Prolapse bladder

[giggy63]

Hi all, wanted to know if anybody has had a pessary ring fitted for a prolapse bladder? Ime 57 and had a hysterectomy when i was 42 and have had 2 children. I have grade 3 prolapse and want to try the pessary, has anyone had any experience with one? Many thanks.

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Pessary ring

[Poppycat999]

I'm having one fitted this thursday a ring pessary with support 64mm please message me if you have one fitted as l would like to message someone who is in the same boat. All the best to you.

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

Yes of course, will you let me know how you get on and what its like to have it fitted? Many thanks.

[Poppycat999]

Hi l have just had a ring pessary 64mm with support fitted this morning at my local surgery. I cant feel it thank goodness! I was scared waiting to go in as first one too big hurt and she took it straight out again. This one l cant feel. I dont know if l could get it out if it does but doctor says l should be able to. She says sex is ok with it in or it can be took out and put in again. Yet to contemplate that yet! Apparently you fold it to put it in. I'm surviving bowel movements by taking cosmocol sachets. They are doing the treat so I'm actually coping although I'm eating so damn sensibly its ridiculous. Please keep in touch all you pessary wearers.

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

Thats great news, made me feel a bit better about having mine fitted. Still waiting for my letter to go! Would you let me know how you get on when you take it out and fit it yourself as ime a bit worried about this? Many thanks to you.

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

So am l worried about it too!Will let you know. Dont know when it will be.

[Wizboz in reply to Poppycat999]

Hi there…I had a pessary ring for 8 yrs…it worked and gave me huge relief…as I had a prolapsed bladder and frontal vaginal prolapse. It then began to give me huge problems…bleeding…infections…shooting pains etc…I was referred for surgery…the surgeon was totally shocked when he took it out…he said I’d been oversized and it was no wonder I was in a mess…yet it had helped for many years. I had the operation last April..2022…it worked in that I no longer had that dreadful hanging feeling inside,..however …18mths on…I find I’m weeing a lot more and this stresses me out….make sure you are sized properly…I neve4 had sex often…it was too uncomfortable…and emptying my bowel became an issue sometimes…as you’re not supposed to strain…but in general..the pessary ring helped me.🙏

[Poppycat999]

Hi I'm now having a bit of discomfort with ring pessary but only slightly l might wait till GP appointment week tomorrow. Think maybe need one size smaller or maybe it's not exactly in the right place. I am glad l have it though as dont feel dragging feeling just think it takes a while to get one that suits.Please let me know about your experience when you have one and which type you have and which size.

[giggy63]

Yes i will do. Still waiting for a letter with appt, hope it will be soon.

[Downtrodden1]

Hi giggly63, did you have the ring fitted yet ?

[giggy63 in reply to Downtrodden1]

Hi, no not yet still waiting for a letter for an appointment. Have you got one fitted?

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

Hi wondering if you have had your ring pessary put in yet?Had mine in for 2 weeks went back for check up doctor took it out checked and put it back in.

2 weeks later l felt something when washing l thought l know what that is it was down too low. I pulled it out.

My husband and myself put it back in yesterday then 2 hours later it was down low again it's out now so we are going to have another go this morning!

I have been quite moist lately wondering if that's making it slip?

Other ladies experiences please?

[cassie1208 in reply to Poppycat999]

Hi again from a few days agoI had my pessary ring fitted 2 days ago and it keeps falling out. I was getting stressed and teary but now I just put it back it. I think I’m doing it OK but sure enough there is the ring appeared again so I pull it out.

How are you doing with yours?

I want to persevere with it as even if it keeps coming out it is taking away most of the dragging feeling. I’ve got an appt in 4 days if the bigger size arrives before then!

Do you think I will get it right eventually? How many different rings - who knows! Since I had ring in its come out must be 20 times.

Thanks

[giggy63 in reply to cassie1208]

Hi. Havnt even got appt to have mine fitted. They say it will be 4 to 6 mnths! Makes me wonder if its worth it! Hope it gets better for you. X

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

That's ridiculous they should be able to do it at your local surgery. Dr gives you prescription you go to chemist get it and take it to your surgery and your doctor or one in the practice should do it for you. That's if it's a ring pessary anyway.

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

It is a ring pessary. I got to have it fitted at hospital as no one at surgery is trained! Lol.

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

I think you should complain to your surgery someone should be able to fit your ring pessary especially for checking purposes as hospital appointments take too long. My husband puts mine back in for me it's not that difficult to do. The doctor at my surgery says she puts about 2 a week in. Let me know how it goes when you have it. You obviously dont live in a good prolaspe area lol.

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

Can you tell me what part of the country you live in as l will make sure l dont move there? My area is southwest a retirement holiday area so prolaspe is more common here l guess.

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

I live in the west midlands. Surely its not that hard to fit one saying no one can do it at doctors its real bad.

[Poppycat999 in reply to cassie1208]

Hi I've had mine about a month just less than a month. Mines come out once on it's own while trying to poop. I've pulled it out a couple of times as it felt too low. You need a bigger one l think if it comes out alot. Make sure you know what size it is. The measurement is the total diameter across in millimetres. Its confusing as they call them size 2 and 3 etc. Measure it yourself so as you know.

I've got problems at present pooping l cant go even though its fairly soft

I have a retroverted uterus pushing on my bowel restricting it. Like a bent hosepipe I'm guessing. That or fibroids or something wrong. I'm eating so healthy too. I pulled the ring out last night in case its blocking my bowel putting it back when I've been. What an absolute nightmare! Really fed up and just had rhubarb juice (hate damn prunes)

I'm not happy at present cos going to the loo should be normal! The ring pretty much stops alot of the prolaspe discomfort but I've got to be able to poop! Hubby says put ring in daytime take it out at night.

Please keep in touch

[Poppycat999 in reply to cassie1208]

Yes l think you will find a ring pessary that suits you. It definitely sounds like it's too small l think the trick is to get it to sort of wedge there not too tight. Mines come out a couple of times. It's when l need a poop. I dont want a bigger one in case it's too difficult to go. My retroverted uterus is the problem. I'm much happier with my ring as l dont feel the horrible dragging uncomfortable feeling so much. I pull it out if its low and l need to go and we put it back in later on. I need it in the day when on my feet at night it's ok to leave it out sometimes at least l know it's not stuck there rubbing my insides. Mines 64mm with support middle. It's good to know what size you have. Just measure its diameter in millimetres and that's its size. Good luck with your next one 🤞

[Wizboz in reply to Poppycat999]

Poppy it shouldn’t slip out if it’s fitted properly 🙏I could feel the bottom of the ring if I inserted my finger…but would never have been able to pull it out..it was in firmly…I think you need another size tbh…🙏good luck🥰

[Downtrodden1]

I did, last yr. developed an infection. Had another 2 fitted. First 1 fell out. 2 one was very uncomfortable. I had to remove it my self as I was at work and didn’t want another infection. Third 1 was starting to get uncomfortable, so I took it out. I didn’t find any advice on what to look out for etc. With COVID, I was still working , plus lifting heave items. and didn’t want to have to attend hospital. Didn’t think much of staff that did fitting. Trying to get advice on here. I feel let down with health service.

[Downtrodden1 in reply to Downtrodden1]

I’ve just booked a phone consultation with a pilate specialist in this field. Not until next week.

[Poppycat999 in reply to Downtrodden1]

Probably help a bit but they will most probably only try and teach you pelvic floor exercises. Dont do The plank or sit ups as both are bad for prolaspe as is heavy lifting.

I think women need re designing our bits should last us a lifetime!

[Poppycat999 in reply to Downtrodden1]

I'm on vagifem tablets up there twice a week. I think it gives you a little boost of estrogen after menopause also a bit of moisture to not irritate with having a ring pessary. Are you on any sort of medication. I would imagine if you are too dry a ring inside could irritate you. If you are still having periods non of this applies to you. All the best to you.

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

Ime on elleste solo 1mg, estrogen only hrt.

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

Hi giggy63Just wondering how you are getting on l suppose you are still waiting for your ring pessary appointment. I would ask them to teach you how to put it in yourself in case it comes out or irritates by getting lower.

I'm familiar with mine now it's like my little friend. It means l can go out and do more without the horrible dragging lump feelings. I do have trouble with it sometimes getting in the way of number 2. All in all it's good. I would like to try a few more to see if maybe theres one that l could go easier with but maybe not. I'm definitely keeping this one. Let me know how it goes with yours and what they give you?

Dont worry about having it fitted. Dont be too alarmed if it comes down or out either. All the best hope you get your appointment soon

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

Hi poppycat999 hope your well. Still no sign of an appt yet! Seems they using covid as an excuse for everything that you have to wait for these days! Surely its a simple thing to have fitted. Probly be next year before i get it done as still saying no appts. Fed up with it all.

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

Hi Giggy63 Its lovely to hear from you. Husbands Birthday yesterday went for Carvery stupidly l ate loads and had a dessert Regretting it today! Had to pull ring out last night for number 2 as too low anyway. Haven't been properly yet feeling bloated too. I will get him to put it back as soon as l have gone. Hate hate being without it. I think you should ask your surgery if you can attend a different surgery where someone can fit a ring pessary for you. Surely if you go to a different place/surgery you could get it done quicker.

It basically stops the horrible dragging lump type feelings for me. Not 100% all the time but 85% or even a bit higher.

The GP at my local surgery says she fits approximately 2 to 3 rings a week because l asked her how common it is.

Good luck

[Poppycat999]

Hi Giggy63 hope you are ok. Maybe you are feeling better? so arent on here anymore. I was wondering if you got your ring yet? Best wishes

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

Hi poppycat999 hope your well? Yes at last i got appt to have ring fitted on 17th sept! So glad as its getin worse. I just hope it works.

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

Good luck for 17th. Let me know what size you get? It doesn't hurt when inserting just a bit of discomfort nothing really. Mines 64mm with support middle. I call mine my flexible friend 😁 Message me after 17th.

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

Will do. Just hopes it works as i really dont want surgery

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

Hi. Had ring fitted today but dropped out after first wee. Real dissapointed x

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

Oh no what size was it? Hope it happened before you left hospital/surgery.Have you told them? You can put it back you know. You fold it in half and insert it then push it up as far as you can with one finger middle one is best. You should warm it first under warm water and di it quickly loads online of how to

Good luck

[Poppycat999 in reply to Poppycat999]

Hope you are ok. It must be so disappointing after all the waiting its probably too small or maybe a different type would be suitable. Mine gets lower with bowel movements l have to take cosmocol sachets one a day to go as l had terrible discomfort/difficulty going think uterus is pushing into my bowels l have to go round a bend maybe? I'm still waiting to see gynecologist! Think everything is lower than it should be. Terrified of whats dropping. You should have a check 2 weeks from fitting so you shouldn't have to wait long. Good luck with the next one.

[giggy63 in reply to Poppycat999]

Hi poppycat999. It was a size 68. Prob too small. Phoned today and got to go 29th sept to health centre where it was fitted so not too long to wait! The only other option is surgery and really dont want that but dont want to be like this either! Women have all the problems lol

[Poppycat999 in reply to giggy63]

Hi Giggy I'm glad your appointment isnt too long. I think maybe drink loads of water immediately afterwards and ask if you can wait till you've had a wee before you leave the surgery. I think on lots of sites online you are supposed to wait a bit to see if they are comfortable bending sitting bearing down slightly etc. I recently read it's easier if you still have a uterus. I was trying to think why probably more bends and not so straight to fall out maybe. Women are a crap design. I take a sachet daily to soften my poo otherwise l cant go or the ring would fall out. I try and lie down alot evening time. I find short bursts on feet ok hours on feet uncomfortable. Try to not let it get you down. I did the crying bit alot first now l try and alter my life as minimal as possible to accommodate the annoying situation. I'm not too bad with my alterations. Diet, short bursts, lying down more evenings. All the best. Message after your next one.

[Poppycat999]

Hi Giggy how are you getting on? Is it ok? Best wishes Poppycat999