Lilymax Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 When my second DS was delivered, I had to have a huge episiotomy due to shoulder dystocia and his failing heart rate. I've had a minor rectocele and cystocele since then, though it's not really very minor anymore. Anyway, I know I need to make a consultation to arrange for surgical repair, but I've been putting it off because really, when do moms ever have time for something like that? But really...the issues stemming from it are getting old and I really think it's time to fix it. Of course, as soon as I decide this, I start seeing lawyer commercials on TV about faulty mesh being used in these types of surgeries and I'm thinking...great! Anyway, if anyone has any BTDT experience to share, I would love to hear it. (i.e. recovery time, post-surgical pain, what TEA time is like afterward...) Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamachanse Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hey mama. I did some research on this because my last two births have resulted in uterin prolapses for me. Both times they have slowly made their way back up, but I know this will be a lifetime issue I have to deal with. You should check out the wealth of information here: http://www.wholewoman.com/ I am still wading through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 For me, it was a quick recovery, very little pain med, not miserable. I do feel "scarred" and am glad I did this after the teA time of my life was over. My hormones had left, I wasn't trying to conceive, and I'm not involved in a romantic relationship. If I had one or two of them still active, I suspect I would have figured a way to "cope". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I had the sling surgery for bladder prolapse 1 year ago. (I have forgotten the medical terms!) I couldn't be happier! My recovery was painless. The worst part was having to wear a catheter for several days (4-5) after surgery. I have had no complications and I can jump, sneeze, cough, run...(you get the idea) again. I couldn't lift heavy objects including my dd for 4 weeks. I did do PT before deciding on the surgery. My dh took care of things at home. Hth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The worst part was having to wear a catheter for several days (4-5) after surgery. Mine was out the next morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Mine was out the next morning. Lucky! Oh, and I do not have any noticeable scarring...and teA is fine:lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilymax Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks for the info! Glad to hear recovery wasn't bad. I am checking out that Whole Woman website now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonermomma Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I had a radical hysterectomy, bladder lift, and rectal hernia repair done all at once last October. I will say the vaginal/rectal repair was the most painful part of the procedure, but my repair was large. TeA was painful for quite a while as well because it tightened everything so much. The hardest part for me was a 4 week lifting restriction. My twins were 22 months old and were over my weight limit so that was a challenge. All that being said, it was well worth it and I felt like a new woman once I was all healed up. (and I don't wet my pants when I sneeze anymore!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm holding off. I have a rectocele, cystocele, and urocele to different degrees. The worst is definitely the urocele - fallen bladder. My damage was done with Baby #5 - a.k.a. Pumpkin Head. :glare: However, I will say that how good/bad it is varies a LOT. It was dreadful earlier this year after a surgery and I didn't see how I could continue with it at all. Then it improved. Every time I've gone through a truly wretched time, it's been followed by improvement. It will be unpleasant for 6-8 weeks after this baby. My perinatologists have said that unless it's truly a quality of life issue, to not repair it. I wouldn't have an optional hysterectomy and as of right now it isn't preventing us from babies, so I'm surviving. Well, more than that - it's different but not horrible most of the time. I'd say if you can use the bathroom without splinting, assistance, etc. and you're pain free, leave it alone. If it's truly affecting quality of life, fix it. I'm very (very) scared of having it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 LOL--I'm sitting here doing Kegels while I read this thread. It's kind of like when your head starts to itch during a discussion of lice. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 LOL--I'm sitting here doing Kegels while I read this thread. It's kind of like when your head starts to itch during a discussion of lice. :lol: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 LOL--I'm sitting here doing Kegels while I read this thread. It's kind of like when your head starts to itch during a discussion of lice. :lol: :smilielol5: That is too funny.. so am I!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilymax Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 LOL about the Kegels! Count UP the elevator....and DOWN.... :lol: Unfortunately, it has affected me in the bathroom (too TMI to talk about how) and has for years, but it just feels different now...which makes me wonder if it's getting worse. My OB basically said the same thing yours did, Blsdmama... Decisions, decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilesonly Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I haven't been there for a LONG time, but a good place for this info/support/and resources is a website/forum called Hystersisters. There is an entire forum dedicated to PFR and bladder repair. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I did. I'd rather not describe as it is TMI, but recovery was very fast and I was up and operational with just a few days of taking it easy. TeA is just fine now, thanks, and all the plumbing is working much better as well. Surgery was 8 years ago and I've been very happy with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm in the minor category. I've heard teA is affected if not done right. There is a doctor in Chattanooga that is supposed to be the best for this, but you have to pay cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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