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Q: Rectocele repair recovery
asked by: tdiana on June 24th, 2009
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I had a rectocele repair with graft 8 weeks ago. At 6 weeks I was beginning to feel quite well with expected soreness, I gradually increased my activity and at 8 weeks had returned to my full activity level, I have noticed more pressure and discomfort the last few days. At the 6 week check up I was told repair looked good.I want to know if this is normal or if I should be concerned that some discomfort and pressure have returned.
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sjpPOP
replied on June 25th, 2009
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I had a rectocele, cystocele, and enterocele repair done and experienced the same sensations in the rectum. I also went back to my surgeon and was checked and told all was good. Because you are moving around more, there is a temporary increase in swelling and pressure sensation. It goes away (at least it did for me) in another couple of weeks.
Sherrie Palm, author
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic
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domi
replied on August 25th, 2009
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4 weeks rectocele post op
I am having this experience at 4 weeks, ir feels like I have a small walnut in the back of my vagina against the rectum. I am glad to know that it starts to feel better. I had a porcine graft and perineal repairs to go with the rectocele repair.
To the previous posts, does intimacy feel the same? everything seems so weird inside at 4 weeks.
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trauthr
replied on September 24th, 2009
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I am considering rectocele surgery and need to talk to women who can answer my questions. I am new user and not sure that I am using this service on the internet correctly. Hope I can get a reply. Thanks.
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domi
replied on October 4th, 2009
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Rectocele post op reply
I would not do it.
Find a pelvic floor clinic.
I am a healthy, fit, busy 49 year old and this has ruined my life. I had rectocele only, with graft and I cannot get through a day (9 weeks post op) with out problems of pelvic pressure and tiny, but irritating urine leak - I NEVER HAD THESE before. My surgeon is great, so I think the surgery is just too overwhleming. GO to a uro-gynecologist if you do it. It completely soved the rectocele and cause 2 new problems.
J.M.C. Atlanta
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sjpPOP
replied on October 4th, 2009
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Rectocele/pelvic organ prolapse repairs
Will comment to all three of these questions at once. # 1-As far as the intimacy aspect, I had to refrain from sex for 8 weeks because of the extent of my repairs. I am now 19 months out from my surgery and can tell you that there is an impact to sexual sensation. The area of peak sensation has actually changed location and it did have an impact on my ability to climax; I can climax but it is much harder to reach. There is no pain factor for me, just change in sensation. 4 weeks out is way too soon to have returned to "normal", you will need to give it more time. # 2-There is quite a bit of info available online now to fill in the blanks on pelvic organ prolapse surgery, I'd start by finding a good urogynecologist. There is quite a bit of basic material in my book as well, but finding the right physician is key. # 3-I am so sorry to hear that you are having these problems, perhaps you should seek the advice of a urogynecologist to see if you have any post surgical options. I am a HUGE advocate of urogynecologists, they are truly the experts to seek for this surgery. There are certainly excellent urologists, gastros, and surgical gynecologists, but since the repairs to the ligaments and tendons in this intricate area are so vital to these repairs, it is in women's best interest to seek the surgeon that specializes in these repairs-that would be urogynecologits.
Sherrie Palm author
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic
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domi
replied on October 10th, 2009
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Rectocele 10 weeks post op
Did you still feel a little draggy in your vagina after 10 weeks? I feel weird pressure and just not normal and it is 9 weeks. There is pelvic pressure down there.
I think this surgery heals slowly, but eventually you feel better. I am doing kegels and eating a good diet and resting to amke sure I aid my healing. THe rectocele included 5 tears and I had to have a porcine graft.
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tessa108
replied on November 7th, 2009
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Rectocele 2 weeks post op

Other than the ache in my tailbone, I have to say my healing is progressing well. My biggest fear is that this odor that first drove me to my surgeon when I was diagnosed will never go away. The smell post surgery is nauseating to me. Please tell me those of you who are 6 weeks plus...it eventually LEAVES!
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Jacqs62
replied on November 11th, 2009
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i have pain in the bottom of my spine , rectum area and am 2 weeks post op. i still take painkillers regularly and movicol twice a day. i over did it today, by going for a walk and then carrying some shopping home. now i'm suffering for it
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