Terrified of the damage I've done.. Rectocele

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10/03/17 I gave birth to a healthy 8lb 110z boy. 1/09/18 I laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. I wish someone had been clearer about after surgery care, or pre OP care even. The day After surgery I was in so much pain because I needed to poop. I strained for two hours before I gave up and left to get a suppository . Still hard but I finally went for about 30 mins straight. Few days later,more problems and more pills. While wiping I felt a bulge in my vaginal opening. Of course I googled it. Recycle is the 1st thing that popped up. I've been reading about it ever since. I've tried getting into my OBGYN,no luck yet but I goto my primary care Dr Monday.

I know Google is bad but I'm almost 100% sure I hurt myself and am now officially screwed. I am terrified. I've read countless things about surgery, good and bad. Pessary inserts to support but not fix. Kegel exercising and so on. I'm so upset and have crying on and off all day. I'm 30 years old and have 2 kids. I can't just stop being a mom and have serious surgery. If anyone can offer any support, success stories living with this, pros for surgery ,just any real life experiences. Please I am literally sick with worry. Thank you .

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    My family Dr didn't examine me. He tried explain that this isn't a big deal. But I don't see it that way. He's a great Dr but this time I don't agree with him. I am very depressed and upset today. I see my OBGYN Thursday. I called three nearest uryo-gyno and I need a referral. I am super ticked. I have horrible anxiety about pelvic exams and I'm already nauseous thinking about it. Not only does my regular OBGYN get to mess around up there but now ill get to have a new Dr up there. Wonderful.

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