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caroline51202
caroline51202

hi I'm 6 day post op after a 2nd A&P op (first op in May of this year). Had a bm today and don't know whether I've torn a stitch in anterior prolapse. I'm bleeding a little bit but it feels like I've opened a wound.  Im v scared that my op will fail again.  Been continuously looking in mirror to make sure bulge is not back! 

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  • Imnotadoctor
    Imnotadoctor caroline51202

    Posted

    It's very early days, please try not to worry too much. I know you have had this op before therefore are more aware of things but don't go looking every day. Rest, rest and more rest. No lifting etc you know all that. If you are worried about the bleeding contact the hospital but a little blood at day 6 is not unusual I think. Good luck.

    • caroline51202
      caroline51202 Imnotadoctor

      Posted

      Thank you. I've overdone things today I think - cleaning, cooking and washing. Will try to take it easy, this has scared me today. X

    • Laura3333
      Laura3333 caroline51202

      Posted

      Caroline, you really shouldn't be doing any of those at six days post op, isn't there anyone else who can do things to help.

      Please be careful, you're going to damage your repairs.

      You should be taking it really easy and resting at this stage, you don't want a third repair.

      no bending lifting or cleaning, the dust can wait, you're more important.x.

    • Imnotadoctor
      Imnotadoctor caroline51202

      Posted

      Have you got someone to help you? You really shouldn't be doing any of those things yet. Sit down put your feet up and do as little as possible. X

    • caroline51202
      caroline51202 Laura3333

      Posted

      Thank you Laura, I've got 2 teenagers and a husband who is v good but I'm v impatient I'm afraid. Learnt my lesson today though, will take it easy in future x

  • tomoko41609
    tomoko41609 caroline51202

    Posted

    Hi, my spotting stopped at day 15th. I started to cook at week 3. Please take it easy.

    By the way, can anyone point what exactly [bending] means? I know no lifting, no mopping... but bending? What house hold activity should I avoid to not bend?

    • trizwizz
      trizwizz tomoko41609

      Posted

      I was told to always bend from the knees rather than bend over - much like people with bad backs are told to bend. More importantly to not stretch up as this can also pout more strain on the pelvic muscles. Even now - six months after - if I reach up a lot I can feel the strain after.
    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 tomoko41609

      Posted

      No down pressure on pelvic floor especially while still healing.

      X

    • tomoko41609
      tomoko41609 trizwizz

      Posted

      Thank you! After I read your comment, I bend my knees to pick up my mobile phone from the floor. Good to know that. Thank you lovely ladies.
  • caroline51202
    caroline51202

    Posted

    Doesn't anyone know how long you have to wait after surgery to have a bath? Seem to recall after first op in May they told me I had to wait and just to take showers. Could do with a good soak in the bath x

    • anne-marie21654
      anne-marie21654 caroline51202

      Posted

      Hi Caroline, i am 18 days post op and im a bit like you with not being able to stop myself from doing bits and pieces despite having help. I am not lifting anything heavy and have adapted the way i do some things so im not lifting.  I was advised to not have a bath for 6 weeks but even after that to not 'soak' in the bath so as not to weaken the stitches. I am desperate for a big long soak lol x

  • caroline51202
    caroline51202

    Posted

    Oh no, 6 weeks seems such a long time Anna-Marie. So frightened that op is going to fail again I'll keep to that x

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