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doris29
doris29

Hi all,

I had my operation 4 days ago and have had no issues at all. I am an idiot and have done a little housework but have been in bed for 24 hours.

I shouted a bit yesterday at a very unsupported partner and have been bleeding since. Problem is I think it's a period but not sure as I'm still breastfeeding. Not stuck to usual routine with hospital and meds so just not sure where the blood is from. Not in any pain

Thank you girls x

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  • chris00938
    chris00938 doris29

    Posted

    Vicky, I don't know where the bleeding is from but all I can say is that you must rest!  Housework after four days!!!!  Nah!  Your body needs to heal!
  • Jan999
    Jan999 doris29

    Posted

    vicky you know that you can have a period and ovulate when you're breast feeding so that could be what it is. Having any operation and particularly pelvic floor can knock your cycle out of kilter. Can you tell us what operation you had ie the prolapse that was repaired because that could help me with my advice. 

    Can I just say well done for breastfeeding through all,of this. You are a ⭐️

    • debra25218
      debra25218 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi sorry it's me again..I'm a bit achey today is it ok if I take 2 nurofen and 1 paracetamol 😊
  • Bunky
    Bunky doris29

    Posted

    Wow ! I agree with the other replies ! What a star you are for continuing breastfeed and I'm moaning about getting back to a bit of norm today after 6 weeks !! Housework after 4 days is not going to help you !! It is tough and very frustrating but I worked out quite quickly that body really needs to rest whilst it recovers ! Doing little walks and pottering is great but that is really the lot.

    Hope the bleeding settles down for you but do take it easy ! I was even out of hospital until the 4th day after my op !!! X

  • doris29
    doris29

    Posted

    I have had rectocele surgery. Prolapsed bowel due to horrendous labour.

    I felt great till I shouted. It's like I zapped all life from me by shouting.

    Still in bed. Been here since I shouted yesterday and will be staying here as long as possible

    • Bunky
      Bunky doris29

      Posted

      How old is your baby ?

      And I do know what you mean about getting upset and shouting and feeling like you just used up the last ounce of energy ! You need to accept you are going to need to listen to your body and let it repair xx

    • Ellie1943
      Ellie1943 doris29

      Posted

      Hi Vicky. Congrats on still breast feeding after all this. I echo what the others have said, REST, REST AND MORE REST! Rectocele is a serious op and takes as long or longer than hysterectomy in my view, I've had both on separate occasions. It's enough for you to breast feed, forget a bit of dust and muck it won't hurt you but overdoing things will. I hope hubby realises now and is more supportive. They really don't understand how we function I'm afraid. He's probably struggling too but nowt a sit down and chat won't cure for both of you. I expect you're a bit down post op too. That's normal as well. Take it easy for as long as you can, concentrate on baby and yourself for awhile. Best wishes, Pollyanna UK rolleyes
  • doris29
    doris29

    Posted

    He is nearly 10 months old now.

    I'm resting, I have my laptop and am looking at wallpaper. Gonna decorate the whole house from my bed! Hehe

    Thanks ladies

    • Jan999
      Jan999 doris29

      Posted

      Well as a midwife and health visitor (a long time ago) I think you are a wonderful example to all mothers. Considering you've just had surgery and having to forgo most painkillers you've been amazing. 
    • doris29
      doris29 Jan999

      Posted

      Thank you so much.

      It's been tough. I have damaged myself so badly in labour.

      This is my third baby and I was being forced to push when I was 5cm. I was crying telling the midwife I wasn't ready!

      Poor baby was eventually born in a bad way and after two months of screaming I took him to a chiropractors. He is fine now but I'm still broken.

      X

  • Ellie1943
    Ellie1943 doris29

    Posted

    Hi Vicky, just lost my recent attempt to reply, pc went 'funny'! Just let hubby do what he can and close your eyes to the rest. Men are not often domestic animals, (not housewifey) like us. Do you have any friends or rels who can come and chat with you? It helps to talk and I think you sound a bit depressed, post op. I found it affected me the same way so it will pass, believe me! wink Planning the decorations is good as long as you don't attempt to do it in less than 3-6 months! Just enjoy the rest with your baby for now, it will help you both after such a difficult time in labour. He and you were extremely traumatised and need this time to recover and bond properly. Keep us posted. Best wishes, Pollyanna. X 
  • doris29
    doris29

    Posted

    Hi Polyanna,

    I can assure you I am not depressed. But thank you for you concern.

    Already decorated two bedrooms! Cannot wait to go buy the real thing

  • doris29
    doris29

    Posted

    It's a period! Never been so happy to see one!

    I'm finding recovery a doddle!

    I've cooked, cleaned, ironed, made beds! Been shopping today too.

    I really thought I'd be off my feet for weeks.

    Anyone else had a quick recovery?

    • Jan999
      Jan999 doris29

      Posted

      Good heavens vicky. You're a wonderful advert for this surgery but please be careful 
    • chris00938
      chris00938 doris29

      Posted

      That's so good Vicky!  But do remember your body needs to rest to heal, so take it a bit easy! 
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