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chris02709
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Hi how long are you feeling like you can't do anything after having a pelvic floor repair front and back ?

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  • lynn03436
    lynn03436 chris02709

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    You need to listen to your body ,every one is different i tried doing a little bit of light house work at 3 weeks at that was to soon for me im at 10 weeks know and can do some things but still no lifting especially the laundry my husband brings it downstairs and I will put it in the washer ,if i feel up to it i do vacuum it all depends but you still have to be very careful it is long recovery im 52 and don't want to have to go through this again best of luck

    • chris02709
      chris02709 lynn03436

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      Hi Lynn

      Thank you for your reply are you pleased you had it done in 58 so a bit older than you I'm just worrying about the recovery but I get so many u.t.i and my bladder is awful so I know I need it doing I don't fancy the ring having to have it changed every 6 month good luck with your recovery Chris x

    • lynn03436
      lynn03436 chris02709

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      Yes I'm very pleased i had it done i feel alot better i don't i have a bladder issue i had hysterectomy /bladder lift over 15 years ago and it is holdi g strong . My obgyn said when you have things like that done it leaves all your other parts air bone and loose so i guess over the years lifting heavy things that is why all this came about and then when i tried going to the bathroom i felt a bulge , and of course having intercourse wasn't feeling to well neither but now it is all behind me but still taking it easy im still only 10 weeks po so i still have more healing but i feel better than I did

    • chris02709
      chris02709 lynn03436

      Posted

      Thank you Lynn this has made me feel more confident about my op now good luck with your recovery take care x
  • barb89646
    barb89646 chris02709

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    Hi Chris, I was a good couple of months and more I'm sorry to say.  At the four month mark, my husband collapsed from cardiac arrest and I was on my feet for an entire month caring for him - which now I realize, set me back again.  My doc still claims 6 weeks is ample time for healing and I totally beg to differ!  It takes MUCH longer than that while doing very little in the meantime.  Think of it - the most sensitive part of a female body is trying to heal, while gravity is pulling and your body is moving.  To me it stands to reason that it takes a long time to heal, so please, give yourself plenty of time - and then some - to fully recover.  I'm sorry if I sound negative but this is my experience.  I now need another surgery and I am not going to do it.  The tissue there is far too weak to support more surgeries and yet I have another prolapse so was fitted for a pessary which works well and helps me avoid surgery.  No more surgery for me!  I hope your experience is much better than mine and I really wish you a wonderful recovery!

     

    • chris02709
      chris02709 barb89646

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      Hi Barb

      Sort to hear about your husband and sorry you have another prolapse good pessary ring works for you I didn't fancy because of having to change it every 6 months good luck with yours Chris x

  • diann34970
    diann34970 chris02709

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    It takes some time. I took my 12 weeks that the doctor advised, and  almost 3 years out I still guard my recovery, I don’t lift heavy, and I have light vacuum cleaner, and I just take my time these days and remember my prolapse back then. I’ve been blessed with success and am grateful. I listen to my body and take  breaks with feet up during the day no matter where I’m at. Hope all works out for you! 
    • chris02709
      chris02709 diann34970

      Posted

      Hi diann

      Thank you for you reply and I shall take on board what you've said good luck with your recovery Chris x

    • caroline789
      caroline789 chris02709

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      Hi hysterectomy 5yrs ago age 50 and then prolapse within yr had repaired 3 yrs ago and prolapsed again after 8 wks .Put up with it and then had ant. Post repair this time 5 wks ago sure has prolapsed again after 2 wks seeing cons tomor. Do not want anymore surgery so will consider ring if Did not work as want to get on with my life without constant surgery which is not resolving.
  • Bobsey
    Bobsey chris02709

    Posted

    Hi Chris

    I had a hysterectomy and rectocoele repair 7 weeks ago and only just starting to feel like I can do little jobs around the house. I still don’t lift anything heavier than a cup of coffee and haven’t attempted hoovering yet. Saw my consultant last week for my 6 week f/u and everything is healing ok but he has advised another month off work due to swelling and pain I can get if I do to much. I told him I thought I would feel a lot better than what I did ( I’m 44 and always been active with work and kids ) and he said just because I didn’t have a big scar across my tummy didn’t mean I hadn’t just had a major op, which does make sense. 

    The ladies on here have been great and answered any questions I’ve had as I didn’t really get any info before or after the op as to what I could do. I think everyone is different and heals at different times but I think the main thing is to give yourself plenty of time to recover and don’t push yourself. I’ve done that and regretted it . I am not a very patient,patient 😂

    Good luck and I’m sure you will be fine

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