prolaspe

I have been told I have uterine and bladder prolaspe with anterior and postier repair. I have had a shelf pessary but had it in and out several times as it is uncomfortable and makes me sore. Have been using a Femicushion which is ok but am very unsure about surgery, a hysterectomy. Any advice would be welcome. Can I just live with it. What other options to surgery do I have.

[Suzie42]

It depends on whether it stops you doing what you want to do really. I tried pessaries but no good, so as I was so uncomfortable I went for hysterectomy and was best decision for me. I had it done last April. I didnt even realise that I had a problem with my bladder until afterwards. I now go all night without getting up for a wee! I'm not always looking for toilets when I'm out and about as I can now control my bladder like when I was in my 30s. Not everyone is si lucky though.

[Hidden in reply to Suzie42]

I am 72 and fit and healthy but worried about the recovery from a hysterectomy. How long did it take to get to something like normal.

[Suzie42 in reply to Hidden]

I'm 70 and it took 3 months to get back to normal although they do tell you if you lift anything heavy or strain your bowels you can prolapse again. I have avoided both and am fine. You must do the exercises though

[MOLLYMILO007]

Hi there I'm sorry its distressing isn't it...but in my experience if other things aren't helping ..consider surgery honestly I hadca posteier and interior repair and I'm.like a new woman..it took 3 months to get over so don't expect to be back normal within weeks like I did ..I went private but I'm.sure nhs is just the same I just didn't want to wait...I managed mine for 10 yrs with a kegal 8 and hrt and vitimins but then I had to come off hrt and my prolapse suffered badly ..so I bit the bullet and went for it...my consultant said he didn't want to take my uterus out if not needed as it supports your other organs ..so I would consider it...I'm.63 what age are u...but I feel.if it gives u better quality of life no matter what age its got to be a plus....Good luck x

[Jasparswim in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

I'm 62 and going for anterior and posterior repair soon. Pre op on 29th April. I've declined pessaries as I want it all over and done with. Yes 3 months of my life on hold but it will be spent (hopefully) in the sunshine outside. It's my bladder and bowel especially that has dropped ...my bowel is stage 3 bladder stage 2. Not my womb. So hysterectomy not discussed at this time. I think it's also the way to go to get some quality of life at our age. 😃

[MOLLYMILO007 in reply to Jasparswim]

Good for you good luck the pain after is minimal or was for me my overall main issue was emptying my bladder as I wasn't so has to come out with catheter in...so make sure u drink plenty whilst u are In hospital...you will be a new woman honest best thing I did..there will be alot of internal stitches I was shocked at how many that's why it takes 3 months plus to recover.. lots of tlc and rest and keep ur bowels open ...let me know how u get on...my inbox is always open ...jeamette x

[Jasparswim in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

Thankyou 👍😊

[Hidden in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

Thank you for your support. My biggest worry after the op is constipation as I do have issues with it now.

[MOLLYMILO007 in reply to Hidden]

Yes I had too I'm sure that made my prolaose worse so I now take lacido each day and 2 per day if needed so keep your eye on that if u do u be fine..Good luck x

[Hidden in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

Thank you. Had my pessary out but have to go back in four weeks to see if I really want the surgery.

[Desperateforrelief]

Yes, you can just live with it. I had a hysterectomy do to adenomyosis, which is very painful. I have prolapse that I am living with, a bit uncomfortable at times, but I was injured by transvaginal mesh pretty severely. Do not get a mesh sling - that is what injured me. Doctors tell you they are fine. I know a lot of women injured by slings. Also they are made out of polypropylene, a petroleum product. Not good for people and have caused immune disorders. They can do a sling using your own skin - called an autologous sling. This requires time and skill, a lot of doctors don't want to do it. FYI