Hysterectomy Forum - 35 Yr Old -uterine Prolapse Grade 4, Cystocele, Rectocele

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Q: 35 Yr Old -uterine Prolapse Grade 4, Cystocele, Rectocele

asked by: mdashaw on September 28th, 2004

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Help! I am undecided about the Dr. Recommending vaginal hysterectomy w/ a/p repair for grade 4 uterine prolapse and large cystocele and rectocele. I have a 4 yr old and a 19 mo. Old at home and wont be able to pick up children for 6-8 weeks post op. I am also worried about recovery time and not being able to do my routine for a few weeks. Is there any way at all to help this problem without surgery? Kegels? What about those pelvic floor excisers you can buy? I would love to be able to skip surgery but wonder if it would just be worse if I put it off. I am uncomfortable if I am on my feet for long periods of time and feel pressure when I am on my period. Sex can be uncomfortable at times. I am stuck and can't seem to make a decision. I feel that I can put up with being uncomfortable for a while if I need to . I just wonder if I am missing the chance to be free from the pressure, periods, and birth control. I also wonder will the surgery make incontinence a problem later. I just got control of that after 12 months post partum. I am so confused!!! Any input from anybody?

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gta999

replied on October 6th, 2004

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Hi mdashaw
i had a hysterectomy just 5 weeks ago. My problems were endometriosis and cycts on my ovaries. I don't regret it one bit. They took my ovaries which I am using hormone replacement therapy for and that is kind of diffficult to balance, but you sound miserable. The fear beforehand is worse than anything. They were able to do a vaginal one on me laproscopically, and this reduced the healing time by at least a month! Sometimes, though, this is not possible and they do just a vaginal, but I heard that this is less of a waiting period than an abdominal onebefore you can go back to general activities, although you probably know that. I read your profile and noticed you're an or nurse. I admire that. I don't know a whole lot about the situation of having to function with children afterwards.
I wish all the best for you and would encourage you to go for it! Concerning the operation. Gina

zeus

replied on October 9th, 2004

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Hysterectomy For Prolapse

Hi mdashaw
your story is very similar to mine. I've got 3 children - age 42 and have third degree prolapse. Pressure when standing and heavy dragging feeling also and sex can be painful in certain positions. I too am considering having hysterectomy in january 05. My doc has told me that it will inevitably have to be done. I've done a lot of research on the pros and cons but still find the decision hard to make. Fed up with this constant falling out sensation. I think the best approach is to be positive about the outcome after the surgery and look forward to getting our energy levels back and being able to do all the things we can't do at the moment.
Best of luck.
Zeus

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