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In need of some more information. Can anyone please help?

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Mrsg85
Mrsg85

Hello. I am 30 years old and waiting for my operation in January to repair Rectocele and cystocele. Could anyone please give me some advice on recovery times etc......I haven't been given much info about it and starting to get worried now.

Thanks for reading

XXXX

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 Mrsg85

    Posted

    You have to understand this is major surgery so when you're discharged from hospital you will need to rest completely and no lifting, not even a kettle full of water for the first couple of weeks. After 3 weeks you can potter around at home or in the garden. At 4 weeks you can go for a short walk with someone with you. At 6 weeks you can drive and do more walking. No lifting for 6 months and no heavy lifting for 12 months. 
    • Mrsg85
      Mrsg85 Jan999

      Posted

      Thankyou so much for replying I'm starting to panic as I have 3 children and will need to make arrangements for them.
    • Jan999
      Jan999 Mrsg85

      Posted

      You will need help. Don't be frightened to rope family and friends in to help. I'm sure they'll be pleased to oblige. 
    • jan05416
      jan05416 Jan999

      Posted

      We really needed this advice matron as like me so many aren't given any post op info. This is a great help Thankyou. X
    • Mrsg85
      Mrsg85 Jan999

      Posted

      Thankyou, you've really helped xxx
    • 1jackie1
      1jackie1 Jan999

      Posted

      hi there im near to 12 wks post opp can i hoover yet do u think 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 1jackie1

      Posted

      You could hoover on a flat surface but you shouldn't lift the hoover upstairs for example.
    • 1jackie1
      1jackie1 Jan999

      Posted

      as im a cleaner wot time scale wud u put on it do u think 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 1jackie1

      Posted

      jackie you shouldn't lift anything heavy for 6 months 
    • 1jackie1
      1jackie1 Jan999

      Posted

      what happens does it put pressure on the stitches 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 1jackie1

      Posted

      Your stitches will have probably dissolved by now but if you stat lifting too early you'll probably end up,with another prolapse.
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