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Been to. Pessary clinic

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Weesue
Weesue

Well it went better than I thought . wedding in three weeks so hopefully can last a bit longer with this in xxT Hey gave me a cube one so can take out at night also more vagiinal pessary to help build up the wall as I don't have the eastragen or however you spell it . also replenish to take thee tomes a week any one else have all this stuff and doors it help? I'm more positive today as they said should get used to it and will help me do more . getting excited now ax like I said wedding at end of the month. This means I can walk further so I'm well chuffed . although I'm a bit sore just now trying to persevere with it for a little bit longer i will try it for six months see how i do xx love to you all and thanks foir the help xx

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 Weesue

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    That's really good news Weesue and I totally agree with the oestrogen to build up the lining of the vaginal wall. I had Vagifem pessaries prior to surgery and still use them 7 years later. Hopefully now you can concentrate on the wonderful day ahead of you x

    • mary13511
      mary13511 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi Matron are these type of pressaries suitable for someone age 64 with very poor weak pelvic floor when ring pressurise don't work.

      Thanks

    • Weesue
      Weesue Jan999

      Posted

      Thanks matron I tryed it again today when I went out felt a bit weird but yipee managed to get it out when I came home . as she said I would need that stuff in to help build the wall so to try not have pessary in two long in the first two weeks . we bit irratate but not to bad xxx and yeah getting a bit excited for the wedding now xx
    • Weesue
      Weesue Jan999

      Posted

      Hi matron bad news cube pessary hs given me an infection but doctor today was lovely update is bowel is quite bad. So suppositories to help with that vagifem fir the wall thrush tablets to clear infection and to not wear pessary cube for two days she also gave me replenish cream as the vaginsl dryness us bad to haha don't do things by half wedding next Friday so she told me to take all that and gave me extra to take away with me . Also has now referred !Me to gynacology specialist but that could take a while so physiology and pessary for now .

    • Jan999
      Jan999 Weesue

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      Oh Weesue sorry to read this. Pessaries can cause infections unfortunately and thrush is very common but you've got lots of treatment there. I'm wondering if your vaginal wall is particularly thin as well however the replens should help build up the cells. Vagifem is very good as well (on prescription). It's reassuring though that you've got a consultant referral. Now it's time to keep busy preparing for that lovely wedding xx

    • Weesue
      Weesue Jan999

      Posted

      hi matron my doctor I got today was lovely.so glad she is referring me. I will look forward to next week knowing I have these medicine s to help me . Things are mostly done now getting a bit more excited now.Xxxx
  • edith-
    edith- Weesue

    Posted

    I hope that each day gets a little easier for you, Weesue. Fingers crossed that you get on well with the pessary so you can focus on looking forward to your wedding x
    • Weesue
      Weesue edith-

      Posted

      Thanks Edith I do hope so as I would like to enjoy it and the honeymoon to xx
    • Weesue
      Weesue edith-

      Posted

      Hasn't been great so far but wedding next week hope infection goes before then

  • mary13511
    mary13511 Weesue

    Posted

    That's good news. I'm considering a pessery too. Waiting to attend a specialist clinic. Like you I would like to feel more comfortable. I hope you find mi d my asking but what age are you. I'm 64 and one doctor told me that most of the pesseries that would work for me are for older ladies. That's why I'm going for a second opinion. I do t want a third surgery. I'm a very active person enjoying walking, Pilates and some gym. Is it suitable for these types of activities.

    • Weesue
      Weesue mary13511

      Posted

      I'm 54 Mary . lady at clinic said you can do more walking with them in this one can be kept I for 8 hours a day then taken out to give you a rest xx

  • phyl_40063
    phyl_40063 Weesue

    Posted

    So happy for you Weesue. Have a great wedding day☺!
    • Weesue
      Weesue phyl_40063

      Posted

      Hi phyl thank you I'm getting a bit more positive than I was WaS dreading the honeymoon now I'm not. I feel happier now? I know it won't fall out xx and can walk a bit further xx

    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 Weesue

      Posted

      When I was waiting for my first repair surgery I had a cruise booked and was initially worried about how I would manage as my prolapse by then was pretty severe; they fitted a pessary ring that I could remove and refit myself.

      It did make a huge difference and even though I was ill during day at sea and it kept coming out every time I was wrenching it did stay in the rest of the cruise and allowed me to go on four seperate trips with a fair amount of walking.

      It did enable me to live a fairly normal life for a couple of months while waiting for surgery. I know of many women who have used the pessary successfully for many years, unfortunately for me my prolapse was too far gone and needed the surgery.

      I'm sure you will have a lovely wedding and be able to enjoy your day and honeymoon to the full.

      Phyl xx

    • Weesue
      Weesue phyl_40063

      Posted

      Hasn't been to good so far infection bowel bad now to but wedding next week so will soldier on xx

    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 Weesue

      Posted

      Nothing worse than bowel not working right; I dreaded going to work incase I couldn't make it to toilet. The biggest problem was that I was dilibrately bloking myself up eating toast so I wouldn't need at work and then spending rest of week trying to soften up and clear out again while at home. I was so scared I would cough at work and the pressure would cause leakage and if too soft couldn't get wiped clean.

      GP was really good and referred me immediately and only waited a few weeks and no more than 12 weeks from going to GP till had my surgery.

      They are very good at prioritising if things are awfully bad.

      Hopefully your problems are mainly due to infection and will not be so bad once that clears up.

      X

    • Weesue
      Weesue phyl_40063

      Posted

      I have severe IBS as well so prolapses are making it worse but kinds used to bad bowel but now it's all over the place I have to take so many laxatives and now suppositories as well i don't do things. In small doses lol at least I can still smile as I know there are people everyday who suffer worse than me I have squire a lot wrong and still plod along . I think after thirteen years looking after my dad who was paralised made me more. Aware that things can hopefully get better x talso my mother was very bad. With osteoporosis which I also have but I like that things will get better at least I can pray it does . That is why I smile and go in and the partner I have is amazjng

    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 Weesue

      Posted

      So happy to hear you have amazing partner. Makes all the difference, having a good partner who is supportive and understanding.

      ?👍x

    • Weesue
      Weesue phyl_40063

      Posted

      It certainly does. Xxxx will let you know how wedding goes cc x

      😁

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