Slow recovery
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I had my rectocele repair done almost 9 weeks ago and am still not back to normal. Had a very bad urine/bladder/kidney infection about 3 weeks after operation and thrush,fortunately that has all cleared now with the help of canesten and antibiotics but am still sore and was still having a bleed 2 days ago after using the applicator for HRT cream that my doc prescribed. Hub and I attempted sex about a week ago and it was a disaster,feels like they have totally sewn up my lady parts,not happy at all and my GP is dismayed that the hospital has no outpatients appointments for us ladies having these ops. Anyone else out there had the same experience. Just wanting to feel normal again
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sandra2468 rosieod1
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Im sure your be on the mend soon probably takes time.
Did you have examination under anaesthetic to look at your prolapse prior to surgery?
What was the name of your op.
Hope you don't mind me asking as I may need some help at some stage too.
Sandra
rosieod1 sandra2468
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The op was a rectocele repair,I was examined by my GP then by a gynaecologist at the hospital to ascertain whether I needed the op or not. The examination wasn't done under general anaesthetic but the op was although I could have had it done under epidural if I'd wanted to .
It just seems to be taking such a long time to get back to normal,they told me everything should be ok by 6 weeks but that certainly hasn't been the case with me.Oh well,here's hoping . Good luck if you are having the same thing done
sandra2468 rosieod1
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Thanks for getting back to me.
Most of these procedures take time to get better.
Every specialist appears to have different techniques depending to the perference/skill of the doctor and patient needs.
I have prolapse in all 3 compartments.
However the degree of anal prolapse needs to be assessed.
I may end up with a ventral rectopexy which is an op done via the tummy to support the rectum and bladder with mesh.
However I am yet to research the success rate of this op.
If I have this then I am assuming prior I would have a hysterectomy womb taken out as my womb is at the entrance of my vagina.
I am awaiting to make an appointment to be examined under anaesthetic to see how much of a prolapse I have.
Just wondering what you op was called as they all have so many names,
eg A stapled excision (STARR) procedure.
Which in fact I was recommended to a while back.
I was advised to be examined under anaesthetic to get a better idea of my prolapse issue on the anal side. Not ever doctor recommends this..
I also had a proctorgram sitting is better than lying to also give an idea of anal prolapse. Physiology and anal unltrasound should also be done prior for info.
Just wondering what sort of repair you had.
Unfortunately I have found that unro-gynaecologists do not appear to work hand in hand with colorectal speciialists, because the operaitons appear to overlap to a degree and every specialist has their own skill.
Best wishes,
Sandra
LadyPink rosieod1
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rosieod1 LadyPink
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Again many thanks
Rose
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rosieod1 LadyPink
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rosieod1 LadyPink
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LadyPink rosieod1
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Yes it's very difficult I know and frustrating - but there's ways and means isn't there
wink wink.
Not long now you'll be amazed at the difference even one week makes.LadyPink
sandra2468 LadyPink
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Sorry to ask.
Would you be able to recommend your doctors?
All the best,
Sandra
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rosieod1 LadyPink
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Hope your foot mends soon
Rose x
LadyPink rosieod1
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Good luck with your recovery. Always here if you've a question. TTFN. LadyPink
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