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Vaginal vault repair help.

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Sandie56
Sandie56

Hi. Anyone had a sacrosphinous fixation for vaginal vault repair.  I am 2weeks post surgery and feel as if the prolapse is still there. Could this be possible? I have done exactly as  I was told re lifting etc. My husband has been brilliant making sure I have been waited on hand and foot. Also I have a urine infection now! Not a happy bunny. Any advice please. 

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  • Cazinbed
    Cazinbed Sandie56

    Posted

    Hi there... I had SF but my womb stitched to the ligament rather than vault... if you search SF you'll see my many posts of despair! you'll see what a dreadful time I had in the early days... it will feel like there's something bearing down ... I thought mine had failed..it's actually the swelling and stitches ... I'm now 13 weeks and that feeling only went about week 8. Don't worry too much... just carry on being sensible and not lifting things. 

    Take care...

    Caz 😇

    • Sandie56
      Sandie56 Cazinbed

      Posted

      Thanks for that. Will try not to worry too much. This is my 3rd op and I don't want to have any more. Too stressful! 

  • DorryC
    DorryC Sandie56

    Posted

    A lot of ladies post saying that they think the prolapse is still there and 95%+ it hasn't happened, it's just the swelling.  While it is possible that a repair fails early what is normal is that the swelling and the body still recovering feels like you still have it.  DO you have your post op appt soon?

    Sorry to hear about your UTI.  Not fun.  I got a nasty bout of stomach flu from the kids 6 days post op and it was horrible, but at least short lived.

    • Sandie56
      Sandie56 DorryC

      Posted

      Thanks  for reassuring me. No my post op appointment is not for another 10 weeks 
    • Sandie56
      Sandie56 DorryC

      Posted

      I have called doctor and got antibiotics for infection. Feeling bit better about things today. Hopefully will be better still when infection is gone. 
  • hana007
    hana007 Sandie56

    Posted

    Hi Sandie

    I felt exactly the same after the same surgery at 4 weeks. Lumps and bumps and all sorts. 7 weeks later I feel fantastic. Time and perience and keep resting. I didn't lift a finger for 6 weeks. 

    • Sandie56
      Sandie56 hana007

      Posted

      Thanks. That makes me feel a bit easier. 
  • Carolmaria
    Carolmaria Sandie56

    Posted

    Hi Sandie.  I had the vault repair plus anterior & posterior prolapse repairs 12 days ago. I'm very sore & extremely tired all the time. Sitting is VERY painful, though standing, walking & lying aren't too bad now. My hubby too is being brilliant & fussing over me all the time. I've found the advice & support on this forum invaluable - far better than anything I was told by my surgeon - which was practically nothing - or the hospital - which was just the text book version of recovery, you get the reality on here! I intend to listen to all the advice & continue taking things very easy - however frustrating it may be, I certainly don't want this surgery to fail! Good luck to you. x

    • Sandie56
      Sandie56 Carolmaria

      Posted

      Hope your recovery goes well.  We will just have to be patient. 
  • gayl96733
    gayl96733 Sandie56

    Posted

    Hi 6 weeks post sacrosphinous fixation for bladder prolapse. Had an infection but it has cleared up with anti biotics. Just starting to pick up. Had a problem urinating after op and went home with a catherta. Still having trouble voiding. Just had 6 week check up and was told not to pick up heavy objects again. This is the third time I have had this op. So in joy being looked after and take it easy. It will take at least 6 weeks to come good. Good luck.
    • Sandie56
      Sandie56 gayl96733

      Posted

      Thanks for that. I have got too much time to think about things! Will have to  be patient and be optimistic about things. 
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