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Lifting, excercise, walking and standing. 6 weeks post op. Posterior repair.

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Just hit 6 week mark. What is advice re lifting, bending, standing, walking etc. 

Are the the stitches now secure and healed. Do I risk jeopardising the operation if I push past the pain?

Thanks 

 

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  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 Wishing

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    My Urogynae is currently the best in New Zealand. He said at my 7wk check that no high impact ever again. I am 57yrs. Maybe depends on your age. I can't see the point of high impact ever anyway. I heard that even "pounding the pavement" (as the saying goes - running) does more damage to important structures in our body, than good. Brisk walking is just as beneficial for keeping fit and doesn't cause the damage running can do.
    • Jan999
      Jan999 robyn94818

      Posted

      Different consultants have different views and it all depends on how the surgery is performed, what types of sutures are used, age and condition of the pelvic floor
  • Wishing
    Wishing

    Posted

    Thank you to everyone for all of your replies. Matron, I think your leaflet would be helpful, as is your advice on this site. The site is great in able to "hear" how other people are experiencing the surgery. 

    Thankyou ellie10895, I have now ordered Micelle Kenway's book on prolapse excercises.

    by the way, I also found a really good leaflet on enhanced care following gynae surgery by Thameside hospital. As I can't paste a link maybe Google? 

    Again, thanks. I'm sure I will be back with more questions,

    • bresychen
      bresychen Wishing

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      Hi

      Not sure if this makes a difference but my surgeon said my tissues had thinned a lot for someone of my age (I'm 42). She told me to I was going to have to avoid heavy lifting in general but that seemed to be advice specific to my circumstances, maybe that is why people seem to be told different things.

      Just a thought......

    • Wishing
      Wishing bresychen

      Posted

      Thanks. As I had my ovaries etc removed when I was 38, 53 now, and no HRT, I suspect mine is too. When I went for assessment, the told me pelvic floor muscles were strong, but still had prolapse. Now on oestrogen suppositories so hoping it will delay further deterioration. 
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