Hopefully all worthwhile......
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Hi there, I am due for my bladder repair on 11th April (no hysterectomy). My surgeon said it would take 3 weeks for recovery........but reading a lot of people's experiences on the forum, it seems this may have been an overstatement? I am worried because we would be due back in the UK first week in May. We are currently staying with family in South Africa. I am wondering if I should rebook our flight and cancel the op? I feel very worried now and anxious. I guess a forum is mostly for those who need encouragement like myself, advice and help, and this is a lovely forum. I would love to hear some early success stories right now if possible 😊
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will chat again soon.
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Hello carole and it's good to read it went well. Read the South Tees information on the Genitourinary home page under Useful Resource but at the moment you must rest for 2 weeks, do nothing except walk around for a minute or two every hour. No lifting anything heavier than a kettle with enough water to make a cup of tea. You may find the hysterectomy forum useful as well but the rectocele repair will be the most painful. Don't be a martyr, if you have pain take something. Listen to your body has always been my motto for the last 45 years so if you're tired rest.
carole62889 Jan999
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Thankyou Matron, I am finding those spasms/pains in the backside the worst In fact if they weren't there it wouldn't be so bad. Thankyou for telling me. I am resting plenty believe me....not lifting even the kettle.....and on my bed. I am amazed that when I wash it feels like a 12 year old again! Normal vagina and no bulge! I was told that my surgeon put in very good strong stitches inside for the prolapse 😊
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You are doing really well carole and you know exactly what you shouldn't do so keep that up and it will be worth it. It sounds as though your consultant has used the type if sutures that take longer to dissolve which I had so they'll take longer to dissolve which is a good thing. I know at the moment you don't have too much pain but don't be alarmed if in a few weeks time it may feel worse as the sutures start to heal the repair. It's just sometimes it worries patients but it's perfectly normal.
carole62889 Jan999
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Oooops pressed the wrong button. I remember the spasms very well but from what I can remember they they only lasted for about a week or 10 days. It's usually from the bowel being handled xx
carole62889 Jan999
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Good evening, I was so hoping the rectocele spasmy type pain would be gone at 10 days but no joy! It feels also like a bruised coccyx too. It eased a bit yesterday but today is not as good. I guess I am looking for some assurance....will it go soon? 😩 I am 10 days post op.
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Hi, I'm just over 3 weeks post op for cystocele/rectocele and bladder repair. I still occasionally get the rectal spasms and for the past couple of days experiencing a lot of pressure and aches down below with abdo discomfort, I've been told by other ladies it's normal. I was a little concerned at first but reading other ladies experiences with recovery has eased my worries.
carole62889 liza.k
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Hi Liza, glad to know we're on the same page as it were although sympathies all round for all of us who experience the same. I think we are the same time as well....I am 3 weeks 4 days post op. Spasms gone now but abdominal pain is similar to tummy gripes and period pain .....I am a wimp for any pain so do take painkillers. How are you doing?