posterior repair done

Glad to hear it's all by now, and sounds like it all went well kar.

Please be very careful and try not to be tempted to do anything just yet, nothing for 2 weeks, then very slowly little bits of light weight things and very short 5 min walk.

We always think we can do more than we can cope with as we feel fine but so easy to overdo things.

Take care,

Phyl x

Agree with Phyl do not do anything for the 1st 2 weeks or you will regret it

I know what you mean. I had my op 2 weeks ago and get really irritated by the mess. Try and let it go over your head and relax. This is my 2nd op since May, was hoovering 2 weeks after last time and prolapsed after 2.5 weeks. This time I'm determined to take it easy, would be heartbroken if it doesn't work again. Take care xx

I could have wrote this post, Only pain I had was the catheter and pack and as soon as they were removed felt like it could carry on as normal. I have struggled terribly with the not doing anything. My husband was off for 9 days after my op and any time I got up he made sure I didn't do anything. When he went back to work the guilt I felt ( and still feel) was immense as he was out working and then having to come home and do housework but I know it's for my own benefit.

I did make the mistake of going shopping at 14 days post op with a friend and rather than her carrying my bag I had to carry it myself. It wasn't overly heavy but it totally floored me and gave me a shock as to how exhausted I felt after it, and I am terrified of doing anything that would make this repair fail. I am now 24 days post op and have only just started to do little things like helping to cook dinner, or do some ironing sitting on the couch but doing these things tires me out really quickly.

I think the hardest thing is when you can't see the stiches and feel physically fine you forget it is a MAJOR op you've had and internally your body is struggling to repair itself.

I've kinda rambled on about myself a bit but what I'm trying to say is try and not feel guilty about resting, you really do need to for your body to recover properly. Good luck with your recovery xx

Dear Kar,

dont do anything. The stress you put on your netherregions will be too much. Lifting anything stresses the pelvic floor ad you have been through alot! Sweet corn with everyhting helps BMs after trauma (fishers and so on) might be worth adding to everything else! Just allow yourself the time. Read something you've never had time for before and let hubby run around. He needs you well for the next few decades!! Xxxx good luck!

I guess your hubby will enjoy in a couple of months having you back fit and able. Honestly if you are not careful and take it easy now he may have to go thru looking after you again. I after 3 weeks sat on a little seat in the bottom of the walk in pantry and tidied the bottom shelf I was very careful and was shocked at the pain I experienced for several days afterwards. Was it worth the pain of having a tidy pantry Nope it wasnt. Take care it will get better but it will take time

Good luck with your recovery and thank goodness for a caring husband!  I don't know yet if I will be having a bladder prolapse operation - I am waiting for a 2nd opinion.  How long did your operation take and how long did they say the recovery time will be?  All the best, Tricia