TVH Uterine and Bladder Prolapse and Anterior Repair

Your story sounds very similar to mine. 

I’ve been reading and sharing with the ladies on and off for about 4 days. 

My menopause also began in my mid to late 40’s. In addition, I stopped my regular gynecological visits. My partial hysterectomy was done March 22nd. 2018. My physician strongly suggested that I have the hysterectomy while in my late 30’s after deciding not to have another child. I opted out and  now paying the price of other issues that developed over the years. I had not anticipated this recovery period and this much discomfort. I’m normally very active. My husband is not totally convinced that I should be off of my feet this long. Many in my family had thought that this surgery would be a quick fix and I’d be back to cooking, cleaning and an entire host of things. Thankfully, I paid my niece to shop and prepare food for about a week. What is your take on how long will it be before we’re back to household nonsense? LOL After 2 weeks, I’m still exhausted and find myself falling back into bed after a few hours of being up. I love long walks and was told to take short walks around the house, limited trips on stairs. I have doctor’s appointment on Tuesday.

I’m still very uncomfortable, my bladder and bowel functions are very uncomfortable. There’s tremendous pressure on my lower abdomen.  My mind feels scattered, though my ovaries haven’t been removed and I’d begun menopause 7 years ago. The support corset is very uncomfortable! 

Thank you for sharing your story)

Hi KAren

I've had exact same up as you 11 wks post up tvh and anterior repair.

I know what you mean by a running feeling . I tend to feel it low down near urethra but at my 6 wks check all was fine.. We forget the amount of cutting pulling and pushing is involved in the surgery,we put too much pressure on ourselves to get back to normal. I still have tiny plastic stitches come away so I know I'm still healing. I have booked an appointment to get checked a t 12 wks so I know what I feel is normal. I still done lift a kettle even now as I feel it's too early,I am very cautious hun. Please don't worry unnecessary,get checked by your surgeon hun. I'm here if you want to chat. Rest up xxx

We have the same case.   Mine is going 3 months on the 17 of  april.  Maybe your stitches in vagina is healing.  I had that after 3wks on my anus and i put a little of vaseline (petroleum jelly)  and it helped.  I felt heavy on my lower ab too but now that i am almost 3 months it does not bother me much but still am careful not lifting snd avoid reaching /bending that  may cause strain on my pelvic/anus.  Going forward i hope snd prsy for complete recovery and uou too my dear ladies.  God bless!