anterior prolapse repair - is this normal?
Posted , 9 users are following.
I had an anterior repair operation last week. Once i felt up to examining myself i felt a bulge at the front exactly the same as i had before the operation. Is this normal? I thought the bulge would go away or reduce with surgery so im really worried about what the bulge is. The dr said he thought the surgery had gone well so im really unsure why ive still got the bulge. Help! Anyone been through this who can help advise or reassure me?
1 like, 15 replies
kirsty72052 jsm
Posted
I had a repair in April (front and back) I had the same feeling as you and it lasted for months. I went to my surgeon for a couple of follow ups and he assured me everything had worked and I was just swollen.
I still wasn't convinced but the swelling has started to reduce now and I no longer have the 'bulge' inside.
I feel relieved now and hope this puts your mind at rest a little.
I don't think we appreciate how big these procedures are. My husband recently had a nasal op under General and was only told to have a week off. Considering we're told a minimum of 6 weeks and no lifting for a long time, it's a big deal and our bodies obviously need a long time to heal.
Best of luck with your recovery and if your still not sure go back to your consultant. X
jsm kirsty72052
Posted
donna68613 jsm
Posted
I had a posterior repair 4 weeks ago and i have the same concern. I attempted pelvic floor exercises and to check i was using the right muscle i felt around. What i found was a lump and a blockage some days i feel it is really low/ nearly outside. i never had this before surgery my lump was always inside. I am hoping it is just swelling that has not gone down. If it stays id have been better not having the surgeey. To be sure though i have requested a follow up with my consultant. Sorry i can't reasure you just yet.
Donna
jsm donna68613
Posted
Thanks for replying. Im hoping that like kirsty said what you feel is just swelling. I can totally relate to your fear about it having made things worse. What worried me is thst it doesnt feel like swelling, it feels like the same old bulge. But hopefully it is swelling. Youll have to let me know how your appt goes. Xxx
48yearold jsm
Posted
I had a rectocele repair nearly 4 weeks ago.
I would say each week things have felt quite different as if another stage of recovery has been achieved. I wouldn't worry too much at this stage as I think a lot of swelling takes place during the operation and if its 6 weeks recovery then don't go looking for things to be anywhere near back to normal until the 6 weeks are up. My personal feeling is that I am slowly recovering from inside to out. Hope this helps.
jsm 48yearold
Posted
48yearold jsm
Posted
Please give it time....you will be amazed at the different changes that occur week by week. 4 weeks on and still things changing down there all the time looking more normal than i ever remember :-)
sue76555 jsm
Posted
Sue
jsm sue76555
Posted
48yearold jsm
Posted
sue76555 jsm
Posted
LadyPink jsm
Posted
I went through a (Anterior and Posterior repair) otherwise known as a Rectocele and Cystocele Prolapse with a perineum tightening just over 13 months ago.
Everything is extremely tender, sensitive and swollen for the first few weeks so give it until 10-12 weeks and then speak to your doctor if the bulge is giving you concern.
In the meantime my advice would be to read some of the older postings on this site sent over the last weeks and months. The comments, experiences and advice from other ladies having had similar procedures would probably be of benefit to you.
Stop worrying. LadyPink
sue76555 LadyPink
Posted
Sue
sandra70591 jsm
Posted
Just catching up on my emails I am now 10 day after my anteior prolapse repair. I was very surprise on how everything has gone. Now no bleeding at all and no pain. Have only just left the house yesterday for the first time even though I have felt fine and thought I could go out. I am estriol cream every day until end of week and then reverting to once a week as pe doctors instructions.
My question is after having a look downstairs with a mirror I have no bulge like before but just on the entrance I have a jelly like lump of skin on one side it doesnt hurt at all but is just there. Never had it before as everything was inside.
Do you think this could be swelling or something that has occured after the operation it looks very strange.
Thanks everyone.
Sandra
sue76555 sandra70591
Posted
sue