Have you started doing kegals after the repair?
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Hi ladies,
I'm now four weeks after a posterior wall repair. My surgeon was not too fussed about when should I start doing kegals? Just wondering when do you guys start doing it after the operation?
And anything else that we should do to keep the pelvic muscles strong?
Thank you
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Gillian22766 Lululucky
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robyn94818 Lululucky
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Didn't Matron always reply that all that info is in tags at top of thread?
Kegel8Stephanie Lululucky
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HI Lululucky
Sadly, many Surgeons only believe in surgery! When you feel able to start to, this is usually the 6-week mark, it is essential you start to strengthen up your pelvic floor. You have a 1:3 chance of prolapsing again and you need to make sure you strengthen up as soon as possible.
Top tips -
* Watch your weight - 10% reduction in body weight reduces pressure on pelvic floor by 50%
* Pelvic floor exercise and supplement with Vit D£
* Correct your posture, sit up straight, BBC (bum at the back of the chair)
* Low impact exercise only, no sit ups, no planks, avoid running!
* Buy a toilet stool if you suffer constipation, you must avoid straining.
Hope this helps, maybe tell your Surgeon if he/she wants his surgery to last a lifetime he/she should suggest pelvic floor exercises so you don’t have to come back again and again!
Hope this helps!
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welshgirl67 Kegel8Stephanie
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Lululucky Kegel8Stephanie
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Thanks for your advice