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6 month post op lower abdomen pain

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lesley12905
lesley12905

and lower back pain. I saw my surgeon 3 months after op I also had hysterectomy and anterior prolapse repair and 6 months before posterior prolapse repair, I explained about the pain and she said to see my G.P as the pain would not be to do with surgery. But I was fine until I had these surgerys, I have another appointment next week with gyni surgeon and am still experiencing pain it sometimes feel like pressure on my bladder, I have had 3 month course of hrt pessaries. Please can anyone help, I do not want to be told again its not to do with op, I had none of these problems before these 2 ops

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  • Bunky
    Bunky lesley12905

    Posted

    Hi Lesley

    It's so hard isn't it when you know yourself something is wrong and just feel like you are being ignored.

    Have you been examined since the pain started !? Are they confident that the prolapse repair is still holding !?

    I'm not familiar with the HRT pessaries as I take tablets.

    i always think though that we know are bodies better than anyone and as tiring as it is you just need to keep hassling them until they listen xx

    • lesley12905
      lesley12905 Bunky

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply, what do you say when the person you think should be able to help just says it has nothing to do with the surgery, no doubt I will be examined when I go but am dreading it already as I feel they really are not interested, doctor says speak to surgeon and surgeon says speak to doctor. I am just in pain 
    • Bunky
      Bunky lesley12905

      Posted

      are you managing to get any relief from the pain with meds !? X
    • lesley12905
      lesley12905 Bunky

      Posted

      Sorry just getting back I am taking paracetomol and it is helpling and go to see consultant in 3 days x 
  • tilley49386
    tilley49386 lesley12905

    Posted

    How awful for you. I believe our bodies know best and that we should listen to them and not let others put us off. Tell your specialist just how you feel. Explain you are not looking to blame the surgery just to get some relief from the pain. If he dismiisses you again explain that your doctor insn't any help either and ask to be refeered to another specialist, even in the same field explain that if he or she can't help they won't mind if you go get another opinion. In mean time try and stay postive get planty of rest and hopeful you get some answers and relief from the pain real soon. This site is so helpful .Hope you get the answers you seek. 
    • lesley12905
      lesley12905 tilley49386

      Posted

      Thank you for your advice I am taking my sis in law with me when I see the consultant on Wednesday for moral support and will let you know how I get on.
  • jan05416
    jan05416 lesley12905

    Posted

    Hi lesley, it's as if I had written this post myself, so I understand exactly wot u r saying, I have suffered the most horrendous pain low in my tummy since my op just over 17 weeks ago. My consultant is saying also nothing to do with op, but like u it wasn't there before. A few weeks ago I saw a locum Dr who asked me to try gabapentin tablets and the relief has been enormous. It's still there but manageable now and allowing me to do most things. Please do see ur gp and ask if these would help u too. X
    • lesley12905
      lesley12905 jan05416

      Posted

      Hi Jan, thanks for your reply I will certainly ask next time I see my G.P, did they tell you teh reason for the pain, I am seeing the surgeon /gyni next Wednesday so will let you know the outcome of that visit also x 
    • jan05416
      jan05416 lesley12905

      Posted

      I too am seeing my consultant next weds so we will compare notes. Please stay in touch, let's hope we both get some answers. How long post op are u. X
    • lesley12905
      lesley12905 jan05416

      Posted

      Hi Jan I am 7 months post op, last time I saw the surgeon she said the pain was nothing to do with the op but my doctor says I need to tell the surgeon these pains only started after my op so feel like I am going in circles, will keep you posted x
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