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Help!! Is this normal?

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lori02294
lori02294

I am 5 weeks post-op for cystocele retocele and hysterectomy surgery. Surgery went well but I have had 2 UTI'so and still have pain in my bladder area. My lower back in the spine area hurts so bad I can hardly move. I can't decide if any of this is normal or if I have something else going on. Any suggestions would be be helpful.

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  • Melons08746
    Melons08746 lori02294

    Posted

    It's early days, I'm 6mths post a&p repair and I had a couple of UTI at the beginning, I was sore for at least 10 weeks, are you resting lots as if you do too much it does give you bad backache, I didn't even venture outside until week 10 I just had tiny strolls around the garden, xx

    • lori02294
      lori02294 Melons08746

      Posted

      I try to just rest most of the time. I definitely have been this week. Right now the pain is just about to get the best of me. Not sure if normal or not.
    • Melons08746
      Melons08746 lori02294

      Posted

      I would say it's normal to have some pain at this stage are you taking painkillers if it doesn't settle I would ring your GP as it could be another uti starting x

    • lori02294
      lori02294 Melons08746

      Posted

      Definitely taking pain killers. So far today nor touching it. Just seems odd that I have this much pain after this long. Hate calling doctor if this is to be expected.
    • Melons08746
      Melons08746 lori02294

      Posted

      You might need something a bit stronger, but I do remember the pain got worse before it settled as the stitches start to dissolve I'm sure your dr won't mind you asking advice

    • lori02294
      lori02294 Melons08746

      Posted

      Thanks for your advice. If it doesn't let up this afternoon I think I will call the doctor.

  • Melons08746
    Melons08746 lori02294

    Posted

    It's early days, I'm 6mths post a&p repair and I had a couple of UTI at the beginning, I was sore for at least 10 weeks, are you resting lots as if you do too much it does give you bad backache, I didn't even venture outside until week 10 I just had tiny strolls around the garden, xx

  • carole62889
    carole62889 lori02294

    Posted

    Hi .....I know how you feel!   I had the same op 6 weeks ago and today had a lot of abdominal aches and inside too.....made me miserable to say the least especially as although I expected pain but thought  it would be less than today.  I took a stronger painkiller too.    There's no UTI (I have my own urine sticks as I suffered so much with UTI's before my op).   It's a long healing process and we must take things very slowly, even when's we feel better.  I am personally looking at 3 months to feel at least a lot less pain! 

    If you aren't sure perhaps have a UTI check up.   However I think this pain seems to come on now and again and perhaps it is the stitches tightening up I don't know, or we've just slightly overdone things.   Hope you feel better soon.

    • lori02294
      lori02294 carole62889

      Posted

      Thanks!! Glad to know it's not just me although sorry to hear you aren't feeling well either. Just kind of disappointing. Thought the worst would be over by now. Haven't felt this bad for several weeks. Feel better!

    • Melons08746
      Melons08746 lori02294

      Posted

      I don't think us ladies are given enough information about this surgery, thank god for this forum, I honestly thought it was going to be like when I had my hysterectomy 15yrs ago it was no way close to that ,keep smiling ladies healing hugs x

  • Sheeba123
    Sheeba123 lori02294

    Posted

    I've had back pains and was on 2 panadols and 2 nurofens twice daily for 5 week

    But then again had 3 procedures done

    Try to walk around to house to strengthen your legs and back muscles

  • Sheeba123
    Sheeba123 lori02294

    Posted

    I've had back pains and was on 2 panadols and 2 nurofens twice daily for 5 week

    But then again had 3 procedures done

    Try to walk around to house to strengthen your legs and back muscles

    • lori02294
      lori02294 Sheeba123

      Posted

      I do walk around the house as much as s possible but some days just not up to it. Do you mind me asking what 3 procedures you had?
    • Sheeba123
      Sheeba123 lori02294

      Posted

      I onky had cystocele and rectocele done and viaginal walls repair

      I think it is normall to still feel a bit sore , it is a major surgery and in the area which is very delicate and constantly used to go to toilet!

      As long as there to infection anywhere

      And stitches felt like barbwire shoved insides😨

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