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Sore 10 weeks post rectocele op

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catherine39
catherine39

Had a rectocele repair 10 weeks ago. Recovery slow but generally ok. Very tender and sore when stitches started working loose at 7 weeks, but improved afterwards. But now am having sensation off deep discomfort in vagina again like lump still there. Saw consultant 2 weeks ago and was told it was just scar tissue so I felt maybe it's something I have to put up with. Since then it's got worse and it feels hot. Any one experienced similar?

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  • donna87222
    donna87222 catherine39

    Posted

    Hi Catherine - I understand exactly how you feel. I'm 7 weeks posterior repair post op - still feel worse now than I did before. Went for post op appointment last week and she said stitches were still in but I feel the bulge is further back as in the rectum different than before sad I've been advised on here it could be all part of recovery which can take months so I am reassured that could be the case. I have first physio appointment in less than 2 weeks so I will talk to her then if I still feel the same but yours is still early days as well - maybe you also should be checked for an infection if you feel hot and that could make things feel swollen again??? I would go to see doctor x Take care x

    • catherine39
      catherine39 donna87222

      Posted

      Hi Donna 

      sounds like you're having a tough time too. I think you're right it's still early days. Let us know how you get on with the physio. 

      Cheers x

  • phyl_40063
    phyl_40063 catherine39

    Posted

    Hi Catherine,

    Are you on estriol (vagifem) ? This helps eliminate the nippy sorness or pain from scar tissue. If you have thinning walls estriol helps thicken the walls enabling the repairs to take better.

    Phyl x

    • catherine39
      catherine39 phyl_40063

      Posted

      yes I've been put on this. But the problem started the day after I took the first one so I'm wondering if it could have been this that's caused the irritation.

  • Jan999
    Jan999 catherine39

    Posted

    It probably is scar tissue but it can unfortunately get infected no matter how hygienic we are. If it feels worse and more importantly because it feels hot make an appointment or speak to you GP.
    • catherine39
      catherine39 Jan999

      Posted

      Thanks Matron for good advice. Yes will see my GP ASAP
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