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carolyn011254
carolyn011254

Can anyone advise when I would be able to start doing some ironing, I will be 6 weeks post op for A&P prolapse tomorrow, thank you ladies

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  • Mari88
    Mari88 carolyn011254

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    I am 3 1/2  weeks post op for an enterocele, rectocele and perineal reinforcement. I have been very careful about resting and no bending or lifting but I did some  light ironing this week. I have done it seated since my anterior repair of last year, anyway, and had my husband put the board up and get the iron ready and put the items to be ironed right next to me. I sat on the sofa, with some cushions under and behind, and had a pleasant time  listening to the radio. I didn't feel, for me, that I was overdoing it.
    • Melons08746
      Melons08746 Mari88

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      On my physio paperwork it says you can iron week 3 to 6 but to be seated and only a few items at a time then rest, I ironed week 4 as my husband doesn't possess the skill of ironing
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