mama2cntrykids Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Right now, I'm in the mist of trying to figure out WHAT to do about my health. I have a grade 3 uterine prolapse and a grade 2 bladder prolapse. The OB GYN that I saw recommended hysterectomy. The info that I've been reading on-line is telling me this is NOT a long-term solution. Apparently, it will "work" for a period of time (weeks, months or years), but in most cases, the vag*na and/or rectum will fall into the space where the uterus was. Thus, creating MORE serious surgeries in the future. I won't do the mesh and a pesserary (sp?) isn't really a long-term solution either. I would just "deal with it" if I could, but my prolapse is pretty bad and is uncomfortable day in and day out. What's left? I would go get a second opinion, but I really think they would say the same thing. Has anyone had sucess with the Whole Woman method? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Pm'd you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 No advice - but :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Pm'd you. Got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I don't know what the answer is. My mom had the same issue and had a hysterectomy when she was 29. She says it was the best decision she ever made because she didn't menstruate anymore. However! She's not the, um, best about taking care of her body. She has bladder and rectum incontinence, but she thinks that is the price women pay for having babies. Never mind that I've had the same number of babies and do not have her problems. I hope you find a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 The best thing I ever did was to have the surgery! Will I likely need surgeries in the future, Yes, do I care, NO. I was sooooo painful before surgery and even with some complications afterwards, I am so happy that I did it. Check out hystersisters.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago. One of the issues I was dealing with was a stage 3+ uterine prolapse. I have had no issues since having my hysterectomy and am so very glad that I had it done. In the future if there is an issue, I will deal with it but, for now, no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 I don't know what the answer is. My mom had the same issue and had a hysterectomy when she was 29. She says it was the best decision she ever made because she didn't menstruate anymore. However! She's not the, um, best about taking care of her body. She has bladder and rectum incontinence, but she thinks that is the price women pay for having babies. Never mind that I've had the same number of babies and do not have her problems. I hope you find a solution. Thanks. Not menstrating would be a plus, but at the same time, I don't want MORE stuff falling out and MORE surgery, kwim? The best thing I ever did was to have the surgery! Will I likely need surgeries in the future, Yes, do I care, NO. I was sooooo painful before surgery and even with some complications afterwards, I am so happy that I did it. Check out hystersisters.com I've checked them out, but only get one or two replies to my questions...kinda frustrating:001_smile:. I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago. One of the issues I was dealing with was a stage 3+ uterine prolapse. I have had no issues since having my hysterectomy and am so very glad that I had it done. In the future if there is an issue, I will deal with it but, for now, no problems. So glad things are working for you:001_smile:. I've been thinking of going in and maybe getting fitted for a pessariry, but I am unsure about that too...sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto4kings Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 My mom had the mesh thing, which somehow got covered with scar tissue, which led to even more problems, constant bladder infections, etc. She eventually had a surgery to remove the mesh, piece by piece, but some of it is still in there overgrown by tissue. I hope you have more options than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I would look into trying physical therapy first. Also, check out the Katy Says blog and read all of her archives. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 My mom had the mesh thing, which somehow got covered with scar tissue, which led to even more problems, constant bladder infections, etc. She eventually had a surgery to remove the mesh, piece by piece, but some of it is still in there overgrown by tissue. I hope you have more options than that. Yeah, I've read so many horrible things about that mesh. At this point it's not an option. I would look into trying physical therapy first. Also, check out the Katy Says blog and read all of her archives. :) Hmmm...thanks! I will check her out. I've set up an appt. with a urologist that specializes in pelvic floor repair. Personally, I'm thinking of getting a pessarary (sp?) for the time being and consider surgery in the future. I really need my toddler to be older and more independant before a huge surgery like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I recommend if you decide to have surgery you seek out a surgeon who specializes in pelvic surgery. There's a new technique where they pull everything up after a hysterectomy and attach it to the backbone. It can be done with minimally invasive surgery (but still a long recovery) with a da Vinci. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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