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HELP! Severe constipation 4 days post anterior/posterior prolapse repair and TVT

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Annilou
Annilou

Im 37 and I thought I was the ideal patient. I had my anterior/posterior and TVT surgery on Wednesday morning 1 July (it is currently the wee hours on Sunday morning). I woke from surgery with excellent vitals, my catheter and packing was removed on Thursday morning. I had two slightly uncomfortable bowel motions while in hospital, and discharged Thursday afternoon. My bleeding, while still bright red is very light.

However, I have been experiencing the most horrific constipation. I have been taking Movical (I had 3 sachets today). I have tried everything: I usually drink between 2-3 litres of water a day, though at the request of my Dr have reduced in the short-term to allow the TVT time and comfort to heal; I use a step to put my feet on while sitting on the toilet; I sit calmly (adopting a terrible habit of reading on the loo) in the hope that gravity will do the work; and I don't eat bread as it is a usual culprit in the constipation game.

The constipation was that bad tonight that I vomited while on the toilet. I had nowhere to go, thankfully my beautiful husband grabbed a mixing bowl from the kitchen. The stool was pushing into my vagina wall and was excruciating. In the end I had to resort to manually getting it out (I'm so sorry for the graphical information).

The pain, after strong pain relief, is currently like my vagina is on fire and I feel like I have barbed wire in my rectum.

I can feel a lump at the base of my vagina / perinium which doesn't involve any external stitches.

I am terrified I have undone the prolapse repair (or vaginal plastic surgery as I referred to it with my Dr)

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  • jaz34341
    jaz34341 Annilou

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    Hi, I know this is an old post but was hoping for some advise. Like u I was cinstipated very bad. Had posterior repair on Tuesday today is sat. I had not used the bathroom and last night finally had an explosion. It was so painful. Lots of gas and pressure and finally after hours I went. Today again I was able to go and it was small noodle like. I actually was on my period when this surgery was preformed. They said it was ok to do while on it. I had light bleeding but today after the BM I feel like I have more bleeding it’s red and it’s dripping while I’m on the toilet. I’m scared I pulled my stitches.  Was wondering if u can tell me what happened to you after. If everything was ok? I know it’s 2 years ago but any help would be appreciate it. 
  • jane_52754
    jane_52754 Annilou

    Posted

    Hi im 56 and after trying to find a surgeon that wld do the procedure i have had the same thing done 4 days ago ant and post repair also now have chronic constipation enema has not worked have now tried agarol so fingers crossed as yrs was 3 yrs ago how have u gone would luv some feedback
  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 Annilou

    Posted

    Hi

    Most consuls recommend still softeners after surgery. Did yours do this hun?

    There is a wonderful product called movicol. You add it to water 2/3 times a day and it really works. It adds water to your stools so to make for a very easy evacuation.

    I am still flinging after tvh and anterior repair. It isn't a laxative so no lazy bowel or dependency. Also I would recommend a squatter potty. It is a stool you place your feet in for proper posture and very easy poopping lol.

    I hope this helps you hun.xxx

    Ps movicol on prescription and at chemist.

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