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7weeks post op

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margaret_46793
margaret_46793

Hi folks I’m 7 weeks post op from posterior repair, and I’m still very tender when trying to have sex , tried twice now with no success, stings !! Any one else relate to what I’m going through, got to go for checkup next week , wanted to tell them all is good 😩feeling quite low about it !!!! 

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  • Redhead1960
    Redhead1960 margaret_46793

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    Hi Margaret, we are at similar stage post op. Although I was told initially sex would be OK from 6 weeks, I did not feel well enough to try. I had post op check at 7 weeks and told healing was progressing but slowly. I was told no sex, exercise, etc until checked again at 12 weeks. My insides are just too tender and sore at the moment. I hope though things improve and that intercourse will be possible and pleasurable, seems a distant prospect at the moment.
    • margaret_46793
      margaret_46793 Redhead1960

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      Yes I was told 6 weeks and be fair took it as gospel! I would be in working order lol 😳 little did I know, I still feel a little swollen it’s 7 weeks today, some days I feel great and feel great down below, then like today feel swollen again very odd, looking forward to seeing gynaecologist next Tuesday just a bit anxious, return to work next week to , 😳

  • Lythamlass
    Lythamlass margaret_46793

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    Hi folks

    Nor sure how to use this site.  I am 6 weeks post repair for a posterior repair, the surgeon also performed a SSF too.  I am not too bad in myself although have had an infection which has been treated.  My main problem is the fact that no one told me how long I would have stitches in for.  The pamphlet given to me at the pre op said 2 - 4 weeks. I am now at 6 weeks and when I saw the GP he said it would be some time yet before the stitches dissolve.  The main problem I have and can't find an answer to is that whenever I have a bowel movement (aided by lactulose) I bleed from my vagina. Not a lot but it is fresh and it worries me. I have been back to GP but they just offered me more anti biotics.  I think I might have  some leakage from a stitch, oh and by the way it is all very tender in that area.  Suggestions please.

    • Imnotadoctor
      Imnotadoctor Lythamlass

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      I'm  6 weeks too. Do you have a post op appointment with your surgeon? I have mine next week. I had a little bleed last week for a couple of days which I assumed was maybe the stitches dissolving but this was the first bleeding since week 1. The deeper SSF stitches last 3 to 4 months although someone on here said theirs were permanent so you might like to check that out. If you don't have a post op appointment booked I would ring the hospital and request one. Wishing you well. X 

    • margaret_46793
      margaret_46793 Imnotadoctor

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      Hi lovely got my appointment this Tuesday, yes I had bleed the other week, went to doctor said it was nothing to worry about, I was told they would dissolve, will let you know how I get on , hope your well with recovery x
    • paddiwhack
      paddiwhack Lythamlass

      Posted

      Hi I am sure your feelings are similar to many of us. I found I would have a day with nothing then watery pink blood discharge and other days fresh spotting of blood on pad or after using the loo. This was as my stitches were dissolving.

      Swelling for me has just settled at 6 weeks and we all heal at different rates.one day I will feel pretty good and the next I’m shattered and a bit down. Hope you get more comfy really soon. It’s a long road but hopefully worth it for ya all long term. 

    • Lythamlass
      Lythamlass paddiwhack

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      Thanks for your reply . I do feel that the lack of honest information given to me at the time of the op would have helped. Saw GP yesterday and he agrees I need to see surgeon. Now let's see how long that takes. I do appreciate the support on this forum . It gives the truth.

  • Redhead1960
    Redhead1960 margaret_46793

    Posted

    Hi - although there was a delay in supplying my Vagifem prescription by about 2 weeks, mine has now arrived. I am hoping it was just a temporary supply issue. I am in Berkshire, UK
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