Bleeding started nearly two weeks after anterior/ posterior repair
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I had the above repair on the 14th jan and two weeks later I've started to bleed. From last Monday I saw blood on the pad instead of the pale brownish normal discharge. Since then it starts and stops and has clots in it, and goes through the pad at its worst. When I bend down to pick something up or get up from resting it starts. The GP didn't seemed concerned and it seemed to have stopped when I saw her but it started again later in the day. I'm worried though. Can anyone tell me if this is normal?
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jane75792
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Omic jane75792
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moira34394 jane75792
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PS Don't bend down to pick things up. That will strain your repair like lifting and stretching can do.
LadyPink jane75792
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I had the same operation as you 16 months ago. I'm a great believer in gut feelings and let's face it bleeding like you have described doesn't sound right. I wonder though, did your GP examine you and the stitches? On rare occasions the bleeding is caused when your body reacts to the dissovable stitches, as happened to me. Of course you might have just a slight infection or maybe you have been doing too much and popped some stitches. I hope you haven't been doing too much, by the way? I guess you know all about resting and not lifting etc they do tell you that for a reason you know? At 2/3 weeks I started getting spots of blood and a smelly brownish discharge. I went to see my lady GP who gave me a internal and said things looked a bit red and with 'slight signs of granulation around the stitches'. (Look up 'granulation of a wound' on Google). She sent me back to see my (lady) consultant who gave me antibiotics to begin with. These didn't work and then it was explained that on rare occasions some people reject the material of the dissolvable stitches which sometimes causes inflammation and bleeding. The following week I returned to the gynae outpatients clinic and had the wounds cauterised using a Silver Nitrate pencil. This does sting, I'll be honest; it felt like cigarette burns but although it was uncomfortable it was bearable. Within days I felt so much better. No blood, no discharge and all was good. After that there were no more problems and over a year late I can't believe how fantastic everything has turned out for me. If you're not happy and bleeding continues call your hospital consultant's secretary and she'll make you an appointment to return to the hospital. At least they will sort it out for you quickly. Let us know how you get on. LadyPink
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Rhona62 LadyPink
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I am two weeks post op from rectocele repair and rectal plication. I still have my stitches although I was told they would dissolve in 7-10 days. How long did it take until your stitches went? I think I have been a little surprised at how tired I still feel and still haven't been out of the house. I thought recovery would be 6 weeks but the doctor told me it could be nearer 12 weeks. What are your thoughts on this? Also I still feel rather stingy down below, is this usual? Maybe I'm just expecting too much too soon as my brain tells me I want to do things but my body seems to say otherwise. Rhona
LadyPink Rhona62
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moira34394 Rhona62
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Not to be depressing, but the more you rest now, the better your repair will hold. Stingy down below and exhaustion are normal. To be honest I would say 6 months for full recovery, although most people would get back to non-physical jobs after 12 weeks.
Rhona62 LadyPink
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Thanks for your reply. I will certainly take a look at past postings. I've only just discovered this site but find it really helpful already. I will definately take note about the resting. I went on a short trip out today and feel absolutely exhausted. Rhona62
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LadyPink jane75792
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I'm so pleased to hear the hospital have sorted things out for you at last. Those speculum exams are a bit uncomfortable aren't they?
I really hope you go from strength to strength from now on and that you will be fighting fit and raring to go in no time.
Just take it easy for the next few weeks and you'll soon be feeling great. Well done and best wishes. LadyPink
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