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Post anterior/posterise repair period?

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jennifer_08098
jennifer_08098

Hi I am 4 days post op

And I have finally passed bowels but I keep

Getting the worst cramps all over my stomach and also

Low down that feels very much like period pains and also bleeding more just like the afterwards part of childbirth smell/texture etc sorry to be graphic is this normal? 

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  • kp1407
    kp1407 jennifer_08098

    Posted

    I had this same problem when I was 4 days post op. My temp was also up and I didn’t feel great. I went back in for a check up and I had a hematoma and infection.

    Not trying to worry you but it might be worth getting checked over x 

  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 jennifer_08098

    Posted

    You are not taking enough pain relief. This early in you should be taking it regularly and not waiting till you're in pain to take it. What were you given for pain?

  • jennifer_08098
    jennifer_08098

    Posted

    Hi I was just give codine 30mg x2 every 4-6 hours and usual paracetamol and ibuprofen. I have tried not too take too much codine for fear of constipation.

    I had a look today and all outside is black with bruising and I look like I have been cut up perineal which I didn’t think they did I thought it was internal? 

  • paddiwhack
    paddiwhack jennifer_08098

    Posted

    Jennifer some of your pain may be due to full bowel and you need to pass more  but increased bleeding could suggest a haemotoma or possibly infection with the pain too. Get checked out it’s important not to ignore symptoms for your overall recovery. Let us know how you get on. Good luck x
  • Ellie1943
    Ellie1943 jennifer_08098

    Posted

    Hi Jennifer. You should take your temperature, if it's high you probably have some infection, maybe where the stitches are which does happen sometimes. Or possibly a bladder infection. At this early stage you need to see your Doctor and get checked out. Taking the pain meds regularly helps but codeine does constipate and this should be avoided. Use the paracetamol every 4-6 hours and the ibuprofen as recommended by Doctors. Best wishes, Poll X rolleyes

  • jennifer_08098
    jennifer_08098

    Posted

    Hi Pol I did go GP and had a check said looks ok he wasn’t very sympathetic and just said what did I expect lol. Give me some standby antibiotics and more codine.

    Today I sneezed by surprise and it was the strangest feeling felt everything push down and go back up again that never happens pre operation scared me a bit. 

    Thanks for reply xx

    • Ellie1943
      Ellie1943 jennifer_08098

      Posted

      It's probably the healing process just going on. The prolapse is stitched back inside now so be careful what you do for a few weeks/months at least until your fully healed. Coughing and sneezing to be avoided when possible but if you do need to, clench your vag muscles as in pelvic floor exercises. Ask a medical person, either at your hopital clinic or ward when you can start doing the kegels or pelvic floor exercises. Opinions seem to differ on this. If you are really worried, call your hospital, gynae ward where you had the surgery and ask them for advice especially if you have a high temp. Good luck, Poll X confused

  • paddiwhack
    paddiwhack jennifer_08098

    Posted

    Hi Jennifer I’m sorry your GP was not very empathic!  sue Croft suggests when possible if sneezing or cough ting support the pelvic floor by placing a hand there. Not easy in public but I must confess it’s much more comfy!

    Be kind to yourself and take it as easy as you can 

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