Rectocele repair and rectal plication, 3 weeks post op
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Hi Ladies,
I'm three weeks post op from rectocele repair and rectal plication (not entirely sure what this means). Today I appear to have lost a stitch which I'm not sure whether it's come from back passage or vagina (sorry if TMI). I know stitches are dissolvable. Don't know whether it's all in the mind but it feels a bit achy down there. I had had a BM previously which wasn't too bad and hadn't overly strained (I tend to hold underneath when I'm doing it anyway). Just wondered if anyone else had had this. I know it's early days post op and I am trying to rest as much as possible and I'm still off work. Greatful for any advice, many thanks.
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fragglerocker Rhona62
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fragglerocker Rhona62
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How are your bowel movement. I found the pains the worse they felt like contractions but I have pelvic floor repair with anterior, posterior & peranium so hopefully yours are not so bad
Rhona62 fragglerocker
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I had posterior repair and rectal plication. BM have been much better, that was one of my main problems before. I am still taking Lactulose but a slightly lower dose and I am using a small step to put my feet on as suggested and it has worked wonders. I still tend to hold myself underneath so as not to strain too much. If you've not tried using a step for your feet it's definately worth a try, I was surprised at the huge difference.
fragglerocker Rhona62
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I am seeing my consultant next week for 6 wk check up so hoping I can drive & resume some activities & relations with hubby.
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48yearold Rhona62
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I was told to drink plenty of water and take fybrogel and lactilose to avoid straining with bm's. I still use these four months on and intend to use them forever. I have checked with my doctor and this will be fine to do. I too lost a stitch.....keep drinking plenty of water and hopefully things will improve.
Rhona62 48yearold
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Thanks so much for the advice. I think I too will carry on with the lactulose forever, I think I would be too scared not to. I wish I just understood more about exactly what has been done (where are all the stitches and how is it all put back together). My consultant didn't really explain in detail. I have watched some stuff on youtube as suggested on here but not really sure if it's the exact same. I think you just get so scared of it all coming undone and don't want to go through the procedure again. Hopefully with time I will feel more confident.