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karen08997
karen08997

Well that's it i have had pre op and paid up all going ahead next weds 17th pelvic floor repair and poss hysterectomy. Any advice to prepare. 

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  • suzanne_13447
    suzanne_13447 karen08997

    Posted

    Wishing you the best! Sorry for long respsponse life got in the way lol! Hang in there and let us know how u r!!!
    • karen08997
      karen08997 suzanne_13447

      Posted

      Well that's it case all packed ready for tomorrow. Got to e at hospital for 7 am. God I would love a G&T right now to calm my nerves 

       

    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      I will. thank you for all your support. I will keep you updated x

       

    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      Good and try and relax. I know it's hard because naturally you'll be a bit anxious but I'm sure everything will be fine. 😘
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Well operation is over.. Didn't need hysterectomy just A&P repair still  have pack and catheter in it is coming out this morning !! Not something I'm looking forward to but will grin and bear it hope its not too painful taking it put looking forward to getting out of bed x
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen, my op over too. Surg @9.30 told op 90 mins but had long time in recovery didn't get 2 room til 2.30. Nice nurse let me hav magic stuff 4 nausea an Panadol for spliiting headache. Just had my catheter out, not too bad, be warned fair bit bleeding but settle nowhour later. Dr happy with suger. All best 😊

      Typin this from smart one no glasses excuse spellin etc. Just wanted u not to worry

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Dont worry just had mine out not too bad. Bit of blood but settles in hr.
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      Karen I was just thinking about you. Now it's the important bit......resting. You'll feel better when the pack and catheter is out though. Take care and keep in touch x
    • jan05416
      jan05416 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen I barely felt a thing having pack removed and catheter the same. So please don't worry too much, hopefully will be the sander u. Wishing u a speedy recovery, X
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Thank you matron. Pack has just been taken out phew what a relief.just the catheter to go. I will be resting matron x
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      That's another hurdle over with karen. You'll feel a bit more comfortable now. Keep in touch x
    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hello tilley, I forgot it was your operation. It's difficult keeping up sometimes! Hope you're feeling ok and same applies to you.......lots of rest. Keep in touch x
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Came home today had BM how painful glad i have that over with but it has left me with aching feeling in rectum 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      Glad you're home karen. Don't worry about that feeling, it's normal. Just rest even if you stay in bed x
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen how are u going? Thanks for askin. I ok after coming home and finally getting some sleep. Kept in overnight even thou walking around ward and catheter out.only to be put in shared room with nice lady who had health issues other than vault surgery she just had an was on 2 hourly obs and monitors which went off everytime she fell asleep and lost her focus and trapped wires. Her bed was behind mine so nurses turned lights on etc to get to her. No one apologised except fellow patient who got hardly any sleep either as she was worried bout waking me up. Know hospitals not quietist places but I had paid for private room as really light sleeper and seems hospital allocates who gets what bed on day not due to health or op reason but simply because you speak up..so wrong my fellow patient had huge op compared to other patients that day and with her health issues she should have had private room if they were being selective about who gets one. Worst thing for me was no nurse bothered to ask how I was till morning!? I had to ask for pain relief an was denied sleeping tablets which after 12hrs no sleep after op felt like torture. When told my doc he said I should have spoken up posting my story so other ladies dont wait for help or expect it please do speak up. Had decent sleep last night broken but that was expected. Doc gave me serious painkillers to use if had troubble sleeping again. Sorry for long reply.
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi matron thanks for support only just managed to find strength to get up and behave normal after dreadful over night stay see my reply to Karen if your interested. Bottom line is we ladies need to be informed more knowledge is everything it enpowers us to be able to speak up for ourselves and not suffer. So please do fellow forum ladies. Doc happy with my sugery ok now after decent sleep in own bed. I hav question please , doc says I will feel lije I need to go foe BM all time due to stitching and inflammation in rectum area. How and when will I know I really do need to do BM, I usually go everyday, I am following this marvellous forum advice re stool softeners and wind tablets but just need to know how I will know its a real call to go. Thanks matron
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen hope feeling has gone and you are getting plenty of rest. I have that ache already

      how many days post op before your BM and how did you know you really needed to go? Feels like I need to go all the time, pain killers help take feeling away, but concerned might not get any warning.. Keep smiling 😊

    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley so sorry you didn't get any rest after your op.. I had my operation on weds and had first BM yesterday(Friday) i knew I needed to go and even with stool softener it was still a little painful.. I did get the feeling it didn't just fall out still needed to push a little even though I was scared to push the doctor reassured me i would not do any damage and gentle pushing was ok .hope you are feeling better now you are home xxx
    • karen08997
      karen08997

      Posted

      Started with sickness this morning just what I need 
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi, thanks for quick reply, kind words and good answer. I am starting to get alot a wind and discomfort so guess it won't be long but dreading it. Lack of sleep finally caught up with me just a simple walk to check my vegie garden caused me to feel dizzy and nauseous , thankfully managed to collapse in bed not floor was out for few hours, all meds give me such a headache. It is odd how you feel ok so even thou you have been told to rest and only lift a kettle .. my urygno words.. you think I'll just do those dishes or water the garden such simple tasks won't  hurt. Wrong ...listen to lovely ladis on this forum, REST, REST & More rest, learnt hard way. Will take it alot easier for next 2 weeks.Do you find the exhaustion just comes without any warning or reason? Matron would say rightly so there is plenty of reason it is a major others don't see it as that there are no visible signs and you are in hospital only a short time. Feeling better after sleep thank you. keep in touch. Lovely to have your and other ladies and Matrons support. Kep smiling. Do you live in UK Karen?

       

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      sorry to hear this Karen. Being sick or just a cold or something, All meds are making me feel bit sick but doing as I am told. My Urygno recomended a probotic and daily vitamin gummies as well as plenty of water, fresh fruit and vegies. Hope you are over it real soon and that it is not getting you too down,xx
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Yes I got the wind first then BM followed I too was dreading it Tilley but once I got it over with I was so relieved. Yes I too suddenly start to get exhausted and fall asleep . Oh yes we need to rest rest and rest Tilley don't want to undo the surgeons work do we. I am in uk manchester area are you n uk also 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi tilley. I read your other post as I do all of them and I continue to be horrified at what I read and hear. Nurses are meant to be caring and compassionate, they certainly were on my ward and I know heads would have rolled if it happened as it did with you. Your consultant is right about the pressure you'll feel but needing your bowels open is slightly different. Now for the physiology tilley. When there's stool in the bowel waiting to be passed messages are sent to the brain so you'll know when you need to go. Just sit on the toilet and without straining let it pass. Is that ok? 
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen no I live in Victoria, Australia about an hour out of Melbourme..I was born in UK and emigrated in 1981, lived here longer thsn in UK. I have friends in Manchester and damily in Yorkshire. No support forum here and I had never heard of any women having prolapse surgery here and found this web site after I felt like I was being awkward or maybe difficult asking loads of questions re my condition and the op. Great site such support and great advice in a warm open forum. You can ask anything and no one ridicules you or makes you deel embarassed after all this is a really sensitive subject. 
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley I know this site is amazing isn't it i am sure some lasting friendships are formed on here. Let me know how you are doing we had operations about the same time I think didn't we 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      tilley it's lovely to be talking to someone from Australia but also someone who has family in Yorkshire.....where I originate from. It's strange that ladies have never heard of prolapse surgery so thank goodness for this website and this wonderful forum.
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi karen, starting typing and lost alot of text so not sure if posted. If I repeat stuff I am not loosing the plot just computer difficulties. 

      How are you today? Good night sleep I trust.

      Yes truely an amazing site, so glad I accidentally came across it as subject is a bit taboo here and advice/info almost none exisitant. Yes we had our ops around same time. You were slightly ahead of me. Mine was on 18th .. my surgery was 9.30am my time so that would have been 17th 10.30pm your time..It is so reassuring that you can see you are not the only one that is nervous or concerned or who has what might seem trivial questions and concerns to medical staff are real to you and getting those answers can make such a difference to our recovery. After each reassurance and advice from yourself ,fellow forum ladies and of course Matron, I breathe a little easier, worry a lot less and more importantly know that everything is ok, that this is what is expected and so rest and sleep come easier and that is priceless. Yes I know we did have our ops same tiome you were just ahead of me, coming out of surgery as I was going in. But think I got my catheter out before you etc. so hopefully we helped each other. You mentioned being sick? Did you mean ill or nausea? I am finding I feel bit nauseous alot of time and have a constant headache despite being on pain killers. Mind you I know I should be taking them with food but don't feel up to eating much.. worried about BM but sure taht will pass.Waht are you going to do to pass the time?. I am bore whitless already. I am thinking of doing something I have been meaning to do for a long time,scan my Dad's old slides to computer- very time consuming but hey have plenty at moment when not resting of course. Kep in touch

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi Matron, small world eh? Lovely chatting with you too and thanks for all your reassuarnce and wonderful advice. Going to tell my Urogyno about this site and hopefully help others out. Keep smiling and I will keep posting. Any advice on why I feel nauseous? and have constant headaches despite being on pain killers? Might not be drinking enough would that do it? Glad your here confused
    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      You could be a bit dehydrated tilley because yes it could be the cause of your headaches. Drink lots of water x
    • agi6
      agi6 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley, Iam feeling sick and I have a headaches when I take cocodamol - contains codeine and paracetamol, maybe you take them too otherwise I dont know why you have a these problems xxx
    • Jan999
      Jan999 agi6

      Posted

      The most common cause of headaches following surgery is dehydration usually caused by the anaesthetic this is despite intravenous fluids being given. If the headache subsides when you stop the cocodamol then that's probably the cause but it's usually codeine on it's own that can give you a headache, the paracetamol in the cocodamol often counteracts the codeine.
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 Jan999

      Posted

      Thanks Matron,increasing my fluids and only on panadol and neurophen now. 

       

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 agi6

      Posted

      thanks agi6, trying to manage on panadol only and have increased my fluids like Matron suggested. Friend has suggested it could be caffine withdrawal too as my doc asked me to limited coffee or swap to decafe. Thibk she might be right. Just had small cup and headache much better. 
    • jan05416
      jan05416 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley I am a diet consultant and indeed cutting caffeine can cause headache, it should only last a few days and increasing ur water intake will help as matron said. Take care. X
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley gosh how close we're we operated on I was back in my room from theatre at 10-30 am on 17th. I was sick but I now think I took my painkillers on an empty stomach had been fine since. Today I am feeling some twinges but nothing that's not managable. Have you managed a BM yet? I have had my daughter staying for the weekend she was a godsend looking after me as of now its down to my husband!! Not sure what I will be eating for the next week as he's hopeless in the kitchen. 
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi Matron, increase in water , taking tablets with food and occsional caffine fix seem to be helping. So thanks heaps for advice. Had surgery Thurs and today Mon 5 days didn't get warning to go for BM but heavy feeling got heaps worst. I had alot of wind and after 30 minutes of sitting on tiolet with a numb bum LOL and shaking because I was so scared after comments I had read on this web site, I decided to stop trying I didn't want to do any damage. I felt so drained and nauseous by the experience that I had to go and lay back down. There was no sharp pain just this heavy ache in my bottom. I got up and decided to just take it easy. My bottom felt full so I gentle massaged it and went about gentle duties to take my mind of the feeling of something stuck in my rectum area which I have had since I had the op and my specialists told me to expect. The pressure got worst and so I kept message my bum cheeks and  I had some Soothe cream which I had used in my perineum area for pain relief prior to the op .and next time I sat on the tiolet I had the BM with only gentle pushing.and massaging, I could feel the lumps near my rectum and the massaging really helped.I wouldn't say it was really painful just felt awful and the stitches stung a little.I think I made it worst by tightening evrything up. Not as bad as I expected and dispite taking stool softeners before the op not soft so ladies please watch your fluids. Won't be quite so tense on next BM. Another hurdle over. Just so tired today. More so than past few days. Going for sleep soon and take it easy for next few weeks. Exhaustion comes on so suddenly - how do people cope if they go back to work. Yes lady next to me in hospital believed she had no alternative but to go back to work in a weeks time and this was with a catheter in!! Felt she would loose her customers if she let them down. I have it lucky compared to her.Thanks

       

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 jan05416

      Posted

      thanks not sure if replied or not. Have increased my fluid and fruits and having 2 small caffine fixers a day. Headache only when wake up , still a little nauseous but think due to meds. So al ot better thanks for posting 

       

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen, almost replied to another karen confussing havng 2 karens on this forum. Yes we were closer than I thought. Did finally manage BM this morning see my post to Matron if you are interested in details, I did force it a little as the pressure down there was really getting to me, definately an ordeal and so draining but not as painful as I expected. Felt more tired and drained than I have since I had op today.Have been doing some light things like watering garden and dishes etc but going to take it a bit easier and have an afternon nap etc. How are you going? Lucky you having your daughter help. If mine came our gorgeous Grandson would want me to pick him up and that is a bit of an issue for me. I mind him one day a week and we did practice the last 2 weeks before my op trying to get him to do more by himself. He is still in anppies and loves being picked up.. likes to see what NanNan is doing. I bought him a stool so he could see and tried to tell him my tummy hurt and I couldn't pick him up but he fell over hurt himself and that was end of that so much to my daughters dismay I am not eeven considering minding him again until after easter he weighs 14KG , She keeps saying couldn't I take him and see in a few weeks ( cheap babysitting ) but I am going to be firm with her and insist not until after Easter. Even then I will try not to lift him my urogyno said no heavy lifting for at least 6 motnths. Do you have grandkids or are you too young for that biggrin.Keep smiling xx
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Tilley so glad you got your BM over with. You have certainly done more than me Tilley I do not have the energy and I am too scared to try.. Yes stick to your guns no babysitting  I have 2 granddaughters and 3 step grandsons mt oldest granddaughter is 9 and youngest grandson is 1 it was the 9 year old that came to stay with her mum for the weekend she insisted on tucking me up in bed at night she is a bit concerned that my care is now in grandads hands she wanted me to go home with her and sleep in her bed. I am so tired also i just suddenly get exhausted have a nap then I'm ok again. Well we nearly have week one over with I'm sure it will all be worth it. Speak to you soon take it easy x
    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      tilley I felt exhausted just reading your post lol. Well done for not straining anyway. Keep resting though x
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi matron today i feel so bloated is this normal and how long does it go on for. I feel fine apart from this feeling I was tempted to go for a walk with my husband to the supermarket but got worried i may be pushing it and I also can't get anything but baggy bottoms on 

       

    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      Any surgery particularly pelvic floor can make you bloated. It's usually due to the air that's put in the pelvic cavity to separate the pelvic organs to enable the surgeon to work on the part that he needs to. The uterus, bowel and bladder are all quite close together. Another cause is constipation. Hope that helps karen.
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Thank you matron it's great to have you for reassurance as its hard to decide what is normal after surgery  
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen, feeling a bit more human today but still cant work out this exhaustion thing. So just resting , I am taking Degas for the bloating working well. After feeling faint when just wlaking in my garden the other day my specialists advised I just walk for 5 minutes and then just in a circuit back to my house. By end of week I could try 10, and then 20 but try and make sure I have someone with me. How far is the supermarket? and remember no lifting. I keep forgetting and have to stop myself. Hope you are recovering well. Keep smiling
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley yes me too its this horrible bloating that's uncomfortable what is degas? Don't think we have it in uk. My hubby would drive to supermarket but changed my mind still too early i think. How quickly has time gone nearly one week since ops lets hope things keep getting better by the day x
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen, yes I have checked for you De Gas is an Ozzie product but it's active ingredient is simethicone and seems your tesco has an equivalent Wind eze.  Works for me, but do burp and **** a fair bit but worth it, after all the air has to come out somewhere doesn't it. Funny I was thinking the opposite that these 5 days feel to have gone so slowly. Didn't have a rest today as busy solving work problem.. no I didn't go in work just sorted it aline, thank goodness for computers. Only an hour but right at the time when I was going to rest. Afterwards I wasn't tired any more .but feeling it now. I'm sure things will get better everyday. heard from hospital today apology and full enquiry not much good to me but feel good about helping some other poor sod from enduring that. 

      On a plus ..my daughter is getting married in August , working for ourselves 6 days a week meant I really couldn't be involved as no time, but this break has enabled me to help. Spent today helping with choosing bridesmaid dresses and flowers getting info for her as she works too. Enjoyed it. What are you going to help make the time pass. Keep in touch. 

    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi matron i know I shouldn't but I had a look i couldn't resist all around my back passage is quite bruised is this normal sorry to be a pain 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      Tut tut karen you know I wouldn't be impressed! Yes it's normal to be bruised and that's why it's often difficult to sit down without being in pain. That plus the internal stitches of course. The bruising is because of the trauma of the operation, the pulling and pushing in such a confined space causes it and it will take a while to settle.
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      I know but sorry i couldn't resist the temptation I must admit apart from the brushing I am quite impressed though. the discomfort is more in my back passage than in the front 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      It's understandable you are going to look. It's just that sometimes it doesn't look very nice down there and some ladies get a terrible shock. It's usually the swelling but sometimes it looks as though the operation has failed, which obviously it hasn't.
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen, I did reply but didn't realise if I put a web link into the forum it has to  check before published. Degas is an ozzie product but you can get windeze from your tesco. Read your post about looking..Tut tut can see Matron not impressed but tempted but already still feel nauseous alot of time without looking, so will wait a few weeks. I over did it again yesterday, no lectures Matron please. The tax office waits for no one. I had to do the quarterly figures so spent over 2 hours sat on few cushions at home working on company tax. Got what I had to do done with an extension for rest. Felt ok til I got to get up. I ached I mean really ached in my bottom area and still not feeling so good today. Going to ask matron advice on how long we should sit for? walk for etc. Did you get any advice on this? How are you today well it's night where you are? I am doing ok, but kicking myself hope I havent undone my surgeon wrk. Got no extra bleeding so think just pressure. Going to limit my time at my home desk, but when you have your own business that's not easy to do. Most of my work day is at my desk. Take care and keep posting and smiling. Lovely chatting with you lol
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley oh right windeze I will give them a try. Yes how naughty of me I am just glad things didn't look too bad. Yes like you I don't know how long I should be sitting,walking or standing for. I got a bit stir crazy yesterday so hubby took me for a drive only out of the house for an hour as a passenger in the car and I was shattered. I had that awful ache in bottom it's so uncomfortable. Well we have week one over with Tilley x
    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      For the first 4 weeks tilley rest is very important but that doesn't mean you can have little walks preferably in the house or garden though. A trip outdoors will probably leave you exhausted. I always say listen to your body. If you're tired stop what you're doing immediately and on no account push yourself. That advice is for all of your convalescence really. At about 6 weeks you can start doing more but no lifting obviously and rest when you need to. No driving until 6 weeks unless your insurance company says it's ok and then only if you can safely do an emergency stop. To check if you can, stamp one foot hard on a hard floor, if it's painful then it's too early.

       

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi define little, already am watering my garden but it aches after 30 minutes of standing or 20 minutes of sitting even on cushions. Your right I am going to listen to my body after yesterday. Didn't know that about insurance my spec said 1 week for a auto and 2 for a manual. I will check but I have a good chauffuer to get me around if needbe when I am up to it. Thanks you are so helpful as usual this forum is lucky to have your help.

       

    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      When I say little tilley I mean about 5-10 minutes of walking slowly but building it up gradually each week again just see how you feel and as soon as you feel tired, stop and do not push yourself. Don't be a martyr because all that will happen is you set yourself back.
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Almost a week Karen, hard to believe how nervous I was at this time last week.  Think you were too? My advice to anyone reading this post .. please don't be.If I stand for more than 30 mins or sit for more than 20 I get that ache and the longer I sit the worst it gets so I am doing as Matron suggested and listening to my body more. Even took myself off to bed for afternnon nap for an hour this afternoon. Didn't sleep much but off my bottom.. such bliss. How are your stitches? I have an end knot that is quite annoyingnad painful if i catch it. I have very little bleeding. All good , hope you are too.xx
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 Jan999

      Posted

      great advise, think I have been over doing it then, no wonder I am so tired. Will take it a bit easier and listen to my body more. I am buying an auto timer for my garden so I can just set and forget it. Not being a Martyr just need to keep on top of my work or will have so much to do when I do go back that I will definately over do it. As no one to do my work but me.. joys of owner business. 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      I know it must be difficult being self employed but you're being sensible about what you can and can't do. It will be worth it in the end.....honestly.
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Yes Tilley I agree we didn't need to be so nervous. I cannot get through the day without having a lie down in the afternoon at the moment. So far stitches don't seem to be a problem I can feel tightening sensation sometimes I presume that due to healing going on I cannot wait until I can have a bath though although I do like a shower I long for a bath my consultant said 4 weeks should be ok.
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Matron when's it best to start pelvic floor exercises 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      There are some consultants and physiotherapists think you should start them more or less straight away. Following the operation and after taking pain relief you should clench your buttocks 5 times every hour. So it's probably best to start as soon as you feel comfortable unless told otherwise.
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Yes I had conflicting advice from nurses regarding pelvic floor exercises as I also did with when I can have a bath consultant said four weeks for a bath nurse said straight away. I was just worried that if I clenched I would cause some damage 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      karen don't do anything you don't feel comfortable with. They say the clenching buttocks exercise helps reduce swelling but I found it too painful even after 2 codeine. Leave well alone until you're happy.
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Will leave them for now was just worried that if I don't start them that prolapse will come back.while I was in hospital my colorectal consultant called in to see me also he's quite optimistic that what miss Williams has done will help with my intussusception fingers crossed
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      karen your prolapse won't come back just because you haven't done pelvic floor exercises, unless of course your consultant only used blue tak lol. I didn't do mine and that was almost 6 years ago. 
    • jan05416
      jan05416 Jan999

      Posted

      Matron have u ever done the pelvic exercises , this tummy pain has prevented me from doing them. So have been quite concerned that I've not done them. X
    • Jan999
      Jan999 jan05416

      Posted

      Yes I do pelvic floor exercises when I'm sat down and usually when I'm sat working. I just didn't do them after my surgery because it was too painful.
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi Karen, I had success with the pelvic floor exercises before my surgery which meant I only had the anterior repair as I was controlling the bladder issues so good my Urogyno said he felt I didn't need surgery in that area. So I was keen to get back to them and this was one of the questions I asked. Not till 6 weeks , the contractions could pull a stitch or tear a wound. Then start slow like when you first start them. A few a days and build up. I am seeing a new physio afetr I have had my gyno check up at about 8 weeks and see works with muscle feedback which enables you to ensure you are working the correct internal muscles as apparently there are more than one set. How are you going? I was doing too much real ache in bottom area after standing or sitting, but have cut back and only walking/standing for 5/10 mins or sitting for 20 as per Matron advice and I do feel better. Tried to stop pain killer yesterday as did wonder if that was why I felt sick alot of the time. No silly me , still felt tired and naueous and on top on that Pain yes actually pain like a sharp stinging so back on them. Think pain sign scars are healing so that's good. Not game enough to look yet. Did anyone advise you to pop anything on the area to ensure the scaring is minimal and not rough or hard? if so what? Lovely weather here 31C and nice and sunny. Going to take a book and relax on sun lounger in garden. Hope you are sleeping well. Mine still broken but early days yet.Keep smiling. Helping plan my daughters wedding, doing a little of work work a day through the internet and getting some rest is only just keeping me from going stir crazy too and this is only week 1. 
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley it's a good job we have this forum and matron for advice isn't it. I too was sitting for too long I have halved my painkillers during the day and so far seems ok. Lucky you 31c we have frost and -2c here today so I certainly won't be on my sun lounger.i had A&P repair most of my problems were with bowels as I have rectal intussusception they are hoping this repair helps. I am sleeping really well but having to get up in the middle of the night to empty bladder but I have no trouble dropping off again

      When is the wedding? Bet it is keeping you busy. I am reading book after book to keep myself occupied well hope you enjoy your day in the sun speak to you soon x

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

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      Hi Karen, I had to look that up I had never heard of that before. What where the symptoms and how did you know you have it? Yes I have found that I seem to have little control of my bladder at the moment too. Could have slept through the night befoer my op especailly after learning to do the pelvic floor excercises but I suppose that is to be expected after surgery. Th wedding is end of August for my daughter and not keeping me as busy as I would like mostly done now and cant get out to pick flowers etc for a few weeks but I am enjoying being involved. My eldest daughter got married a few years ago and I was so busy she didn't invlove me much at all, which upset me.Enjoy your books. Hope you are resting? I never got to sun lounger as mere males at work didn't follow instructions I left them and I had to sit at computer for 3hrs till I fixed issue before it became unfixable. Felt so sore afterwards went o bed for 3 hours. So told my partner I am not available and that my phone is off for rest of this week and all next.. too easy for them to call me to fix stuff and Oh LOL read the instructions!! Keep smiling . One week down and only 7 to go till I see my specialist. Hard not to lift anything heavy for 6 months through but determined to try.  Enjoy your weekend. Do you work , I mean outside the home? If yes what kind of work and when are planning to go back?
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi karen, sorry about my spelling and grammar sometimes as I post from my small smart phone and it auto corrects or I hit the wrong key etc but I am sure you get the gist of what I am saying. Can type with my phone laying down so better

       

    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley yes turn off your phone.. It's a man thing I'm sure they don't read instructions do they... Regarding my intussusception it took months of being in pain and numerous test to find it hoping this op helps as alternative is mesh to stop bowel going in on itself. Fingers crossed lovely that your daughter is involving you in the planning. One of my sons got married last year they chose florida so not much planning to do. Yes I am resting but I know the better I feel the more fed up i will become but I will keep resting..I am a travel agent i have doctors note for 6 weeks but I won't be going back then maybe at 8 weeks depending on how I feel then its not so much the job it is the journey I spend at least an hour getting home stuck in crawling traffic x keep your feet up Tilley x
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      finding everything uncomfortable today even underwear is uncomfortable its a pressure kind of feeling and a throbbing shoud I be concerned? 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      No karen I don't think you should be concerned but I think you need to think about having a duvet day where you do absolutely nothing. Rest and take any painkillers you have and when I say rest I mean do nothing. It's perfectly normal to have days like this.
    • karen08997
      karen08997 Jan999

      Posted

      Thank you matron i will take your advice it's a duvet day for me tomorrow

       

    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi karen, Being so close to you for our surgery it is amazing how we are feeling the same at times . It is reassurring that I am not going through this alone. So thanks for posting and thanks matron for answering. No I don't think you should be too concerned either although I am not an a medic like Matron I too have this feeling and did have it yesterday too, mine itches too and my stiches smart. The nurse at my Urogyno told me that is just the stiches pulling as my body starts to heal and yes it will be uncomfortable. She advised me just as Matron as to listen to my body and take it easy. keep off my feet and bottom as much as possible. Already feel like a beached whale LOL. So time to get out some old DVD and relax. Had my grandson over yesterday with his Mum and he was good, but did find I was so drained after just an hour with company. Enjoy your weekend and lets hope this discomfort ends soon.
    • Jan999
      Jan999 karen08997

      Posted

      And Sunday if you're still feeling that way. When you feel like this you should rest until you feel better x
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi Matron, have same uncomfortable and painful feeling like karen, we had our surgery almost at the same time all be it 17000kms apart LOL. My doc nurse advised rest and to keep off my bottom and avoid standing. Is there anything we can safely apply to help the stinging, pain and help with the healing? Have a great weekend. Mine will be spent with me feet and more importantly bottom up. 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hello tilley. I've always felt that it's best to leave things as they are and let nature take it's course. Some ladies have mentioned coconut oil as a good healer but I worry that could make the sutures a bit soggy. Ice packs (wrapped in a towel) can help. Putting your feet up, resting and taking an anti inflammatory is probably the most effective.
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 Jan999

      Posted

      Appreciate all that great advice. Won't try coconut oil till stitches have come out. def putting feet up, my spec already ad me on neurophen for 3 weeks. Thanks wink
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi it is reassuring isn't it that we are feeling the same symptoms with our surgery being so close.  its a duvet day for me tomorrow and maybe Sunday too I was wondering about coconut oil but think I will leave it for now don't want to chance making things worse.lets hope we feel better after the  weekend x
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi karen, How are you today? Better than me I hope ,hormones kicking in I think. I am very teary . Poor plumber told me he couldn't get my job fixed for few days and I burst into tears. Is this normal .. I tell myself so. I am so uncomfortable down there today. How are you down there? The area is very tender and tight and I have that heavy feeling with a slight throbbing, back on pain killers just panadene and running slight temperature but it is very hot here today 33 and sunny so think that's not helping. My stitches (well saw one) are stating to come away, are yours. Showers help with the incrediable itching down there , do you know why they say you cant have a bath?  So drained but can't sleep during day.. I have tried. Can't believe I have another 6 weeks of this. So called good friend cannot understand what all the fuss is about and how I couldn't go out shopping with her? She really did do a job on my head and heart. Have you been out again since your ecperdition to the supermarket? keep smiling.
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley awe no you poor thing. Teary wise not as bad as you but I had a very quiet weekend but I do feel that the slightest thing would set me off blubbering..god yes it's very tender and seemed more swollen yesterday particularly the back end. Not seen any stitches as of yet but do feel the tightening.it is so annoying that just because our scars cannot be seen or we are not wrapped in bandages that people think we are fine and cannot understand why we cannot do the shopping,housework or cooking.no I have not chanced another outing since it was not worth the discomfort that followed. So jealous of the temperature mind you we have warmed up a little it's now 5c but throwing it down!!! Please try to keep positive Tilley week 2 nearly over with xxx
    • tilley49386
      tilley49386 karen08997

      Posted

      Hi karen, feeling alot more positive and normal today after getting loads of replies re ladies feeling similar and such funny stories. Great to know not only one who felt or feels like this. I am venturing out in car today with my daughter just short trip 15 mins each way to go look at flowers for wedding. Looking forward to it and will rest up for an hour before she comes. Found I needed to go back on pain killers and ice packs for selling like you bad at rear end especailly after BM. fellow forum lady mentioned it can take 8 weeks for internal stitches to go. Keep smiling another hot day. Will keep much more focused and positive . yeh 2 weeks down and only 6 to go .. sounds good if you say it like that. xx
    • karen08997
      karen08997 tilley49386

      Posted

      Hi Tilley I don't know what we would do without this site do you? Lots of fab support and reasurrance from others that have had same problems sure does go a long way. Yes like you I'm back on my painkillers too but hey as long as it makes us feel more comfortable. Awe I hope you enjoy your outing with your daughter mine is coming to stay for this weekend for Mother's Day I'm sure my 8year old granddaughter will cheer me up. Keep your chin up Tilley speak soon x
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