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Annie0710

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Re: Prolapse
« Reply #30 on: April 30, 2015, 08:44:16 PM »

I went in for repair 10 years ago and woke up to find my uterus had been removed along with quite a bit of bowel which they said had stuck together,suspect if they had looked at bowel first they would not have given hyster.  However I still have some prolapse but find its worse when under stress - does anyone else get that? Also know a lady who had mesh repairs and now incontinent.  Has anyone tried any of the tens machines for strengthening the pelvic floor?

Inititally i was horrified by it all but now accept it , would any of our American friends have news of better treatments?

I'm really not sure what I had as it's years ago but is similar to tens I guess.I used to have to go to physio dept and be attached to a machine via wires and have little shocks, as I'm describing it I think it was probably tens, I didn't personally see any improvement

But that's not to say it wouldn't benefit another woman

Annie
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Ju Ju

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Re: Prolapse
« Reply #31 on: April 30, 2015, 09:16:39 PM »

Oh boy, now I'm getting worried! :-\
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honeybun

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Re: Prolapse
« Reply #32 on: April 30, 2015, 09:55:06 PM »

For every less than positive experience there will be tens of thousands of procedures that have been perfectly fine.

My mum had a ring in for years before her repair. She had the repair done in her 80s, was in for four days and has been fine ever since.

Speak to your consultant and work out a plan that is correct for you.

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Annie0710

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Re: Prolapse
« Reply #33 on: April 30, 2015, 10:06:15 PM »

I agree with Honeybun :-)




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Taz2

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Re: Prolapse
« Reply #34 on: May 01, 2015, 08:37:28 AM »

The important thing is to weigh up how much it impacts on your life Ju Ju. I put my repair off for three years because I knew that although it would cure one problem it might set up problems elsewhere. I had to have a hyster too though. The repair has begun to fail but, and this is important, 60% don't fail. I am unlucky to be in the 40% that fail within two years.

The important thing is to take control of your own body now. You can do loads to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles to stop further things prolapsing. You need to be referred to a pelvic floor specialist so that you can do the right exercises to get the muscles stronger. My gynae disputed this after my op and it took quite a lot of persuading for him to give me "one appointment" with the pelvic floor nurse. She has now put me on a programme to see her once a month. She has also requested my doctor to increase my HRT back to full strength (Yay!) as my tissues are very weak.

Ask questions. Research lots yourself too. Is it a posterior or anterior repair? I would assume posterior as you  mention bowel movements but, then again, my uterine prolapse made evacuation (lovely word!) difficult. http://www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org/bladder/bladder-conditions-and-symptoms/prolapse/.  Please pm me if you want to chat further.

Taz x  :hug:
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Ju Ju

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Re: Prolapse
« Reply #35 on: May 01, 2015, 09:14:04 AM »

Thanks Taz. I don't have much information yet. The gynaecologist examined me and is writing to my GP, so she can get the ball rolling. I shall do my pelvic floor exercises. Looking back I have had problems for a while, confused sensations, when opening my bowels and yes difficult evacuation (!)Uncomfortable , feeling of pressure, though not painful. I initially blamed IBS, which is probably a major contribution. I don't have any major bladder incontinence, thank goodness. I would love to have the gynaecologist to do the repair job, but that would cost thousands. My friend, who works for the NHS locally has recommended a surgeon, who she said was excellent. She said I should insist and not be bullied. You are right. Knowledge is power and I suspect things won't happen quickly. My GP is great, which is good. I have had my oestrogen prescription doubled, as she says from my other symptoms show I am not absorbing enough due to IBS. I also need it to help with healing. Damn I've had my fill of hospitals over the last year and with my mum being ill. At least with this I don't feel ill, just uncomfortable. I'll look at the link. Thanks again Taz. I may need to pm you further along the line.
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Winterose

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Re: Prolapse
« Reply #36 on: May 01, 2015, 11:33:23 AM »

Yes do lots of research , dont blindly think that they know best - like I did - and remember the positive experiences are unlikely to be on here.  I think it just needs a surgeon who specialises in this and perhaps you could speak to some of his previous patients.
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