Hi yes every twinge or ache convinces me something is wrong drives you crazy . When did you have your op x
    • Hijadeonagro
      Hijadeonagro karen08997

      Posted

      I had my surgery in Madrid, I did a lot of research until I found a gyn especialised in pelvic floor. it's a very sensitive area... Try not to think about it and put your mind in other things you like. If you can go to a physiotherapist, do it.
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Hijadeonagro

      Posted

      Thank you yes I am going to arrange physio as soon as possible. Glad you found a good doctor they are hard to come by I also did research on my doctor time will tell if I made the right choice she does ave a very good reputation. How are you now at 4 months post op? X
    • Hijadeonagro
      Hijadeonagro karen08997

      Posted

      Now the stings and pain have gone but I have strange sensations like a weight inside at the end of the day, and I feel everything loose down there, and vaginal flarting. My physiotherapist said it is normal because of a very weak and undertoned pelvic floor, and rehab will be very useful for me. She has been doing massage only and this week we start fitball and kegel exercises ( I have been doing hypopresives daily for one month also) She promised I will be perfect in a year if I am constant with the exercise, I'll see... Little by little...
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Hijadeonagro

      Posted

      It sure does take a while to recover from this surgery and we must always take care of it afterwards mustn't we glad you are on the mend x
    • lesley12905
      lesley12905 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen I had my op 7 months ago and still feel the effects, long works still make me ache down there I think may be up to 12 months to fully recover, listening to others on this amazing forum, so take things slowly x
    • karen08997
      karen08997 lesley12905

      Posted

      Hi Lesley I know I have a long way to go yet its so hard sometimes x
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