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How will recoup be after DaVinci robotic sx for sacrocolpopexy w/sling and rectocele?
I am 56, married and have had 5 vaginal births and had a hysterectomy w/bladder tuck 11 years ago. I have rheumatoid arthritis and take a considerable amount of medication for this condition. I now have surgery scheduled for February 4th for sacrocolpopexy w/sling and rectocele repair via Da Vinci robotic by a urogynocoligist. I have a grade 3 prolapse. What can I expect post surgery? Very Painful? Will sex be better (alot of discomfort now)? I know I need to have this surgery (I have alot of constipation problems, and urinary incontinence), alot of abdominal and low back pain. I have been doing PT for a few weeks now. It has helped somewhat.
I am so glad you have now found out what is was causing your symptoms and now seen a Urogyne who is helping you.
Most of us ladies know nothing about prolapse until we get it and may have prolapses that dont present until later on like you say which means we can do so much more damage by weight lifting, running and all sorts of contraindicated activities that we could have avoided plus we can also do womens physiotherapy to help to strengthen our pelvic floor as well.
Ask your womens physio therapist to schedule an appt at an appropriate time after your operation in order to help you with your recovery as well as help you to strengthen your pelvic floor when you are allowed to start these exercises.
Great to hear you are preparing ahead of time for your recovery.
Come back to us and let us know how you get on, and yes... spread the word as so many ladies dont have any idea about POP, but also be prepared for some to not want to hear. You can lead a horse to water...
Good luck x
Most of us ladies know nothing about prolapse until we get it and may have prolapses that dont present until later on like you say which means we can do so much more damage by weight lifting, running and all sorts of contraindicated activities that we could have avoided plus we can also do womens physiotherapy to help to strengthen our pelvic floor as well.
Ask your womens physio therapist to schedule an appt at an appropriate time after your operation in order to help you with your recovery as well as help you to strengthen your pelvic floor when you are allowed to start these exercises.
Great to hear you are preparing ahead of time for your recovery.
Come back to us and let us know how you get on, and yes... spread the word as so many ladies dont have any idea about POP, but also be prepared for some to not want to hear. You can lead a horse to water...
Good luck x
Also, I am finding that MOST women I speak with, have never heard of POP!
I am spreading the word and helping to educate as many people as I can.
In 2010, after the birth of my last son, I felt a ball at the opening of my vagina. I scheduled an appointment with my Gyno and was told, after she pushed whatever had slipped down back up with her hand, that I will be fine and could possibly have problems again with whatever had slipped down in my vagina, in my 50ies -60ies. I was never scheduled for a follow up to that appointment. I took her word and did not educate myself more about what happened to me. I did not ask what had fallen down and why it had. Shame on me. After years of embarrassing incontinence, excruciating lower back pain ( I thought I might need back surgery ) I finally went to my family Dr. and told him about my incontinence. He referred me to a different Gyno. She was AMAZING! Whithin 5 minutes of my exam, she knew what was wrong and explained (in detail) what was causing my incontinence and lower back pain. She then referred me to a Urogynecologist.
What I am most upset about is the fact that I did not know that I should have followed up my vist in 2010 and that the Gyno at the time should have explained and done further examination. Know I know and am spreading the word!!!
I am spreading the word and helping to educate as many people as I can.
In 2010, after the birth of my last son, I felt a ball at the opening of my vagina. I scheduled an appointment with my Gyno and was told, after she pushed whatever had slipped down back up with her hand, that I will be fine and could possibly have problems again with whatever had slipped down in my vagina, in my 50ies -60ies. I was never scheduled for a follow up to that appointment. I took her word and did not educate myself more about what happened to me. I did not ask what had fallen down and why it had. Shame on me. After years of embarrassing incontinence, excruciating lower back pain ( I thought I might need back surgery ) I finally went to my family Dr. and told him about my incontinence. He referred me to a different Gyno. She was AMAZING! Whithin 5 minutes of my exam, she knew what was wrong and explained (in detail) what was causing my incontinence and lower back pain. She then referred me to a Urogynecologist.
What I am most upset about is the fact that I did not know that I should have followed up my vist in 2010 and that the Gyno at the time should have explained and done further examination. Know I know and am spreading the word!!!
Thank You!
My husband ordered the book and we are prepping now as I have four very active/athletic boys and will need lots of help with them. so glad to have stumbled on this forum!!! I am very lucky to have been referred to a Urogynecologist by my Gynecologist. I was told 8 weeks recovery but, after reading all the posts on here, looks to be 12 weeks.
My husband ordered the book and we are prepping now as I have four very active/athletic boys and will need lots of help with them. so glad to have stumbled on this forum!!! I am very lucky to have been referred to a Urogynecologist by my Gynecologist. I was told 8 weeks recovery but, after reading all the posts on here, looks to be 12 weeks.
The book Sherrie Palm wrote with regards to prolapse ops and how to prepare for them plus aspects of POP is called 'Pelvic Organ Prolapse, The Silent Epidemic'.
Is your surgeon a Urogynecologist?
I wish you well with your surgery.
There are lots of tips in the book as to how to prepare for surgery as well as what to expect afterwards etc.,
Remember not to lift things, or do any straining for bowel movements. Make sure you have your pain killers as well as laxatives from your Dr and expect to take things very slowly for weeks afterwards. Small walks around the house to begin with etc., Some Urogynes say 6 weeks recovery but most ladies say 12 weeks is more normal with further improvement over several months.
Good luck with your surgery and let us know how you get on
Is your surgeon a Urogynecologist?
I wish you well with your surgery.
There are lots of tips in the book as to how to prepare for surgery as well as what to expect afterwards etc.,
Remember not to lift things, or do any straining for bowel movements. Make sure you have your pain killers as well as laxatives from your Dr and expect to take things very slowly for weeks afterwards. Small walks around the house to begin with etc., Some Urogynes say 6 weeks recovery but most ladies say 12 weeks is more normal with further improvement over several months.
Good luck with your surgery and let us know how you get on
Is this the book everyone on here is talking about? I am 43 yrs old and have stage 3 pelvic organ prolapse. I am scheduled to have the de Vinci robotic surgery in July and would like to read more about POP. I found out about having POP in late May and everything is happening so quickly. I need to be educated and be prepared for all that is entailed with this major surgery.
Thank You!!!
Thank You!!!
Some ladies do say that they have less sciatica after this operation but there is not guarantee that this will happen. Have a look at Sherrie Palms book Pelvic Organ Prolapse, the silent epidemic. It has some good pre op suggestions in how to prepare. Make sure you have lots of pre prepared food at home and lots of support if you can get it. You will want to make sure you have no straining when you have a BM so get laxatives in like Miralax etc., Pain killers are a must but these can constipate you as well.
Good luck with your surgery. I hope all goes well and remember to rest a lot and not lifting or over doing things as your healing is important in the success of your surgery.
Good luck with your surgery. I hope all goes well and remember to rest a lot and not lifting or over doing things as your healing is important in the success of your surgery.
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