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Jools-t-
Jools-t-

hi,

how long do you usually stay in hospital after a posterior prolapse operation?My gynocologist said 1 night but I've read that it can be 2-5 nights. I'm having the procedure at the Nuffield (gp sent me there so not paying) and I'm just trying to sort things out

thanks in advance 

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 Jools-t-

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    Hello Jools. I was in for 2 nights but my consultant did say I could stay in longer if I wanted. I suppose it depends how you feel but you need to make sure they give you plenty of analgesics to take home, enough anyway until your GP prescribes them for you. You may find you get more rest at home!
    • Jools-t-
      Jools-t- Jan999

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      thanks Matron, do you think one night is enough? I'm not due in until 12 midday so I'm confused
    • Jan999
      Jan999 Jools-t-

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      No I don't really think one night is enough. Like you I went in at lunch time, had the operation about 2pm. The following day I still had my drip and a catheter in until lunchtime. You do need regular pain relief and rest. I don't think they'll kick you out if you're not ready.
  • Jan999
    Jan999 Jools-t-

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    Sorry just read you are going to the Nuffield. I had mine as an NHS patient at the BMI private hospital. My advice is stay as long as you can. You'll be in a side ward so it'll be peaceful
    • Jan999
      Jan999 Jools-t-

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      Good luck Jools. Take care and remember to rest and no lifting, not even a kettle for the first few weeks and no heavy lifting for about 6 months. Keep in touch.
  • gillian97397
    gillian97397 Jools-t-

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    I was in for 3 nights for posterior repair and sacropinous fixation. I didn't feel it was long enough, and was back in within a week as I was bleeding. Just depends on how badly they need your bed I think.
  • jane79477
    jane79477 Jools-t-

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    Hi Jools

    I went to a local private hospital on the NHS. Had the surgery for anterior and posterior repair at about 5pm and the next morning the drip was removed and at  lunchtime  had the wadding removed and the  catheter taken out after lunch. As i was able to pass urine OK I was allowed home about 7pm that evening. Had there been a problem I would have had to stay in for another night.Good Luck - hope all goes well. I'm now 9 weeks post op and beginning to feel human again! 

  • Lyn2015
    Lyn2015 Jools-t-

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    Hi Jools, in UK it seems usual to stay 2 - 3 nights, but they will see how you are doing and how you are recovering. 
  • 48yearold
    48yearold Jools-t-

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    Hi Jools

    I had NHS op and I paid for private recovery ward.....booked in for two night but doc not happy to release me until I had a bm. So they gave me a third night for free😊. Two nights minimum I'd say then depends on your age, amount of surgery & stitches, what help your going home to etc. good luck

  • rosieod1
    rosieod1 Jools-t-

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    I only stayed in for one night,the noise on the ward drove me mental, the nurses who chat away like it's the middle of the day,the lady opposite who snored even more than hubby and the poor lady in the end bed who had things on her legs keeping her blood pressure normal but the noise was awful,was glad to go home to my own bed to get some rest 
  • Meg1987
    Meg1987 Jools-t-

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    I'm in the U.S. and it was a minimum 24 watch. I had my surgery at 8am on a Friday and left the hospital Saturday evening.
  • chey317
    chey317 Jools-t-

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    Im in the US, in Indiana, and I was originally told it was a 3 hour outpatient surgery, but that was only if there were no complications at all and I wanted to go home, but that if I wanted to stay I could stay for 24 hours (which I will be) and I am having that and rectocele and I just think that is a lot of stuff to have with no complications so I plan on staying 1-3 days. Good luck!!!!
    • Meg1987
      Meg1987 chey317

      Posted

      I'm in Kansas. That is crazy! I wasn't even really conscious until the next day.... plus the catheter and iv drips.
    • chey317
      chey317 Meg1987

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      Oh my. I go in the 17th for my last appointment before surgery. Is there anything I should ask about or request? And does the catheter hurt?? I have never had a catheter or been put under or had any type of surgery. The worst I had was stitches on my lips when I was 4, and 5 years ago I had an ingrown toenail that had to be taken out (which was horrible).
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