Intimacy HURT After Surgery! | Pelvic Floor Exercises & More | Let's Talk IBD

[@LetsTalkIBD]

Hey everyone! I have included time stamps in the description so you can skip around to what you are looking for! Also, here is the link for Intimate Rose if you're looking for pelvic floor dilators & more! www.intimaterose.com/?ref=LETSTALKIBD

[@lisalove511]

I used the same exact dialators after my cancer surgery. I have given up because of a lot of issues but I’m encouraging all of the young women here to keep going. Maggie’s a wonderful teacher and support person and every young lady deserves to feel beautiful and loved. God bless you and zak and all the people affected by disease. 🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@LetsTalkIBD]

♡♡♡ thank you Lisa!

[@kellymlsna3977]

As a younger, happily married woman who had a traumatic rectal cancer diagnosis and APR shortly thereafter, this issue has been one of the hardest things to deal with post surgery. I was so focused on having a colostomy that I didn’t really think about the anatomy changes and what could happen! It is anxiety inducing! I watched A LOT of your videos during my recovery, and they helped me a lot. But I especially thank you for talking about this. You simply explained what I was having trouble explaining myself! Or even understanding myself. Which is embarrassing given I had two babies and should know better about my own anatomy. But this has helped me to realize I need to get a referral to a pelvic floor specialist and take control of my health and well-being beyond just trying to defeat cancer and manage an ostomy. Thank you for what you do!

[@LetsTalkIBD]

I am so happy the videos could help. Please don't be embarrassed- I was a GI nurse who didn't even realize the anatomy changes I'd have after surgery! You focus on what your doctor focuses on, and it's hard to see beyond that! ❤

[@pamm9439]

Literally can not thank you enough for talking about pelvic floor therapy. Without you I wouldn’t have started it as soon as I have and even a month in, it has been a game changer. So thank you Maggie, truly

[@LetsTalkIBD]

I am so glad!!!

[@g.salazar5173]

I had a pain specialist refer me to a pelfic floor specialist. Great referral. Relation techniques were my biggest help.

[@nicolefaith9972]

Thanks for talking about this. I have never had surgery or given birth but pelvic floor therapy helped me discover my pelvic floor was too tight. I sought it because of unexplainable frequent urination.

[@camille9094]

I was very close to becoming a pelvic floor PT, interned with one and I'm so excited that you were able to benefit so much from pelvic floor PT and are now using your platform to promote it!! So many people don't know there is help for things that are life-altering like pain with intimacy, incontinence, etc. You shouldn't have to suffer. Good for you being brave and getting help :)

[@lorries_life]

Maggie well said. This is definitely a subject that needs to be talked about. Many suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction and other issues that contribute to problems in the pelvic floor. You always seem to address issues that may be a little touchy with always the right words. I thoroughly enjoy watching your channel and you are such an encouragement.

[@paulagreen8390]

Ty for sharing. I'm having my rectal stump removed next month. I have a colostomy related to rectal cancer 12 yrs ago. I'm watching all your old videos to help inform myself prior to surgery.

[@docjc1842]

I wish there was some sort of award we could all nominate you for. I dont have a GI issue but have had some gyn issues & trauma history. I'm also a psychologist and I cannot give you enough praise and encouragement for talking so comfortably about bodily issues. As women we are shamed about talking about real bodily issues from a very young age. I wish we had a good health care system that covered "extra" treatments like psychotherapy and pelvic floor therapy (sometimes you need both combined). Im really inspired by your work in bodily education. I hope you can collab with Mama Dr. Jones on KZbin sometime yall would be great. Sorry for the lengthy comment you're just really amazing!

[@cheriebrittin7627]

This helps so much! I’m 62 now and not as flexible anymore especially when I need to twist during standard exercise. These will help with so many issues Maggie, thank you for sharing. Please keep presenting on these topics. Love you and Zak and pups! 💕

[@KAli-dk6on]

Thanks Maggie! I'm feeling so encouraged by this. I am def going to check this therapy out.

[@harpsgrl]

Thank you Maggie! I had a hysterectomy several years ago but am only now starting to have "issues". I have tried several different tools recommended to me by my doctors but I have not been able to tolerate any of them. I checked out Intimate Rose because of your videos and I am finally having success and relief! I am not all the way there but I am getting there, I can't tell you how grateful to have found your channel!

[@chevaliedelareverie]

I'm in pelvic floor PT for bladder and bowel issues. It's definitely helpful for so many disorders and all kinds of people. For me I insisted for a while that some of my GI struggles seemed to be due to my muscles, but GI doctor said that's not possible and erroneously listed constipation as one of my symptoms. I actually have pelvic floors dysfunction that affects my bladder etc. It's always important to listen to your body and also investigate all the options.

[@leaveittolefty]

my GI troubles stem from neurological issues. i went thru a zillion tests, all ok, while still struggling

[@PBottomPoochies]

You’re definitely an amazing, beautiful, inspirational young woman. And you make really great videos! Thanks for the information! I have a friend with IC and this may be something she could use.

[@chronicallycal]

Haven’t watched the video yet, but this has fantastic timing. I have my assessment tomorrow (for pelvic floor dysfunction from possible Endo or Adenomyosis + EDS) and I’m pretty nervous. I’m sure hearing a positive experience will help.

[@samii65]

Hiya Maggie, thank you for this video. It was a reminder for me, to do my pelvic floor muscles exercises. I had a hysterectomy a long while ago, then an all in prolapse, which affected bladder, bowels, urethra etc.. everything down there is tight, and exercises have helped, but, ive been slack for a bit. Also need to do the neck/shoulder e exercises too... I really appreciate your informative posts. You're an angel, and ur followers are blessed, tc from Adelaide, South Australia xx

[@delaneygriffith-johnson212]

You explained belly breathing in a way that actually made sense to me for the first time! Thank you for making videos about this stuff. I hadn't even heard of pelvic floor therapy before watching your videos.

[@treefrog1018]

I guess Elmo wasn't allowed to tell kids it relaxes their pelvic floor. (I think of Elmo's belly breathing song when I hear "belly breathing"). If he told me that, I'd have gotten on the belly breathing train so much faster.

[@rebeccaclavette2329]

You can actually heat up the dilators in warm water. Helps a lot!

[@LuckyLarry]

Thankyou for tackling taboo subjects ….once again I say you are an educator. Sharing the particular information you possess on these subjects is the kindest act. Excuse me while I go research a Pelvic floor therapist. Hey Zak.

[@dkcanada2169]

The exercises you did at the end for your back are done in yoga. The one with the rolled blanket underneath you with arms stretched wide, is one of my favourites. It feels so good! I love 🧘🏻 and do it once a week, online zoom class. Keeps me stretched out. Stomach breathing is done every class. It’s amazing how everyone’s muscles can get tight. I think everyone needs regular stretching. I am considering getting a roller too. I just wasn’t sure how to use one. Thanks for the demo, great to see the exercise actually done on screen. have a great nite!✨

[@KymPossible83]

Thank you for sharing about this important topic! I have friends that have had this therapy for different reasons and both found it beneficial. One friend was suffering from overactive bladder and some urinary incontinance. The other had a total hysterectomy, was healing and sought treatment for help with intimacy. With Crohn’s surgery on the horizon for me, I will be having a fistula removed from my bladder and may need a partial or complete hysterectomy due to the fistula and many adhesions. (This is in addition to the resection(s), ostomy relocation and parastomal hernia repair. 😱). I had planned to ask for a referral for pelvic floor therapy and your video sealed the deal. I did some research and found that “pelvic floor exercises are healing for all genders and strengthens the muscles around the bladder, bottom, and vagina or penis. Strengthening pelvic floor muscles can help urinary incontinence, treat pelvic organ prolapse, and make sex better too. Everyone can benefit from doing pelvic floor exercises.” Thank you, Maggie, for being so helpful, honest and caring!💖

[@YeahShaw]

So thankful for this knowledge. Slightly different situation for me (bowel cancer & surgery to removed parts :-/). I’m in so much pain down below & abdomen & my leg. I’ve ordered the foam roller to try as my oncologist after ruling out cancer going to my bones & bone death has just prescribed long term pain relief. I’d much rather try other methods such as these exercises etc I’ll need preventative hysterectomy surgery in my future, so again I am thankful to watch this video & be aware of what could be in store post that surgery & know that I can ask about pelvic floor therapy & dilators if needs be. It sometimes feels doctors don’t tell you about half these things & just throw pain killers at you.

[@THICCpikachu]

These videos are important and I'm so glad you make them. I'm not a IBD sufferer but i like learning, followed you 3 years ago. ❤️ Some of these exercises look like they would be beneficial to anyone. I have a 360° hip scar and you are right I DO HUNCH.

[@cubbi2789]

I will definitely have to ask my specialist about having pelvic floor surgery. Thanks for posting this video, Maggie

[@shenazpatel8195]

Your hair looks great!!! I have been told to do this too...because of my bladder!!! I haven't even checked into it...yes I am nervous about it!!! Watching you I am slowly coming around it!!! Lol still nervous!!! Mags thanks for doing this video...very informative!!!

[@jamespayette7574]

Maggie….you are such a warrior and. Trooper! I had cancer surgery today and am impressed with the videos you have posted over the years……and, am inspired by you! Oh, and Hi Zak and my pups……Jim

[@LetsTalkIBD]

I hope you are feeling alright and are on the road to recovery as soon as possible!!

[@patriciaruth2894]

Feel better Maggie!

[@aprilgeewhiz3814]

I’ve been going to pelvic floor therapy for 2 months and it is helping. Because you discussed it I asked my doctor for a referral so thank you! People: don’t wait if you think it could help you.

[@TheJumpingJill]

Foam rollers are the best. As a runner i roll all of those muscles - and my IT bands 😭. I feel like everything we do our bodies adapt in certain ways. But overly tight muscles cause all kinds of problems. So glad such an inexpensive tool makes such a difference. Also laying on the roller is amazing if you sit at a desk all day too - i recommend that to everyone

[@MS-te3ob]

I do not have IBD, but I try admire you and your open and honest videos. I will try the pelvic floor exercises for my bladder and bowel issues that have gotten worse since a hysterectomy years ago, and just plain, old aging. Thank you. P s. You look absolutely glowing in this video. And love that color sweatshirt. Great color for you!

[@ChristyValley]

Your hair is AMAZING today!! 😍

[@patrickchambers5999]

Love those socks! Really colorful and patterned. Great thing about doing exercises on the floor, you can't fall down and hurt yourself.

[@chronicwarrior4019]

Off topic, but just wanted to say that your make up looks really amazing!!! Also the color of your shirt is a great color for you!! I’m glad you are doing better!!

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

Love the new intro. ❤️ 😃

[@LetsTalkIBD]

Thank you!!

[@mesmythamp84]

I love the foam roller. It helps my posture . I use it everyday. It's amazing something so simple can make that much of a difference.

[@Bookwormscififan]

I liked this video! It was very useful for us!! Will have to recommend the shoulder stretches to my sister, who’s struggling with some neck pain currently.

[@gjop-xm2xe]

KZbin needs to put their big boy or girl pants on lol

[@djsqaired6644]

Honestly, found your channel before I was diagnosed with IBS but hella interested in all things medical. This year, pelvic floor therapy has been recommended to me, not sure yet if I'll pursue it, time is a limiting factor. I definitely slouch back bc I'm always bloated and that feels the best, so I assume that's probably not ideal either. Thank you for this video.

[@JPMasonDun]

Wow!!! I tried the exercises (not bc of IBD). What a difference!!

[@karenwood2928]

Thank you! Too many people don’t know pelvic floor therapy exists.

[@hopelessly.hopeful]

Your pants are sooooo cute!

[@kristenbuckland2041]

This also happens with a hysterectomy. You remove an organ that's provides structural support and bad things happen. Shame surgeons don't tell ya that. It's kinda really important and incompetent for them not to talk about that. Sorry you are having problems. It sucks.

[@jameschristiansson3137]

My second pelvic floor PT appointment is Friday. My roller is my friend.

[@helenhucker346]

Thank you so much for this video Maggie. It is a pity that your gynae team did not inform you of the muscle changes that would result from your surgery and refer you to a specialist sooner. You may also be interested in Buteyco breathing exercises which emphasise the importance of inhaling and exhaling through the nose as this automatically engages the diaphragm. Wishing you well and take care.

[@FruitpunchBubblegum]

I know this is off topic but I love your eyeshadow!

[@flossysmartt]

I have intercystial cystitis & I have a medtronic device & pelvic floor exercises also helps with my IC

[@leaveittolefty]

pelvic floor aftercare should be routinely prescribed for anyone recovering from related surgeries. why why why dont they?! 😣

[@aussiepup33]

Thank you so much for speaking about this. It is so important.

[@chrisfox1065]

The back ones oh my need to try those thank u for posting these videos

[@marshasmirh3976]

You look so pretty today!

[@chrisfox1065]

I am going to use these exercises because I have had cervical cancer can't hurt

[@xmomo01231]

I do not have any of your...(issues/ symptoms? I'm sorry idk what to say) but I do have back problems, I'm 4'11" with a size F chest so I have serious back issues. That towel trick felt so good. Thank you

[@angelairvine3091]

Loved this video , could you do a link on exercises to strengthen the core muscles xx

[@olddudesteve4983]

Awesome Maggie 👏👏👏 💕💕

[@graceevertt854]

Thank You!!!

[@MrOGREATWISEONE]

Upon touching the wall with her hand Maggie says…”Normally you wouldn’t have a wall.” 😁. Hi Maggie. 🐨 🦘

[@ChaiLatte13]

Thank you for sharing. I slouch terribly because of POTS. If I am lower to the ground my tachycardia is less. Even 10-15 bpm make a difference from being in constant short of breath or not.

[@frankied.roosevelt6232]

Question: have your newer gi symptoms become aligned with the time since starting PF therapy? When I did it for bladder dysfunction (neurogenic bowel and bladder/ interstitial cystitis related), it also created changes in my gi issues as well, including reflux. It started to regulate a month or so after finishing the 12 week pf program here.

[@LetsTalkIBD]

Nope! I started pelvic floor therapy about a year ago (Feb of 2021) and my GI stuff started end of summer 2021!

[@frankied.roosevelt6232]

@@LetsTalkIBD sorry. Just edited my comment. Glad to hear it didn't line up! Just wish you had answers around the increased gi symptoms. It's so annoying to know somethings different and new in symptoms and not having answers.

[@LetsTalkIBD]

@Frankie D. Roosevelt I'm not sure but am wondering if my sinus issues may be partly to blame as they started in July. I got my cultures back and have 2 different bugs colonizing in my sinus, and all that icky stuff is draining into my stomach. Who knows, maybe there is a correlation!

[@disneyfunatic3179]

just found out my pelvic floor therapist is leaving the practice she is in. no word on if she is moving to another practice or not. so upset because is it hard to even commit to see a PFT but even worse to try to find a new one!

[@jackiebeans2689]

Thanks so much!!💕💕💕💕

[@franwellington3583]

Completely unrelated to ANYTHING I’m sorry but your hair looks amazing. What do you use?

[@LetsTalkIBD]

Aww thanks so much! I was thinking it looked a little rough today! Here's a link to the shampoo/conditioner I use! I think it's what makes my hair look a little better www.amazon.com/Moroccan-Shampoo-Conditioner-Sulfate-Organic/dp/B06Y2DT2GJ?pd_rd_w=OmYaN&pf_rd_p=7e8efe83-c453-47a7-b6f0-8ce7932221cb&pf_rd_r=H5TDD4G420B3P99B5ZJ8&pd_rd_r=1b5c6007-9252-477c-a13b-2b969edf257e&pd_rd_wg=9OPiU&pd_rd_i=B06Y2DT2GJ&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_rp_2_sc

[@franwellington3583]

@@LetsTalkIBD No way, you look gorgeous as always! Thank you for the link :)

[@jerometsowinghuen]

Hopefully the pain will go away after the surgery, even I have never had a surgery in my life.

[@sharonheadland9233]

Thank you so much

[@laurenmarie2369]

Off topic, but you have really pretty hair 😍

[@rfc23143]

Holy 5k lol. This video is so crisp!

[@LetsTalkIBD]

Yes!!

[@NorseButterfly]

I wish my mom could've benefited from pelvic floor therapy when it could've mattered. But there's something about that generation that doesn't like to speak up to their dr's. My mom had her bladder prolapse through her vaginal wall back in her mid 40's. She had a hysterectomy in her mid 20's, and I think this contributed to the bladder issue. Even after her gyno discovered what was going on, there was zero referral for therapy. My mom is almost 76 now, has Alzheimers, and recently had a partial hip replacement, because she thought she was younger than she is... there are days that I have to encourage her to wear disposable underwear now. It makes me sad that some simple exercises could've helped my mom!

[@tonic.1917]

Sex after having my colon removed was far worse than sex after giving birth and having an episiotomy!!! 😣

[@b_maggi50]

How is it now?

[@tonic.1917]

@@b_maggi50 back to normal :)

[@bb-od9ku]

You look beautiful

[@ritamozley5463]

💕🙏🏻

[@bb-od9ku]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@terryjohnson7989]

👍🙂

[@jmlordi]

I think incontinence works

[@barbaraklapper8712]

Don’t you know that no outfit is complete without dog hair?

[@Gubbylovester]

I don't think you'll see this but maybe someone has some advice. I cringed this entire video. I can't stand to hear someone talk like this, my area is SO sensitive. I've been traumatized by iuds and transvaginal ultrasounds that make me metaphorically close my doors when anything comes knocking. I'm now old enough to start getting pelvic exams and I am absolutely terrified.

[@LetsTalkIBD]

I'm sorry to hear this. Pelvic Floor Therapists also work with patients that are sensitive in this area.