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8 weeks post op and tried to have sex.

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Justsnets
Justsnets

Hi ladies,

I'm 8 weeks post laparoscopic colpopexy and vaginal rectocele repair. I was given the go ahead from my surgeon. We were very careful but it was way too painful. We had to give up. When I went to the bathroom after there was blood. I'm lightly spotting, it's been 3 hours. 

Anyone else had this? How long before it's okay?

thanks!

Pam

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  • Ellie1943
    Ellie1943 Justsnets

    Posted

    You're probably not quite healed yet. When you try again use some lubrication available at pharmacy's. you will have to be very careful for some time yet, play it by ear. If bleeding is bad, see your doc. rolleyes

  • Melons08746
    Melons08746 Justsnets

    Posted

    My husband and I first tried at week 8 post op but it was very uncomfortable for both as he could feel the stitches, as the stitches take aprox 12 weeks to dissolve we decided to wait until week 12 and was successful although you will definitely need lubricant, I spotted for a couple of days after our 1st attempt but if it gets heavy like a period definitely see your GP good luck 😊

  • Hijadeonagro
    Hijadeonagro Justsnets

    Posted

    It's normal the first time. The next time use lots of lub. It will be a bit uncomfortable the first times but in some weeks you come back to normal. The spotting is normal too. Hugs!

  • Justsnets
    Justsnets

    Posted

    Thanks everyone! I was quite worried, but I feel much better now. 🙂 We did use a lot of lubricant and will continue to. I think we'll wait a few more weeks, this healing process is  much longer than I anticipated.

    Thanks again, this forum is so helpful.

    Pam

    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 Justsnets

      Posted

      Can never understand why they give such short healing times as it always seems to take much longer than they actually anticipate!
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