I had posterior Vaginal repair 5 days ago and I’m in a lot of pain any advice would be appreciated.

Hi jaz

I would say that it is very early days and I suspect you are expecting far to much far to soon.

I have only had 1 child but he was big 9 lbs 2. I had a anterior and mild posterior repair in August 2016. It took me much longer than I was told to recover, it really took it out of me to be honest. My Surgeon told me I could go for a  sea swim after 2 weeks ( I live on Oz)  but there was no way! It was 8 weeks before I would even entertain the thought and even then I felt fragile and at least 4 months before I would consider any bedroom antics. With regards to your bleeding this happened to me but I was told it was normal and it was when the stiches start to give way.

I know it's not fair this has happened to you but it happens to a lot of women just not spoken about much. All you can do is rest and be patient. I am sure will be fine given time and if you are really concerned go back and see your Surgeon.

if you need pain meds for the surgery pain you should ask for them.  If the pain is caused by the constipation, your doctor should be able to help with that too.  I was given miralax (osmotic stool softener) and senna (stimulant laxative) post op and I also  used glycerin suppositories.  The suppositories made it easy to go without straining which was really important to me.  

I hope you can figure out how to feel better aoon.  Recovery can be slow but it shouldnt be that painful.  Fwiw, I had my surgery when my youngest was 3.

I hope that helped a bit and best of luck to you.  The first week was really rough for me but things got easier every day, even if only a little bit.  Feel free to PM me if you like.  

You need call the emergency doctor, I had a cyctocel and rectocyl repair 5 weeks after op and me Being stupid thought all was good. I was bored and started to move furniture, then started bleeding, I called doctor and had to then call the ward I was on to be seen quickly as stitches had popped so you need to call your doctor, also take lots of lactose to help to go and eat loads of fruit & vegetables, oh and make sure you take your pain killers, I hope it all improves for you all the best xxx

I was unable to sit until week four. I was instructed to use ice packs on my bottom for the first 24 hours after surgery to reduce the swelling.  They were like a huge pad but they were an ice pack! I had never seen anything like it but they were a lifesaver. It seems the heating pad on my bottom cause swelling and then I couldn’t have a BM.  I am in the US and it seems the instructions here given by my doctor are different from many others.  I had to quit taking the opioid pain medications because they were causing constipation. So I resorted to ibuprofen. I laid down more than I was up for the first two weeks. The first week is really rough. 

 Roll out of bed, pushing up with your arms, no leaning over to pick things up off the floor.  I use one of those gadgets to pick things up off the floor.   I have now learned to brace while clearing my throat or coughing. 

 My husband does all the housework, cooking, cleaning.  Good luck and let us know how you get through this. I can honestly say I am finally glad to get to week five! I am scheduled to return to work October 30 but there is no way I can do that at this point so I suspect it will be another two weeks minimum, but everyone heals at a different pace, keep that in mind. 

Hi Jaz34341, so sorry to hear that you are in pain and finding it all so difficult, sending hugs. I had posterior and anterior repair plus sacropinious fixation on 18 October. I have been provided with good pain management. You don't say what medication you have been advised to take or prescribed since your op and not sure which country you are in. I am in the UK and have been prescribed paracetamol 500g 2 tablets x4 per day, ibuprofen 400mg 1 tablet x3 per day, codeine phosphate 30mg 1 or 2 tablets X 4 per day. Lactulose 15ml X 2 per day. All are for 2 weeks apart from ibuprofen which is one week. As my blood count dropped post op I have been given iron tablets and to protect stomach lining from ibuprofen I have a daily dose of omeprazole too. I got mixed up with the timing of the Meds and was in some pain plus I hate effects of codeine but with the help of an app and remembering to take the Meds regularly and importantly before pain kicks in helps. Rest is important too, but not easy with a baby to care for. I hope to get the codeine down to just at night soon but still need some in the day. Not faced a proper bowel movement yet but hoping the Lactulose and gallons of water, prunes and detox tea will do the trick! Take care and check what pain relief is suitable for you, aside from the codeine, the stuff I have been prescribed is also available over the counter. Good luck xx