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[Ju Ju]

I saw the gynaecologist today, who along with adjusting the HRT prescription, examined me after I mentioned the mild discomfort, particularly when opening my bowels. She told told me it's a repair job. She's writing to my GP, so that I can be referred. I know several of you ladies have had a prolapse and would be interested to hear what I should expect. Thanks.

[CLKD]

It's 1 thing after another  ……… 

[Ju Ju]

Thank you CLKD! It's actually a relief to know that it's not yet more IBS problems, if that makes sense. Not that I want an op.

[Annie0710]

I had total prolapse at 23, following a birth mid pregnancy, back then I was told the best solution would be hysterectomy once I'd reached a satisfactory age. I tried the ring but it used to pop out when I crouched etc.  I was also told that there was only one chance at repair, as any more after that are less successful, but maybe things have changed now.  Plus, the surgeon I had , although head of gynae, has had bad reviews locally and I wasn't impressed with some things he'd done to me during pregnancy

[Judith57]

Ju Ju, I would also be interested to hear about other experiences. I have a rectocele and it is beginning to frighten me and disgust me in equal measure  . I don't really know what to do next.

[dazned]

Cant help personally but my friend has just been told the same,she's been told it's just day surgery and that they can tape it back in position with mesh ! But not sure how this works ! However I think it's only minor surgery required . Hope it all goes well.

[honeybun]

The mesh has had some really bad results. There are dozens of women in Scotland who are persuing compensation for mesh repairs that have gone very very wrong.

In saying that my mother had one of the first mesh repairs and it's been fine.

I would do my research and ask a lot of questions.

Pretty sure I have something going on that's not right but both the nurse and GP have said things look ok. Feels very different though.


Honeybun
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[Ju Ju]

Been talking to a friend who is on the medical staff at the local hospital, who has given me the name of a surgeon there who I should insist on seeing. I'll have to wait and see what happens. I have to wait to get a copy of the letter going to my GP, before making an appointment to see her and get the ball rolling. Part of my research is asking you lovely ladies!

Judith, how did you find out that you had a rectocele? If it is worrying you, have you seen your GP? Reading up on my symptoms, I suspect that's what I have got.

Annie, will you go back to have further treatment? You were very young to have this problem. I'm 61 and had 2 large babies close together, in my late 20s, plus I have struggled with IBS from a young age. I was examined a year ago, but no problem was noted then, but my current bowel problems started over 2 years ago. I had an endoscopy because it was a change in bowel habit and my age. All was fine, but I was in great discomfort during the procedure. I suspect this is why.

[Annie0710]

I will only go back if I got desperate.  I'm a reasonable small frame , size 8 (went up to size 12 when stopped smoking, dieted to size 10, then this meno took grip and without trying have gone back to an my first baby was 8llb 2oz and they were surprised because my bump wasn't that big, but I had a retroverted uterus so maybe that's why.

Anyway, prolapse occurred to my next birth, my baby girl had anencephaly and spins bifida, congenital heart defects and Turners Syndrome(poor mite didn't have a chance) so they strongly urged me to terminate at 19 weeks and not allow the pregnancy to go full term, so they induced me, birth was straight forward but delivering the placenta was a nightmare, it wouldn't come away and no word of a lie they were pulling, tugging, squeezing my stomach and in the end it broke, and I haemorrhaged.  I was never the same again. I had a heavy dragging feeling and my heavy periods made it feel even lower.  Sex was uncomfortable because it all felt like it was there at the vaginal opening. I carried 2 more pregnancies but on the last one during labour my ex husband said he thought the head was coming(I was still at home) so went to hospital and they said the cervix is right there not the head, after the birth they had to push the cervix back up but said I had to seriously consider my options as it was worsening

I waited til my youngest was 4 then decided with my pregnancy history and discomfort the time has come to go for it, and they said losing the womb could help with the bowel and bladder, which it did.  It's only recently since having VA that I'm feeling something isn't right in there but I haven't been examined

[Maryjane]

Do not have mesh.......really resaerch what they will do.

[Ju Ju]

Oh Annie,  you have had an awful time and I'm so sorry about your second baby and the consequences of her termination, both physically and emotionally. Do go and get yourself examined, as you know not all is as it should be. I didn't as I have been assuming it was just another IBS problem and had been reassured after an endoscope. The trouble with specialists is that often they don't look beyond their specialism and once they can't find anything wrong, they send you on your way. Or maybe I wasn't graphic enough about what was happening. Too embarrassed and all rather vague then. Having read up on symptoms, I found a description of what I am experiencing. I wish I had gone back to my GP sooner, but I was examined a year ago by the gynaecologist, so I doubt it was so obvious then. All a bit of a shock. My first baby was 81/2 lbs and the second 10lbs. I have very narrow hips, definitely not ideal for carrying large babies!

What is the mesh repair and why has it been such a problem?

[honeybun]

The mesh is put in to hold every thing in place. My understanding from the court cases in Scotland is that the mesh can erode the vaginal wall and cannot successfully be removed if this happens. In some of the extreme cases women have been left in constant pain and some unable to walk.

I don't think it would be something I would want to chance but everyone is very different.

I'm sure your consultant will be able to give you all the details you need to choose what's right for you.


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[Ju Ju]

Thanks HB. I suspect it will take a while before I get to see anyone. I wish I could afford to go privately with my lovely gynaecologist. I trust her.

[Annie0710]

Thank you Ju Ju, it was hard at the time and still does bring a tear or two
I was young having my children and very maternal and my friends were just shelling them out like peas, which made it harder for me to understand, plus they weren't that maternal


I've lost faith over the years with the medical profession, I almost lost my last baby during the amnio (had already miscarried his twin very early on) doc put syringe in after turning scan off and drew blood from the placenta, quickly withdrew and started again, resulting in cramps from 16 weeks, my gp said I must rest to let it knit together , gynae said carry on as normal, gp said I very nearly became the 1 in 200 that miscarries

A year after my hysterectomy I was still having problems, so went in for laporoscopy , same gynae did it, 2 weeks later I was gouging downhill, flu sympyoms and very smelly down there, went to loo one night and as I was wiping felt something rock hard, phoned the ward who told me to go straight in, I had to have a swab manually removed (obviously didn't do a swab count during op) doc who removed was disgusted , they had to open windows, the stench was disgusting. 
I kicked up a fuss once I was feeling better and the Nhs tried all sorts to get out of it, wanted every STD disease tested for, arranged for my mental health to be checked, I came though all with flying colours , that same gynae worked privately too and did hysterectomy on my friend saying she had uterine cancer, he didn't sew her up properly and when she started proceedings her results were she never had cancer, she was 28 years old

Sorry, this is off topic, but between hospitals and gps my positive experiences are far outweighed by negatives

[Ju Ju]

Don't worry about being off topic. Have you sort out counselling with someone you feel comfortable talking to. I suspect you need to talk and talk this through with someone not emotionally involved. It's amazing how much this can help. And yes I feel cynical about some of the medical profession I have been to see. However, I have also had help from some wonderful medics too. It does seem you have to be assertive to get what you want.