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Any positive prolapse surgery stories out there?

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Jeen44
Jeen44

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone happens to read this who has a positive story about long term recovery from prolapse surgery? There are a lot of scary stories about surgery but I would love to hear from any one who is happy with their surgery and if possible what type of prolapses/procedures they had. I'm planning to have surgery soon and just want to be 100% sure I choose the right procedure. Ive researched for ages and decided to spend the money and go private (gulp, lots of money!) but it has been like trying to make a decision in the dark- lots of horror stories, conflicting advice from specialists and I dont know of anyone who has had the surgery so I can ask them.

Thank you, any info appreciated!

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  • Martita57
    Martita57 Jeen44

    Posted

    Thank you for this question as I have done the same thing researching outcomes from this surgery and became very discouraged... I am to have surgery Nov. 3rd 2016 . I will reply with my answer as to how it went. Praying for a positive answer to give anyone out there going through this

    smile

    • Jan999
      Jan999 Martita57

      Posted

      Martita if you look on the Genitourinary home page under Useful Resource you will find some interesting, useful and up to date information. The South Tees information is particularly useful.
  • diann34970
    diann34970 Jeen44

    Posted

    Hello!! I'm in the United States and 65 when I had my surgery, October will be my year that I had prolapse for bladder and uterus removed.

    My life is 99% normal again, and I have no regrets having the surgery done. I took the whole 12 weeks and followed all the instructions of Doctor and that really helped my recovery. I still guard my recovery to an extent by not lifting heavy items, try not to strain with bowels and eat a healthy diet, which I slack sometimes, especially lately!! I have stated exercise basic classes, and that's good!! I do get a little ting down there sometimes, but I'll them go rest and put my feet up for awhile. I think it's really worth the surgery to have a quality of life. I was really scared going into this, reading stuff etc but if I weighted what I was going to with that prolapse and where I'm at after, im thankful!!

    • heather_58724
      heather_58724 diann34970

      Posted

      Did your surgeon use the mesh and if so what kind .Im supposed to have the mess fitted but I'm really scared due to bad press 

  • Jan999
    Jan999 Jeen44

    Posted

    Jeen posted this question 11 months ago so it would be interesting for an update.
  • Christy73
    Christy73 Jeen44

    Posted

    Hi everyone.  I'm replying to see how your surgery went.  I would also like to know how everyone went about finding the surgeon they were comfortable with.  I've seen three and they all offer different surgeries and I just don't know the right thing to do.  I'm 43 and have both rectocele and cystocele and I've been miserable for three years and stopped all physical activity so now I'm sad AND fluffy.  sad  

  • marina51022
    marina51022 Jeen44

    Posted

    I had an anterior and posterior vaginal lift with attachment to sacrospinus tendon plus the bladder repositioned in its normal place.  Everything went fine and yes I went private and paid for it myself.  Had a fantastic specialist who told me how he would do it and what everything involved.  Couldn't be happier.  Went back to work after 7 weeks.  Was told to be very careful not to lift much, bending properly, to do lots of walking, swimming much later, no jogging, no hopping at all.

    • Dragonfly81
      Dragonfly81 marina51022

      Posted

      do u gave a dr that u would recommend, i have both cystocele and rectocele stage 3 everyone keeps telling wait till im older because the elasticity in my body makes me more prone to repeat prolapse.
    • heather_58724
      heather_58724 marina51022

      Posted

      Hi marina I'm so happy that all went well for you.May I ask how old you are.Did they use mesh and if so which mess was used.Im considering having anterior vaginal lift sacrospinus using Titanium my  surgeon hasn't mentioned repositioning the bladder.He would perform this using keyhole surgery.Ive just had a full hysterectomy and bladder repair which unfortunately hasn't lasted my prolapse has returned I'm a young 63 year old.My bladder was stitched up.Im really anxiouse due to all the bad press the mesh has had recently.I did swim six weeks after my operation so hope that didn't contribute to it not being a success.

      What is considered to bend properly.

    • marina51022
      marina51022 heather_58724

      Posted

      I am 64 and was walking two dogs before the op.  My doctor said do the right things and all will be well.  I have a pelvic floor specialist who I see once a month and she makes sure I don't have any issues also.  My doctor put me on estrogen cream but I differed but was getting a lot of issues so decided to try it out but I use the pessary.  This is to help the lining of the vagina and to help with the healing process.  He did tell me that because I still have stitches higher up they will take at least 6 months to dissolve.  I now have a gardener and a house cleaner to do all the jobs I cant reach or bend too.  This is a life changing op and I intend to follow the rules.  I am going to retire next year and don't want to do my job anymore.  I am a direct care worker.  I refuse to lift.  If you want an outstanding urogyneocologist I can refer Dr Derek Thompson.  He does this operation every day xx  Good Luck.

    • heather_58724
      heather_58724 marina51022

      Posted

      Thank you I also was prescribed estrogen cream but so far haven't used it due to the pessories giving me palpitations.

      Did you have mesh and if so what kind.Which country do you live in.How do you feel now

    • marina51022
      marina51022 heather_58724

      Posted

      I live in Australia.  No mesh.  Vagina lifted and attached to sacrospinal tendon.  Specialist is happy so far with my progress.  He did say that it can happen again if I do things I am not supposed to do so have decided to do as little as I can at work and hopefully get away with it but am intending to retire next year.  After 10 weeks off and no stress am now back to work and stressed.  Still having issues like pain, swelling around the urethra.  Am hoping the estrogen pessary works.  I feel fantastic and am back to walking two dogs per day, separately for about 45 mins.  Work is good but by the time 3pm comes along am tired and very sore.  Having probs with sitting in car.  I work in and out of peoples homes and sitting and driving in the car for long periods is annoying for me. Doc said I stand up too long and need to rest but he told me to transition for a couple of weeks to ease in but am still tired. 
    • marina51022
      marina51022 heather_58724

      Posted

      I didn't have keyhole as the bladder was also put back into place.  Two days in hospital and then went home.  No mesh as there has been a lot of ladies in Australia that have had mesh and its failed or its got stuck.  I was also told no swimming for at least 6 months.  No bike riding ever.  I can walk, no jumping or hopping or running at all.  Have a pelvic floor specialist that I see each month to see if I can improve on the exercises she has me doing.  So far, no probs

       

    • marina51022
      marina51022 Dragonfly81

      Posted

      Dr Derek Thompson.  A private urogyneocologist at the Womens Hospital, Melbourne.  He is private.  You will need to be referred to him. He is in the Frances Perry building at the Womens
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