1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Genitourinary Prolapse

Where are you?

Posted , 14 users are following.

barb89646
barb89646

i know this site is from the UK but I live in Vancouver Canada and I'm wondering where all of you are?

0 likes, 52 replies

52 Replies

Next
  • Jan999
    Jan999 barb89646

    Posted

    The UK. Do you have a similar site in Canada and the U.S.?
  • barb89646
    barb89646

    Posted

    Mostly from the. UK so far!  This is the only site I found when I was looking for information...
  • lynn53651
    lynn53651 barb89646

    Posted

    Hi Barb

        I am from Canada as well. Do you have a prolapse bladder or have you ever had surgery for prolapse.

                                             Lynn

    • barb89646
      barb89646 lynn53651

      Posted

      Yes, I did have a prolapsed bladder that progressed over 5 years, this the surgery 4 weeks ago today!
    • barb89646
      barb89646

      Posted

      Lynn, please contact me if you would like more information on my experience with this charming surgery😜
  • chey317
    chey317 barb89646

    Posted

    I live in the US in Indiana. This was the only informative sight I could find. I have surgery Friday (in 2 days) for rectocele and prolapse.
    • barb89646
      barb89646 chey317

      Posted

      Best luck!  Please get back to us and let us know hiw it's going!  Rest, rest, rest some more...
    • fragglerocker
      fragglerocker chey317

      Posted

      I was only thinking of you. Was surgery delayed thought you were in on 26th February?
    • chey317
      chey317 barb89646

      Posted

      i will try but it is definately like the day before Christmas and I wasn't able to sleep last night. I did the same thing the night before I got induced when I had my son too. I am hoping I wil sleep tonight since I didn't sleep much last night. I am nervous. After surgery did it feel the same as after giving vaginal birth or worse?
    • chey317
      chey317 fragglerocker

      Posted

      Yes, my doctor had me scheduled for the 27th but at my last consultation she realized I needed a lot more work than she initally planned for so she moved it back so that she would have more time to do my surgery. She said it was an outpatient surgery but I chose to take the 23 hour watch thing so I can stay in the hospital over night. I am in Indiana.  I am hoping everything runs smooth. I am only 20. I had my son when I was 15 and I was cut from front to back, tissue, muscle, and all and she just stitched my my skin and it stayed open and my perineal muscle deteriorated and my bladder and rectum prolapsed. My sphincter muscle is damaged too from delivery of my son. He got stuck pretty bad in my pevlis. But, my surgery is bright and early at 7 am in the morning. Any last minute advice??
    • barb89646
      barb89646 chey317

      Posted

      Give yourself up to a higher power and trust that all will be well.  I wish you all the best.  Please get back and let us know how you are, ok?  You are in our thoughts....
    • chey317
      chey317 barb89646

      Posted

      I will be on here as soon as I am with it and have my computer! Thank you for the support and encouragement!
    • tlee
      tlee chey317

      Posted

      Its not the same as when you gave birth because then your perinium was cut but you didnt have vaginal wounds. It is a little worse but you'll be so medicated after the surgery that you wont be in pain. By that evening or the next morning they'll have you up walking and the pain is very manageable. I would not call it excruciating pain and the worst part does pass within the first couple of days. After that you'll feel ok because you are resting and taking it easy. You'll be tempted to think you can get up and act like a 20 year old but dont or your body will let you know it. Good luck! I'm thinking you'll heal faster than any of us because of your age!
    • chey317
      chey317 tlee

      Posted

      I am so happy to hear that. I know it is a serious surgery but i couldn't imagine it being way worse than giving birth. Thank you so much for clearing that up! I have been so confused on what to expect and how to prepare so I've just been reading and researching to see what others have found to be the most helpful. I will try to post tomorrow from my phone how I am feeling and how it goes. I am excited. I have wanted this for so long!
Back to top
Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.