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Had a rectocele operation using the Starr procedure 7 days ago

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Nonie541991
Nonie541991

what do I need to do and not do ??

 

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  • latisha75352
    latisha75352 Nonie541991

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    Get plenty of rest, and don’t lift anything heavy. And research about your healing process which will give you a better understanding. When you have a bowel movement let it flow, don’t push it out. Refrain from sex as long as possible. Although you can resume to be sexually active within eight weeks, but your body isn’t going to feel normal again until you about 5 to 6 months op surgery. Just take it easy..
  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 Nonie541991

    Posted

    Hi

    Are the staples inside or out? Didn't you have any post op instructions hun?

    If assume they are dis solvable and will take a few weeks to 3 months to dissolve depending on what suture material was used.

    No lifting,bending,running,stretching for up to 12 wks.. The tissues are fragile and will rip and not heal strong.

    Even now I won't lift any shopping or anything heavy ever.xx

    • Nonie541991
      Nonie541991 welshgirl67

      Posted

      As far as I know the way the procedure is done  it involves staples. I was told not to lift any thing heavy nothing about for how long for and I’d be sent appointment to see surgeon in 3 mounts .
    • welshgirl67
      welshgirl67 Nonie541991

      Posted

      I highly suggest no lifting for 12 wks.. Your body doesn't make strong scar tissue till after 12 wks. This is what holds it all in place.

      I've had tvh and 're anterior repair in January so I've walked the walk. Recovery is long but you will get there hunx

    • welshgirl67
      welshgirl67 Nonie541991

      Posted

      Staples inside are like internal stitches.do too much and they will not hold up.

      Rest for at least 8 wksx

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