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Good evening. I am due to have surgery at the end of the month. From what I have read the first month is probably the most difficult. For those of you who have had surgery is there anything you would recommend that I can prepare for/purchase to male life more comfortable/practical in the first weeks. Thank you in advance.
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trudy14192 paddiwhack
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Hi, I'm 4-weeks post surgery tomorrow for a rectocele, cestocele, bladder suspension, and vaginal repair. I bought a PikStick 32" and revolves from amazon (you will carry this around like it's your baby!) No bending!! My Dr told me absolutely no lifting anything more than 5 pounds for 3 months. No driving for 4 weeks. Put all my pots and pans on the counter tops for cooking. I can load the top of the dishwasher and my hubs loads the bottem. I bought slip on tennis shoes for walking. He encourages me to take short walks all day. Sleeping in my bed at night and and napping on the sofa or recliner. Showers only for first week and after that soaking in the tub once a day for 15 min then showering. Use hand help shower if yiubhave one to spray you vagina and using a squeeze peri bottle when using the bathroom just to feel clean. I wore medium bass for he first week and now I wear thin liners. You will have discharge for a couple of months. My dr said my stitches will not dissolve for a couple of months. He will release me for intercourse once the stitches are gone and the tissue is healed (poor hubs!) buy small containers of detergent and softners and leave on top of the washer/dryer. Buy everything a head of time. I've been on merilax twice a day beginning 2 months before surgery and will continue for another couple months. I add it to what ever I'm drinking and it has no taste. Eat a pear with skin everyday for the fiber. I'm still doing that as well. I have not done any house work other than putting dishes in the dishwasher and light laundry. You have to take each piece out of the washer one at a time and put in the dryer. I started laundry my 3rd week. But very light. Put pet supplies where you don't have to bend to reach them. Place everything you use on the top shelve of your fridge. I bought baby wipes to keep by the toilet bc after you wipe with toilet paper it cleans you much better. I know this is a lot of info and I hope it helps😃 If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I just went for my 3 week check up and everything was looking good and I can start driving again Tuesday (thankfully) my dr didn't want me sitting on a inflatable bc it pits to much pressure on the repair area. He recommend soft pillows. I have to drink 2 liters of water per day. Yikes! I hope this helps. Many blessings to you!🙏??
paddiwhack trudy14192
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Thanks so much for all this info. I’m beginning to feel nervous of this surgery and and a little concerned about restrictions regarding recovery. Your comments are really helpful. Wishing you a trouble free and speedy recovery
Xx
trudy14192 paddiwhack
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Hi, just want to say it's really been okay. The first couple of days after surgery was a little painful but not bad as long as you take your meds. I quit taking the pain meds after four days and just took Tylenol bc I wasn't really hurting. It's really a very easy surgery and you will feel like you can do everything but you have to just be careful. I was walking up and down the sidewalk on day 2 after surgery which is encouraged (light walking not fast.) I was very sceptical before surgery as well. One thing that really helped me with building strong tissue for the stitches was the getting the Mona Lisa Touch treatments. It did SO MUCH GOOD FOR ME. Did you have that done? Thank you so much.
paddiwhack trudy14192
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Thank you. I feel better now! 3 days till op. Loads of meals in the freezer In Throw away containers.
No I haven’t had any treatment but have been reading as much as possible and will just listen to my body. I hope you’re doing well still take care x
rodeojo trudy14192
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trudy14192 rodeojo
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Hi, it's a procedure that builds tissue inside the vagina and it helps with symptoms of menopause. It helped so much to build the tissue in my vagina so my dr would have a good foundation for stitching.
If you have any questions, I'll be happy to help.
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rodeojo trudy14192
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trudy14192 rodeojo
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Hi, click on the little envelope right next to your name to private message. You can google Mona Lisa Touch Treatment and it will give you the link. Glad to hear you scheduled your surgery. So now you have a long time to prepare. Another thing my dr requested I do before surgery was Pelvic floor physical therapy. I did that for 6 months before surgery and it really helped to prepare the muscles for surgery. I know this all sounds so overwhelming but it was really wasn't. Take care and message me anytime. 😃
mazmoo72 paddiwhack
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Good luck with your op - I am due to have the same at the end of the month - and very nervous about the recovery - especially as I am a mum to 2 young children!!! I look forward to your updates over the coming weeks! Wishing you well. M
paddiwhack mazmoo72
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Talk soon. One day to go and counting. Need to cook my Christmas cakes tomorrow!
trudy14192 paddiwhack
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mazmoo72 paddiwhack
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paddiwhack
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I had my op on 3rd and came home on 4th. I’m taking things very slowly and a bit bored but .... it was such s relief I feel great compared to my anticipated immediate post op period.
I have had no stinging or problems passing urine. I had a bowel movement which posed no discomfort yesterday and today. I am taking ibuprofen 600mg three times daily and lactulose 15mls twice daily.
Blood loss was fairly heavy for the first two days now very light.
My surgeon repaired a moderate cystocele a grade II rectocele and refashioned and strengthened my perineum.
I feel very confident it has been successful.
He also prescribed anti inflammatory sachets to dissolve in water and apply direct to the perineal area. I don’t have a bidet so I sit on the loo and gently pour the solution from a bottle over affected area. It’s called
Rosalgin 500mg specifically for vaginal use.
My check up is next Friday 7 days post op.
I feel so much more comfortable than I imagined. But I am very tired and I’m resting and being extremely careful.
Good luck ladies
trudy14192 paddiwhack
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Hi, so glad to hear you're doing well! It gets better each day! I know the hot baths (during the 2ndweek post-op) helped me. So rest rest rest and little walks in between. I'm 7 weeks post-op now and feel so much better. My dr said the most important thing to remember is no lifting anything over five pounds for three months. Stay strong and let us know how you're progressing. Hugs!
paddiwhack trudy14192
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Thanks Trudy. Today I’m beginning to feel a bit uncomfortable. I think there’s a bit of inflammation and I can feel the stitches more.
I forgot to say I am in Spain.
The thought of a nice warm bath sounds great 😀
trudy14192 paddiwhack
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Hi again. I had so many stitches. I felt them for at least the first 3 weeks. They finally just dissolved at 6 weeks. My dr did say the stitches may be annoying for a few weeks. But like I said once you can start soaking in warm water for about 15 min each time it helps with softening the stitches some. Did your dr say you can start soaking at week 2? I could only shower the first week. Hope you feel better soon! 😃
paddiwhack trudy14192
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