Recovery Update - 24 Hours Post Prolapse Repair Surgery & Vaginal Hysterectomy
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- This video describes my first 12 hours post pelvic organ prolapse repair surgery, while hospitalized, and my plans for going home. I discuss my pelvic and abdominal pain, adjusting to my suprapubic catheter, vaginal packing, side effects of IV pain medication, and medical interventions I received while hospitalized.
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Hello, Friend.
I’m your new fan at 61 just now addressing a cystocele, rectocele, and bladder incontinence surgically after everything else failed. My last baby just turned 22.
I’m a physical fitness buff with a solid core (my urogynecologist noticed my improvements first) and discovered the hard way that certain exercises cause way too much leakage.
I had my procedure at 7:30 am yesterday, June 4. I was discharged at noon from the actual hospital, complete with a private room, unlike every other same-day procedure I’ve ever had.
My Foley catheter is the biggest problem. It’s uncomfortable all the time. My butt feels as though I was anally raped. Ironically, the vagina which contains all the sutures is not an issue as long as the pain meds are on board.
Sitting is impossible with the catheter in, but it will be removed Friday, 6/7.
I have no doubt that being physically fit is serving me well through all this.
Lying in recovery from prolapse repair recovery and watching this is very much making me feel less alone. Really appreciate you taking the time x
Feel so badly, you are so young, heal well
Oh my poor thing what you’re going through. I’m going to watch all your movies or your video so I can decide or help me decide if I want to go through this. You’re so young. I am old. Praying for your recovery.
My Girl, I appreciate you sharing your experience with us. This is a Very big decision and when you find a real time documentary of "What to expect when you..."
It's like being given the answers to the test...kinda feels like cheating and don't mind if I do🙏💞
I love reading comments like this! I’m so glad you’ve found it helpful!
Thank you for sharing. This was so helpful! I'm looking at getting a hysterectomy this summer.
Omg your videos are the best I've found yet..
I’m needing the same surgery you had and I’m worried about pain and recovery. I have 3 prolapses (cystocele grade 3, rectocele grade 2, cervical grade 1). Hoping this is the right choice but it’s really affecting my day to day life 😢
Been there done that. You will never be sorry if you get it over with.
I'm getting the same surgery in November and I'm nervous but sick of pain. Plus stage 3 endo
I’m 4 days post op and find I was WAY too worried about this surgery. Knock on wood. Wether it be due to advancements in procedure or my wonderful teams of Drs- one for total hysterectomy done laparoscopically - and one for a prolapse repair - rectocele, bladder and vagina- done vaginally; I only took one of my narcotic pain pills and mainly because I wanted to see if they were any good, haha. My gf had the same procedure years ago and her experience was totally different. Not bad, just different. Like she had packing that was removed the next day. No packing. Thanks for giving us an idea of what this is all about. 💕
Heyyy sis me too had mine done 2/5/24 and I also had a great surgical team …but I experienced soo much pain like every were lol but I’m much better today stay strong 😊
Yes your helping me very much! Thank you for sharing your experience!
I’m having surgery in two days, two prolapse, possibly will take my uterus. I had two C-Sections. Mine comes from mostly from atrophy & a few other things. I had Estrogen base cancer. So I lack lots of Estrogen in my body which is good for me. Higher chance of success rate . The lack of estrogen also bring atrophy in my lady parts inside. It’s been really helpful to watch your experience, doesn’t scare me. I know what to expect know🙂
Yes this is helpful I'm hoping you let us know if you went with a urogynecologist or a urologist
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! I'm having surgery in 2 days for a hysterectomy and 2 prolapse repairs. You're exactly right, there aren't many videos of this whole process out there. I appreciate it very much 💛 How are you doing now?
I posted a one year update a few months back, but I’m about to update that one. Honestly, I’m doing very well! I am in PT for a hypertonic pelvic floor, but it’s helping a lot, and this issue is par for the course with the surgery I had. Stay tuned for the update I’ll post soon! Shoot me an email at personalprolapsestory@gmail.com if you have specific questions as you recover. Good luck!
@@personalprolapsestory awesome, thanks!
I did it and it did not hurt. Today is my 19 day
I’m sure you just had a mesh sling placed. That is not painful. We did not have the same surgery. Whatever “it” was you had done was not the same as all I had done.
I love your videos. In the morning I'm having the same surgery you had. I'm way older than you (69) Your videos have helped .e so much. I'm wondering how long you were in the OR. My Dr. told me to expect 3 hours. He also told me IF I can pee after they take the cath out I can go home the next day. Haha. I just heard you say 3 hours. I went today and bought a lot of fiber food. Thank you again for the videos😊
@rubytaylor4564 I'm 65 and need this same surgery. I just wanted to ask how did the surgery go for you and how are you doing now?
@@becky1925g Almost 3 weeks in and I still have the Foley catheter 😭😭 They tried 3 times to remove it and no go. We just had a hurricane and my surgeon's office is flooded. So I hope this week I will be able to see the surgeon and get some answers. If it wasn't for that I would be fine. Good luck to you.
@@rubytaylor4564 Thank you for your reply. I'm sorry to hear about the problems with the catheter. Did they try to remove it and your bladder wasn't ready yet or something else? If you don't mind me asking, why were you sent home with the catheter? I remember years ago when my mom had her surgery and her bladder wouldn't completely empty when she would pee , the doctor sent her home and told her to self-cather until the bladder was emptying completely. She just couldn't do it by herself and my sister stayed there with her for about a week and did it for her.
@@becky1925g Yes. They tried the next day after surgery and later did a bladder scan. 600cc's in my bladder. Sent me home with it. The following went to the surgeon's office. Tried again and same thing. Yesterday went to Primary Dr. They took it out and same thing. Went to ER and they put it back in. I will go to surgeons office this coming week. I don't feel l can self cath myself. I hope there's medicine I can take.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks so much for your videos! I’m having the same operation in 3 weeks.
let me know how yours went i go in 2 wks this information is very helpful, i am so afraid of needles look like she had 3 iv's
Im 39 i weigh 101 im getting a vaginal hysterectomy on Wednesday and having a huge anxiety about this thank you for this my mom saying they wont probably cath me im scared so much they messed up her cath thank you for sharing your story
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you for your video,I’m scared to death to have it doe and you definitely put me at ease some ❤️God bless,hope your doing well now
The recovery got harder (if you keep watching), but in the end (3 years later), I’d do it again. Be sure to watch my “how to choose a surgeon” video!
I'm going for my hysterectomy ans prolapse surgery on the 7th of August I'm so afraid
What type of prolapse did you have? Thank you for sharing your story.
Greetings. I have been avoiding seeking out POP surgery vids but since my surgery is on Tuesday and it’s not Sunday morning 12:01 am there’s no time to waste. Yesterday I had a complete meltdown out of fear of the unknown and I’m 69. I regret not getting everything done and organized before now but that’s SOP for me , haha. I have 10 Percocet pills and someone said they weren’t very good for pain🫣😱😬 so that has me worried. Nothing specific to ask right now. I just wanted to thank you for posting your experience and May email you post op. AHHHHHH. SO SCARED.
Thank you for reaching out!! I hope your surgery went well and recovery is going better than you planned. Please email if you have any questions! Personalprolapsestory@gmail.com
Thanks. 1st day post op things going well save for two things:
1. This foley cath is a pain. Coming out tomorrow and
2. I just noticed a silverfish on the ceiling that could decide to drop any moment🫣😅
May I ask how you are doing now? Is everything ok now. Dr said I’d be same day surgery.
Thank you for sharing your story. I may have to have same surgery in the near future. But not looking forward. As its just me. & i drive an 18 wheeler & not sure how long id be out of work? Anyways hope yr doing great now! 👍🙏💗
Prepare 1 months of meals in freezer prior. God bless you too.
i am having a total vaginal hysterectomy with sacrosoinous ligament suspension and possible anterior/posterior repair yes all of that very nervous....did you get this? or anyone on this thread
Hi. Yes, I had all of that and more. My channel intro video is probably best for detailing all of my surgeries. I’m sorry you’re going through this, but happy you found me, and that you’re getting it fixed. Be sure to check out my tips and tricks and useful product videos before your surgery. You can also email me at personalprolapsestory@gmail.com if you have specific questions. Good luck!
Thankyou for your video, Im 11days away from Surgery, Hysterectomy, prolapse bladder, Rectocele Im nervous and wish I had a friend who can tell me what too expect specially afterwards. I'm a momma of 5 kids which is the reason for my surgery as I had internal damage too my internal vaginal affecting how going too the bathroom can be a challenge. Not wanting too be constipated since that creates a bulge into the vagina and pushes prolapse further down. I been waiting for 9yrs too commit too this surgery. I wanted my baby too be older and be able too live with the 30lb weight restriction of lifting or picking up for lifetime. I know it's 5lbs after surgery. Restrictions of lifting for prevention of reoccurring prolapse is lifetime I was told today at my pre op apt. Have you been told the same?
Hi. I’m sorry to you’re facing this, but glad you’re going to do the surgery and get relief. I was told no more than 40 lbs for a lifetime, but I don’t follow that. With two little kids, it’s almost impossible for me. I try my best, and figure if I face another surgery, it is what it is.
30lb weight restriction. Forever? Please tell us about that. On my previous job we had 60 lb requirement.
How’d the surgery go ?
Thank you so much for posting this video. I am having prolapse surgery for the bladder and rectocele as well as a hysterectomy. Did you have the rectocele too? If so, did you have to use miralax for a bowel movement?
Hi. Yes, I did have rectocele as well. After my surgery I used stool softeners and Miralax to prevent constipation. Good luck!
Im interested to know more about the shot in ur stomach. Im imagining a long scary thing that goes into the actual stomach like one of those rabies shots? Omg please tell me its not one of those that sounds terrifying
It wasn’t bad, or a long needle. Normal size needle. It was to promote blood clotting and prevent hemorrhage. I’m not sure that everyone has to have it, as I’m not sure if it was for the hysterectomy or the vaginal/pelvic repair work. It was the LEAST of my concerns at that point. Haha
@personalprolapsestory what a relief. I am having hysterectomy, prolapse repair, cyctocele and rectocele repair and bowel resection all at once. I'm scared outta my mind
Lemon water to avoid infection?
Can you explain why you had to keep the suprapubic catheter in place for two weeks, and why both caths were necessary for the first 24 hrs? I am having my official consultation about a hysterectomy with bladder & bowel prolapse in a few weeks, and I am absolutely terrified. 😞
Hi Heather,
First, I wanted to explain that I only had the SPC because of the placement of my stress incontinence sling. The type I had requires your bladder and urethra to re-train themselves to function properly over time (due to swelling and tension of the urethral sling). Both catheters are required for the first 24 hours because you aren’t getting out of bed yet to drain the SPC or attempt to go on your own. The SPC can’t drain without gravity (while lying down). You may not need an SPC at all! I’ve heard of docs giving you a choice of an SPC or regular catheter once you go home. If given that choice, I’d go with the SPC. Email me if you want to talk or have other questions. Personalprolapsestory@gmail.com
Hi Heather I am having the same surgery too. My dr said I will be sent home with a catheter for only a few days. I assume it depends on what the dr uses to fix your bladder. Good luck! I am very scared too. I have been trying to prepare myself for this surgery for awhile now.
yes im getting vaginal hys with repair in 2wks very nervous
Be prepared!! Make sure house is clean and have clothes ready as if u were going on a weeks vacation. If u have a partner/kids or both, Make sure u have a solid plan laid out for them. Have a leg pillow, a recliner maybe, have very loose clothing, be mentally prepared. It is very painful, hard to get up or move or anything. Get a bell, you won't be able to speak loud or yell, have your pain meds ready,chargers, phone, laptop all within reach. Have family or friends take turns watching you, you will need at least 2ppl helping you at a time. I had menoreaghea and fibroids which were extremely painful and debilitating, so I got my uterus, cervix and fallopian tubes removed. I'm fresh out of surgery 20hrs ago, and I'm miserable. I'm in so much pain 8/10 and I've been crying for hours. They gave me percocet and ibuprofen and they don't take the pain away but maybe 30-40%. I can pee just fine but I do get the urge to push and I have to stop myself. Im gassy and some of it passes some is stuck and it's adding to the pain..be well prepared.
Does everyone get the super public catheter? I go in a few months to get what you you got done.
No. You will only need one if you have the type of urinary incontinence sling I have (mid-urethral sling). That being said, this type of sling is best for long term outcomes, despite the undesirable short term recovery. Don't let any doctor just put a sling under your bladder!
Why can't repair prolapse without removing uterus 😢
It all depends on how strong the muscles are. If the tone is weak then it is best to have a hysterectomy.
They can?
Did you have to have blood transfusion. Can your mum help?. Going to toilet okay? Due to baby delivery? Best to have cesarean I think ladies. You have to rest dear. Oh my gosh I am due for one too. At least you are young you will heal quicker. God bless and my dr said exercises after otherwise you will be back again.
Your eyes are beautiful. Speedy recovery
Well, thank you!
I’m needing the same surgery you had and I’m worried about pain and recovery. I have 3 prolapses (cystocele grade 3, rectocele grade 2, cervical grade 1). Hoping this is the right choice but it’s really affecting my day to day life 😢
I’m needing the same surgery you had and I’m worried about pain and recovery. I have 3 prolapses (cystocele grade 3, rectocele grade 2, cervical grade 1). Hoping this is the right choice but it’s really affecting my day to day life 😢