Please someone help me I have just had prolapse surgery less than 2 weeks ago and been told not to be on my feet for 6 weeks am not allowed to drive for 6 weeks not allowed to lift anything heavier than a half a kettle of water not allowed to stand long but the past week I have been standing quite alot constantly on my feet because I have 3 small children so it's hard to stay lying down all day and night anyways the past 2 days a have felt alot of pressure down below and today it feels as if I have a tampon hanging out of me there is nothing there only way I can describe the feeling sorry also am a little nippy am starting to worry incase I have done to much and messed my self up inside with the constant standing am starting to worry has this been for nothing has anyone else experienced this ? Is the tampon feeling normal? Or have I messed up my operation? Aslo how long did people take to heal ? Please am begging for any advice previous experiences I will be forever grateful as am worried sick am also peeing down my self quite alot from I had this never had this problem before x
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Tampon feeling normal Try get plenty of rest it's so important for long term out come of pelvic surgery.
Is a jaggy feeling normal to ? Am trying my hardest to get some rest but its not so easy with children. Do you have any other pointers for a successful recovery please x
I've had alot complications with my pelvic surgery currently in hospital with hematoma...I will tell you though from talking to my physio over past 11 months she said rest is essential even if you feel fine doing to much can cause reprolapse jaggy feeling could relate to stitches..sending lots of healing hugs 🫂
How hard for you. Have you got nobody to help with your children? I think you need to start doing as you have been told to and if you cannot ask to see your consultant again who can check if you've hurt the repair. When I had my surgery luckily at 68 and a husband to look after me, I did nothing for 6 weeks and have been fine. I was told never to lift anything heavy ever again. I really hope you can get help soon. Take care
Hi I had my surgery 6 weeks ago for anterior and posterior prolapse had a yellow / greenish discharge more or less since now on 2 lots of antibiotics to clear it up did anyone tell you when to start pelvic floor exercises also told I can carry on normal activities but no heavy lifting again problem with this kind of surgery I am told it can happen again and does quite frequently take care
Sorry you have had infections after surgery, so unlucky. I hope it all clears up soon. I was told to start doing pelvic floor exercises straight away and build them up from min to Max over a few weeks. I was also told to do them going forward forever to stop prolapse recurrence. Hope this helps x
Thank you so much my consultant has not told me that yet I am seeing him again in 2 weeks to check the infection has gone I will mention the pelvic floor exercises to him then
I had prolapse surgery and a hysterectomy 15 months ago and am still struggling with it all. Had a major post-op bleed 12 days after surgery and that has complicated everything. Now suffering pudendal neuralgia complicated by bowel issues. I wish I had never had the hysterectomy and maybe tried a pessary before rushing into surgery. Hindsight is a great thing.Please listen to what the specialist said and you have to rest for 6 weeks, no lifting and no heavy lifting even after 6 weeks.
It is really important you rest otherwise you may not recover as well and unfortunately prolapses can reoccur. Isn't there anyone that can help with your young children? Please take good care of yourself, it is so important. 💐
I feel exactly same as you biggest regret
I had my operation in 2022. I think your fear of damaging your recovery is making all the symptoms worse. I too worried I'd ruined everything doing some gardening. I was fortunate that I had gone private and the consultant agreed to examine me. I was reassured everything was in place. I felt so much better. Is there any way you can get an examination to put your mind at rest then use the fear for good by making sure you don't overdo it from now on. You will feel very tired for a while yet. Listen to your body. You need help with the children. I am fine now but unfortunately have been left with stress incontinence. I hope yours improves but otherwise tena pads (or similar) will be your fall back I'm afraid. Good luck and try not to worry.
Am 5 weeks in after my op still sore but feeling a bit better tampon feeling still there managing to do my pelvic floor exercises fine. Am a bit freaked out though well really freaked out today is the first day I have been able to open my legs and have a look so wish I never looked !! Why I'm I sewed up with a bit of skin like hanging down ? Like how am I ment to have sex or even put a tampon in after am healed if its sewed closed I never asked for this why have they done this to me or does it dissolve or something can someone please tell me am not going mad ?? I feel like balling my eyes out xx
It's terribly important to rest as much as possible. The other symptoms sounds quite normal. Try to do your pelvic floor exercises later to help incontinence. Get some help with your children. No lifting at all! I remember the milk and kettle being an effort but it with ease gradually. You have had a huge operation.It will take time...even 6-9 months to feel normal again. Lay down in the afternoons. Get your husband,friends,relatives to help out with household tasks ie ironing, hoovering,shopping and cook very simple dinners.
You must look after you in order to heal properly.
Take care
Sarah xx
I had bladder repair surgery 5 years ago it is very important to rest for the full 6 weeks you must find help with your children try to get the dr to examen you if for nothing else peace of mind…if you do not take care now you may regret it later wishing you health
I had surgery 8 weeks ago. You can walk and get up. Just no lifting is the crucial part. I still have that tampon feeling . I went for my six week check up and the Gynaecologist said that the stitches I can feel as they have not yet Disolved. Told me another 4 weeks of no lifting. Just do what you can. Potter around, but no lifting. I used a plastic jug to slowly fill kettle and saucepans on the stove. Just adapt. Don't pick the kids up. You will improve weekly and then daily. I even got on my bicycle today for a short ride 👍👍
Am 5 weeks in after my op still sore but feeling a bit better tampon feeling still there managing to do my pelvic floor exercises fine. Am a bit freaked out though well really freaked out today is the first day I have been able to open my legs and have a look so wish I never looked !! Why I'm I sewed up with a bit of skin like hanging down ? Like how am I ment to have sex or even put a tampon in after am healed if its sewed closed I never asked for this why have they done this to me or does it dissolve or something can someone please tell me am not going mad ?? I feel like balling my eyes out xx
The stitches can take 2-3 months to dissolve. We all heal at a different pace.
This won't be much help but I didn't have three small children in my care but still found it difficult to rest and not undertake housework or lifting etc , please try to ignore everything but the most urgent stuff,!
I managed reasonably well but 18 months later was in charge of a granddaughter who tripped and fell over. She lay on the ground, arms imploringly held out to me as she howled so I ran to her and did the most stupid action of lifting her up.
As I did so I felt an internal 'pop' and knew that I had ruined my surgery.
I write this to try to encourage you, no matter how much they cry, not to lift your children up! My granddaughter, of course, was happily playing again ten minutes later, oblivious to the damage caused! It was my decision to lift her but a very poor one!!
It all sounds normal to me having had similar. Pace yourself and do not overdo it or you will feel worse!
Do small physical activities then sit down. Take painkillers if you need them.I still take Nurophen and Paracetamol some days or Co Codamol if very sore.
Coconut oil is soothing for around the vagina if you are dry.I take spare pants everywhere and do my pelvic floor exercises daily! Squeezy app is great for reminding me to do my pelvic floors otherwise I leak more.
You have had major surgery and it may take up to a year to feel 100% again although I am older.
Walking short distances and gentle yoga is helpful. Warm baths in the evening and taking very good care of yourself.
Read Heal Pelvic Pain by Amy Stein- useful and helpful.
You will feel gradually so much better.
Take care
Love Sarah xx
Am 5 weeks in after my op still sore but feeling a bit better tampon feeling still there managing to do my pelvic floor exercises fine. Am a bit freaked out though well really freaked out today is the first day I have been able to open my legs and have a look so wish I never looked !! Why I'm I sewed up with a bit of skin like hanging down ? Like how am I ment to have sex or even put a tampon in after am healed if its sewed closed I never asked for this why have they done this to me or does it dissolve or something can someone please tell me am not going mad ?? I feel like balling my eyes out
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