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Tampon

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latisha75352
latisha75352

I put a tampon in months after my rectocele surgery. It’s a little discomfort I can feel it when I sit,  I’m so small internally. I pulled it out and it was burning my vagina floor. The surgery was done on 2/27/18..🤦🏾???🤷???🤷???

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  • Pollyward69
    Pollyward69 latisha75352

    Posted

    Ouch, burning doesn’t sound good, is it the usual size you use?

    Was your flow heavy enough as when flow is light tampons can be uncomfortable if they’re dry?

    The fact that you can feel it isn’t right though, you shouldn’t be able to, perhaps it’s not in far enough?

    Either way I’d speak to your doctor before using one again.

    • latisha75352
      latisha75352 Pollyward69

      Posted

      I think I was a little dry and it was a large one. I’m going to wait another three months before so use a tampon again. Overall, I have no problems
  • BossaNova
    BossaNova latisha75352

    Posted

    Oh my....thought we would be feeling fine by 3 months....I feel bad this isnt heaking faster...will you ever be able to use a tampon comfortably?...wishing you better days soon...God Bless You.
    • welshgirl67
      welshgirl67 BossaNova

      Posted

      12 wks is still eArly days after rectocele repair.. You have a lot more stitches than anterior repair and also a lot more nerves to heal. I would not be worrying about not using tampons..healing is better with nothing in vagina.
  • BossaNova
    BossaNova latisha75352

    Posted

    So sorry .....hurts when I sit ....sounds like its normal while our bodies heal.....my anxiety came because surgeon said healing was quicker....maybe my age og 68 has something to do with this....wishing you pain free and happy days
    • latisha75352
      latisha75352 BossaNova

      Posted

      It just had a little burning when I took it out. I’m just nervous, overall I don’t have any pain and I healed pretty quick but I’m still cautious, I believe I still have stitches to be dissolved, and nerves to be healed as well..,
    • Pollyward69
      Pollyward69 BossaNova

      Posted

      Recovery can be slow at any age but yes you’re probably right the doctor underestimated your recovery time.

      Perhaps he thought if he told you a short recovery time it would aid your recovery but don’t feel bad that you’re “not on his schedule”. You’ll get there xxx

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