5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Prolapse Surgery - Undefining Motherhood

[@gracewright7938]

I was not told anything, I joined prolapse groups on Facebooks and learned a lot from women who had surgery. They have been angels with tips and support. I laid rather than sit, all last week was a problem sitting. Thank you

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

Laying is smart. I was on a donut cushion for about 8 weeks.

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

Is sitting getting easier? I couldn’t sit without a donut cushion for nearly two months 😳

[@QueenChampion-f8r]

❤llo​@@UndefiningMotherhood

[@elainakilleen1989]

What facebook groups?

[@beautifulsoul8432]

Please tell us what facebook group thanks

[@theearthling8178]

I am glad you are over it. Bless you!

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

Thank you!

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Omg. I'm not watching anything and I should be. Scary. You are so brave.

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

I didn’t watch anything either. And I’d do it again, but there’s so much I wish I’d known going into it.

[@louisesilverstein2152]

Very helpful. Tks. Did you have a link to these things as I couldn’t find one. I’ll look on Amazon. How are things now? Was it worth it?

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

Here are affiliate links to the different products I reference: AZO: amzn.to/42BaWck Lanisoh Perineal Ice Packs: amzn.to/3UJ1u4y Bodily Underwear: www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=93129&userID=2059991&productID=1303454663 Squatty Potty: amzn.to/42D9mGW Tushy Bidet Attachment: amzn.to/3SE5HE6 Donut Cushion: amzn.to/3w9zCwp

[@AvieMare]

My lifesaver is Miralax. 2 scoops daily and it’s soft but very easy to pass. Also, leaning forward on your knees also seems to straighten the passage and allow the ship to sail smoothly into the harbor. Haha. Peace, Avie

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

Sooo important after surgery! Stool softener was enough for me but definitely isn’t for everyone!

[@gmomma1954]

Is this 2 scoops at one time? Before you eat breakfast?

[@AvieMare]

@@gmomma1954 I use two scoops at once, three if I need it. I put it in my crystal light that I drink at night or in the morning.

[@johfter9143]

Thank you

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

So glad this was supportive!

[@JoyceMatlanato]

I am at 5 days post operative. I cannot sit or stand for long. Having excruciating pain when i have to go to the loo for number 2. Just frustrated. The pain is unbearably. I never thought of that. I thought there was nerve injury ?? But i giving it time

[@shiatsuequino1121]

Omg 🎉🎉🎉 Thank youuuu so much for this video. I’m 12 days out from stage 4, complete reconstructive prolapse surgery, and “fire vagina” set in a few days ago 💥 plus general pain in sitting. You gave some amazing tips. Thank youuuuu !! 🫶🏻

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

So thankful it's helpful! How are you feeling now?

[@josephinenelan4204]

How are you now 4 months later?

[@dancemaya1]

Thank you so much. What medication did you have? I missed the name. Azo and?

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

Basically just the prescription version of AZO. The one I used was called nitrofurantoin.

[@bleeabou]

Now Im really scared, i dont know if i can do it, what is recovery time , im not good with pain?

[@KayMasten]

This this for rectocele recovery?

[@TaylerJensen]

I’m three weeks post op and still in excruciating pain

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

I’m so sorry! Are you in contact with your doctor about it? I found I had to be very forceful to make them listen to me, which I hated, but it was necessary.

[@cristy1rocha]

I’m 2 weeks post op and still in a lot of pain. @taylerjensen how many weeks did it take to fully recover. I’m definitely ordering a few of the things you recommended. The sitting down is no joke. Thank you for all your recommendations.

[@TaylerJensen]

@@cristy1rocha it took me more than 6 weeks to feel remotely better. My doctor refused to listen and I ended up with a revision surgery for mesh poking through the site. It was a nightmare.

[@cristy1rocha]

@@TaylerJensen OMG! No matter how many different things I’m trying to have a bowl movement, it’s not helping much. I called my doctor and was told to continue what I was doing if it doesn’t improve I need to visit the ER. I’m not straining hard, but just the slight push I can feel the pain on the muscle they attached the sling. I’m glad to hear you’re doing much better. I’m regretting getting this procedure done, not my hysterectomy.

[@madelynsalerno168]

@@TaylerJensen😢😢omgg they are still using mesh??😮😮 scheduled for my prolapse in 30 days at the Mayo Clinic. I have been postponing this for the very reason of not wanting the mesh. My doctor at MAYO says they use human cadaver to make a sling. Mesh is no longer used. I would advise you to look into the long-term ramifications of mesh if you’re already having problems, I know there have been many lawsuits and documentaries about this subject. All the best and blessings for your Godspeed healing.

[@leehamilton4459]

I've had 2 prolapse surgeries and they both failed. First one they used my own tissues to cinch up my bladder. It failed within 2 months. They then used a xenograft, failed within 8 months. So depressing.

[@dancemaya1]

I am so sorry. What is the next step?

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

Oh my goodness I'm so sorry! I have a bladder sling, but I'm told the surgery likely won't be effective forever.

[@gracewright7938]

How depressing, how there is another option.

[@bleeridley3887]

I’m going on my 2 week post op

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

How are you feeling?

[@iam_trinikimmy]

When my doctor told me that she can go in through the vagina, to fix the prolapse I did not think about the the cut in the perieneum !!! OMG!

[@UndefiningMotherhood]

It couldn't sit without a donut cushion for like 6-8 weeks. NOTHING like tearing after birth. That said, my surgery ended up being much more involved than expected, so I'm not sure what's "normal."

[@iam_trinikimmy]

Thank you. I will consult further with my Doctor. @@UndefiningMotherhood