Cystocele/Rectocele surgery, anyone?!
Question: I was diagnosed with both of these a few years ago, after the birth of my second child and have been told I'm a good candidate for the staple-like surgery to correct it. I'm especially having problems with it lately since I've had bronchitis and feel like I'm coughing "that" out.
Has anyone had the surgery and can you give me an idea of what it entails? My OB says it's definitely an in-patient procedure.
Thank you and be nice. :-)
Answers: I was diagnosed with both of these a few years ago, after the birth of my second child and have been told I'm a good candidate for the staple-like surgery to correct it. I'm especially having problems with it lately since I've had bronchitis and feel like I'm coughing "that" out.
Has anyone had the surgery and can you give me an idea of what it entails? My OB says it's definitely an in-patient procedure.
Thank you and be nice. :-)
Although I haven't had it, I can give you the name of a website that tells you about a LOT of women who had this done. It's www.hystersisters.com It's a site for women who've had hysterectomies or may have one but there is a lot of stuff in the bladder issues about this topic. There is a message board there too but I wouldn't mention on that site you have kids as it may make some others who have not been able to have any upset. Info about this is on the hystersisters site because a lot of women have this surgery with a hysterectomy. Are you sure that you don't have an enlarged uterus that's pressing on your bladder? Mine was enlarged to the size of a 9 week pregnancy and when I went to the urologist for urethral stenosis, he said he could see my uterus pressing on the bladder. You may even find out other options besides the staple procedure to have it corrected. As long as you don't have any period issues like heavy bleeding, bad cramps, enlarged uterus, or other issues, you should not need a hysterectomy. Good luck