Is anyone positive about prolapse surgery?

[Stone44]

I have had probs since the birth of my first baby, who is now 56! I had another 3 big babies after her. I never really had any advice and had vaginal hysterectomy after my last baby and then another repair 10 years later. For the past 3/4 years have had several pessary fitted some fine and others not. I am now waiting for op , to hopefully sort me out. I look at this site a lot but feel quite depressed as noone seems positive about surgery ? Opinions please

[Dawn31019]

Hey there I hear you, unfortunately nature of the beast unfortunately.

Your history is very similar to mine I am 56 and have had two children now in there 30s . I have had many , many Gyno interventions and surgeries with the most recent being a vaginal repair in 2020 and by far not the first, possibly not the last .

I’ve had a 13 year history of issues following child birth . I’ve had A TVT mesh sling , yes the one that received so much bad press . bladder prolapse , uterus Prolapse, 3 vaginal wall prolapses , pessaries, physio, electrical stimulation, vaginal hysterectomy.

The last surgery was 2020 , I naïvely thought having a hysterectomy would be the end of my problems ! didn’t realise the vagina walls could prolapse too and also a high risk of bowel prolapse.

As women we learn to live adapt . I don’t think you are ever normal down there after these types of surgery ,

I hope you get some relief soon, what surgery are you waiting for ?

All I can offer is what ever it is in my experience it’s only a temporary fix, especially as we get older .

I’m coming back a man next time lol 😂

Research , research, research , make informed decisions , do what’s best for you, everyone is unique and what suits one doesn’t suit another .

Stay positive I hope you get the resolve you need

Dawn x

[Suzie42 in reply to Dawn31019]

I had a vaginal hysterectomy last April and bladder repair and it's been amazing, I didnt even realise I had a problem with weeing but I had and now go thru the night without waking.I think it could be surgeon skill. As from what I've heard it's very hit or miss with these surgeons.

I hope you get sorted 🤞

[Desperateforrelief]

I was severely injured by transvaginal mesh. I'd stay away from a mesh repair. That said, they can use your own skin, guaranteed not to react, or shrink and lasts at least as long as mesh repairs. It is called an autologous sling. If you find a doctor who can do this, they will be greatly trained and knowledgeable.

[smg60]

I had a bladder prolapse years ago. My obgyn scheduled me for surgery. I was up and walking a few hours after. Stayed one night only in the hospital, went home in the morning. Pretty easy recovery.