swelling or prolapse 4weeks PO
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Hi all
Wondering if anyone can help, I’m having a bit of a rubbish time so positivity is not on my side 
I am 4 weeks post A&P repairs, peranium repair and laparoscopic removal of Granulation tissue following hysterectomy in September 17
The hysterectomy was done by mistake I should have had repairs done hence surgery so close together
My question is I still see a a bulge where my cystocele was, it’s smaller but my vaginal opening still looks full of tissues, if I walk around for too long feel heavy as I did prior too surgery
Have I reprolapsed already or is this swelling? The thought of more surgery makes me feel sick 😔 xx
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Restless305 chloe52083
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Chloe,
I’m so grateful for you having posted this question as I’ve been having the exact same issue!! I’m 7 week’s post A&P repair and perineum repair. I have a bulge where the rectocele was. The most frustrating part is that I had a stage 1 rectocele and it looks more like a stage 2 or 3 bulge (right at the entrance of my vagina)...sorry if that’s too much info!! I also have other lumps and bumps I can see at the entrance of my vagina. I went back to work (office job) at 4 weeks and I really hope I didn’t go back too soon!! I started physical therapy last week, but I only see my doctor in another 4 weeks so I’m feeling a lot of anxiety. I just hope this is all part of the process.
chloe52083 Restless305
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I’m so sorry to hear of your concerns it seems too be a very similar sort across the board for us ladies
Although I still have a bulge it is smaller than before but I just can figure out if swelling
4 weeks for you too wait is a long time can you not call too see if you can get in any sooner xx
robyn94818 Restless305
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You can rest assured that yours sounds all very normal at your stage. There will still be swelling. Probably all the stitches haven't broken away yet too. You don't want to worry about what it's going to look like till at least 3mths. That's probably why your post-op isn't until around then. From personal experience and being on here frequently for 2 1/2yrs now, you won't really know fully what it's going to be like down there till a year after op. 8wks is ideal off work but probably you're fine to have gone back when you did. Maybe just means swelling may take longer to go down. Rest easy, I think you are doing fine. Fingers crossed. It's a long slow process and it all just takes time.
Restless305 robyn94818
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brenda69492 Restless305
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Hi, Restless305, Just FYI, I too have the bulging and was concerned because my rectocele was not even visible and now I have this bulge. However, I saw my surgeon yesterday for my 4 week follow up check up and as someone else posted, bulge is just related to the stitches. Doctor also said that there is still a lot of swelling. I was so relieved because I had a two day bout with constipation and was a very hard "move" if you get my drift. However, doctor said that everything was healing right on target and the stitches were very strong so no damage was done. My doctor also said to continue to take it easy with lift restrictions in place for another 4 weeks. She said that until minimum of 2 months post op, I would still feel somewhat tired and to rest and take care of myself. I think I knew I was going to have the surgery done no matter the recovery, so I did not really ask or pay attention so much about the recovery. Hope this helps and pray you are relieved of your anxiety somewhat. Take care of yourself! brebda69492