Panic and Pain
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My name isKristen,
First let me say I read many of your stories and my heart breaks for each of you . I pray each of you heal and feel your best.
I have a complicated situation and at this point I don’t know what is going on anymore. First, to sum up my history, I have had 6 Spinal Fusions 3 Cervical,3 lumbar,a hysterectomy leaving Cervex Only, Shoulder Repair and gall bladder . I had 3 pregnancies 1 c-section last one. October 2017 I had surgery to repair a tricompartmental prolapse. My bladder was in the vagina, a rectocele attached itself to the cervex and rectal prolapse. I was cut on the C- and Hyst Incision, The 2 small incisions on Rt/Lt of Pubic , Inside Vagina and Rectum. Slings etc. used to repair. Honestly, I felt better than I had In Years ( After the Initial Few Days). Of course BM were impossible and adjusting laxatives was and is a Full time job. My biggest problem is that I am still on pain meds from Nerve Pain and have residual issues from a Bruised Spinal Cord and Thoracic Herniations. The Miralax,Sena,Colace,Dulcolax,Enemas etc are a daily issue. Last week I couldn’t go no matter what I took. Now from straining the rectal prolapse has dropped ( surgeon pulled up and tacked this to each side not to do more than he had to. It isn’t out of me like before surgery but is causing problems again. I started having intercourse in January ( that was rough) but does get easier, you have to take it slow. NOW , something isn’t right I am having a hard time with BM’s , I feel pressure in my rectum and now burning urinating. I found out that the area of the Spinal Cord Injury affects the area of my Small Bowel. I don’t have any bulging in the vagina but I feel like I have possibly a rectocele towards the front ( prior was back). I have so much from all the Spinal fusions that I never know what pain is coming from. I am scared I don’t want to do anymore. Has anyone know if you can get another rectocele so soon and in a different place?
( I know I am blabbing from nerves. I hate The hospital not because I am afraid but I spent a year inpatient with my daughter at 18 diagnosed with terminal cancer. She past 19 years young) I just need a break. Sorry to dump all this, I just need someone who understands. Thank you and prayers to all ..
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tdubya kristen_Ohohoh
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Hi Kristen
I'm praying for you. You've been through much and you can get through this too!
The best thing is to check things out with your doc who knows where things should be. It could be an enterocele but I have no idea.
My surgery is in 3 weeks. Cystocele, rectocele and bladder sling. I spent 6 weeks driving 2 hours a day with mom this past year when she had radiation for cancer. Then helped her thru hip surgery. I'm saying this to let you know I can empathize in some small way.
Hang in there. From what I've read, it's vital to take things slow!!! Rest, rest and more rest. If possible, let others help.
Just want you to know you're not alone. I'm a little nervous about my upcoming surgery but don't want to worry. Praying for you, Kristen.