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Pessary tried and failed shelf fitted doesn’t seem to be staying in place

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bianca
bianca

i have a prolapse and the gyni fitted a shelf today which doesnt seem to be staying in place. he had me booked for pelvic floor repair + vaginal hysterectomy + removal of both ovaries and tubes/sacrospinous fixation. I am 84 and am worried at such a drastic action at my age. also I am not sure what sacrospinous fixation means - is it that terrible mesh that ruined so many womens lives. Does anyone have any answers that can help me make up my mind. will I be safe to have such an op at my age.

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  • bianca
    bianca

    Posted

    I may also add I have terrible bowel problems and I think that has caused the shelf to move

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee bianca

    Posted

    Bianca,the pessary may not be the right size or type. Go back for reassessment. Its quite common for this to happen.

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