Post op 7 days
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hi I had anterior & posterior 3rd degree prolapse surgery 7 days ago. I am also on clexane injections to prevent blood clots (due to previous DVT) & have to wear compression stockings for 6 weeks post op. I was virtually sent home with little information regarding recovery. I would love to know what the recommended time frame is for driving again. Also I have a holiday booked in less than 6 weeks, which is a 10 hour drive, after reading everyone's posts I'm starting to worry that I won't have recovered enough for this long journey and are you allowed to go swimming at 6 weeks after this surgery. This has really knocked me off my feet, was not expecting this much after pain afterwards.
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Jigsaw34 KM7
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near enough bed rest for first two weeks
then build up to doing 5mins per day and increase so that by 6weeks I'll be able to do 45mins
no lifting for 12weeks
no driving till see consultant at six week check.
see how you feel, everyones copes and recovers differently and i would also speak to your consultant about your holiday
hope you recover well x
barbara_92 KM7
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Driving is six weeks as per insurance company recommendation.
Took me 5-6 weeks to start feeling better.
Could not have done anymore than an hour of sitting in a car even now 13 weeks and I wouldn't like more than three hours or so.
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Jan999 KM7
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For the first 2 weeks you shouldn't do anything and definitely no lifting except a kettle with a small amount of water, nothing heavier. After that mobilise gradually and if you get tired, stop and on no account push yourself. Listen to your body has been my motto for nearly 40 years now!
Have you got plenty of pain relief? Take it regularly and don't wait until the pain is severe. There's no point in being a martyr.
Are you driving on this holiday? I think you will struggle if you are but if not you should be ok but you'll be uncomfortable still sitting for long periods so you'll need lots of breaks.
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