I had rectocele and bladder prolapse surgery a week ago and feel very scared about recovery

Please don't worry Mary, as long as you follow the advice given, you will be fine. It is very important not to lift anything heavier than a kettle containing a cup of water until you have been given the go ahead from your urologist. I took lactulose for several weeks to help with bms, others have suggested using a footstool to raise the legs and ease the passage of bms, drink plenty of water, don't try to walk too far or do too much. I had the same op for recto/entero and cystocele, am now 6 months post op and feel fine, but I still take care and don't lift anything too heavy or try to move heavy furniture etc. It's a major op and your body needs time to heal. Good luck with your recovery.

I was worried about it too but everything was ok.    I used a stool softener (not the same as a laxative) regularly to keep things easy to pass.  I also found glycerin suppositories to be very helpful.

Just keep in mind that opiates are constipating so it's normal to need extra help while you are taking them. 

Hi Mary, I was the same but lactalose is great, I never had to strain I am coming up to 4 weeks post op and have had very easy bm. Also as said no lifting bending and stretching, I am doing some cooking now but hubby still doing hoovering shopping washing and bed making. I have my follow up first week in April and will see what I am told by surgeon before I attempt to do any of the above. You will be fine, rest rest rest, I tended to walk in the dining room and kitchen every 30 mins, it helps circulation and bowels xx