Want to discuss prolapse bladder or any kind of prolapse

Posted by Tanglefoot @tanglefoot, Aug 2, 2015

I am looking to discuss prolapse bladder or any kind of prolapse that other ladies have experienced as well. I would also like to comment on incontinence as well. There is a lot to talk about when it comes to prolapse bladder etc and it seems to be a silent epidemic among women. If there are others out there like me, lets talk about it and I have some solutions. I am surviving prolapse bladder without surgery and I have been living with it for over ten years. I wear a support garment that is light and easy weight and fits right under my existing underwear. Don't know what you are doing or wearing, but I would like to hear from you. Thanks.
Tanglefoot

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February, 2017.

Thanks to a Connect member, it was brought to our attention that @tanglefoot may have a vested interest in promoting the support garment "hideaway" mentioned in this discussion. Further investigation revealed that @tanglefoot is the designer and inventor of this product, and that she routinely posts on discussion forums using pseudonyms. Posting solicitations or advertisements of any kind violates Mayo Clinic Connect's Terms of Use. We have decided to leave @tanglefoot's past messages as to not interrupt the flow of conversation, but she will no longer be able to post to the community.

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@ggm43

I did it! I had the surgery and pain was not the problem. I am frightened of bleeding. I was ok until the 6th day when I poured bowls full of blood when I had bowel movements. this went on for 2 days and I thought I was dying. I saw the nurse and she tried to reassure me everything was alright. it settled down to a yellowsh brown discharge. It will be 6 weeks this Monday and I have noticed a slight staining. I am again getting panicky. of course the office is closed and I don't want to call the emergency # because it is not really an emergency. but I just don't understand why there would be some light blood. does anyone know if it accompanies the dissolving of stiches at 6 weeks? would appreciate any answers. thanks. ggm

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I only had a bladder tie up with the "new mesh" and the sling to lift the urethra. Your vaginal closing surgery is a different procedure. My bleeding afterwards was unremarkable. Yet if I had that much bleeding I would be panicked also as I would assume something broke loose. If upsets me that with all that bleeding you only got to see a nurse. Now 6 weeks later you should be healed and don't understand why the doctor isn't examining you for your residual discharge. Why not be assertive and go to the office and park yourself there until your doctor will take the time to examine you.

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@gardeningjunkie

I only had a bladder tie up with the "new mesh" and the sling to lift the urethra. Your vaginal closing surgery is a different procedure. My bleeding afterwards was unremarkable. Yet if I had that much bleeding I would be panicked also as I would assume something broke loose. If upsets me that with all that bleeding you only got to see a nurse. Now 6 weeks later you should be healed and don't understand why the doctor isn't examining you for your residual discharge. Why not be assertive and go to the office and park yourself there until your doctor will take the time to examine you.

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I should add that previously my uterus and ovaries were removed 6 months earlier because of prolapse. I did need to wear a pad for weeks, not a heavy discharge but still a pad was needed. I did have considerable pain for 3 weeks afterwards and then still for months had pain issues. I needed the follow up bladder prolapse surgery because my hysterectomy was preformed by a "baby doctor" not a specialist who only worked on prolapse. He removed the uterus but didn't recognize I needed bladder repair also. Big mistake on my part. This is a reminder to to those of you considering prolapse repair. Do not go to your OB/GYN doctor. Search for a prolapse specialist!!! New and great techniques and this is all these surgeons do and they are more successful. I am glad I did my homework this time. Still I had to drive 2 1/2 to see for specialist, yet so worth it.

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@gardeningjunkie

I should add that previously my uterus and ovaries were removed 6 months earlier because of prolapse. I did need to wear a pad for weeks, not a heavy discharge but still a pad was needed. I did have considerable pain for 3 weeks afterwards and then still for months had pain issues. I needed the follow up bladder prolapse surgery because my hysterectomy was preformed by a "baby doctor" not a specialist who only worked on prolapse. He removed the uterus but didn't recognize I needed bladder repair also. Big mistake on my part. This is a reminder to to those of you considering prolapse repair. Do not go to your OB/GYN doctor. Search for a prolapse specialist!!! New and great techniques and this is all these surgeons do and they are more successful. I am glad I did my homework this time. Still I had to drive 2 1/2 to see for specialist, yet so worth it.

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Thank you for sharing this information. Much appreciated.

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@asegura

Thank you for sharing this information. Much appreciated.

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Hi, @asegura - have you also experienced bladder prolapse?

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@lisalucier

Hi, @asegura - have you also experienced bladder prolapse?

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No I have not yet but feel well informed in case I need it in the future.

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@tanglefoot

Thank you for posting my discussion here to help other ladies with prolapse. I have not had any surgery and that is because I don't want surgery for prolapse. I am 65 and cannot wear a pessary either. There is so much more we can try to do for ourselves to avoid surgery. My only problem was my prolapse was starting to drop down further towards the opening of the vagina area. I can go to the bathroom fine, no problems. I found out that walking, good posture and pelvic floor exercises can help a lot to control and manage a prolapse. I am a stage 3 prolapse bladder and I am surviving with a prolapse bladder without surgery for the last ten years. I learned that you cannot lift heavy things, you must keep your urine and bowels moving well by eating the right foods. Avoid coughing if you can, it pushes the prolapse out, just like lifting does or pushing if you are constipated pushed the prolapse out too. I am wearing a support for my prolapse that is very comfy and stops my prolapse from coming out. Hope others can find ways to survive without surgery if possible.

Tanglefoot

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Dear Tanglefoot, can you share what kind of support you wear for your prolapse. Where can we buy it? Will appreciate it! Thanks

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@upartist

Hello,
I am new this discussion, and I wanted to see what people were saying about prolapse. I personally have been through extreme things with this issue. Because of the extent of my individual situation, I did have an extensive reconstruction of my pelvic floor done by a very experienced surgeon. My advanced global prolapse was a result of damage from oversized babies and a forceps delivery when I was younger. As each woman's situation is very very unique to their lives, it is so important to consider the impact the prolapse is causing, the woman's age and general health with the anticipated recovery time, the preparedness of the clinicians providing services and wisdom of the plan specific to that woman, and the importance of attempting all options before the surgical decision is made. I have had a good outcome, but it took great work to get here in combination with guidance and ongoing targeted exercise. This is in fact my new normal, but a good one. My prayers and best wishes to any woman who is considering any kind/degree of pelvic floor surgery. Go in prepared and take the recovery seriously. Try all options of treatment first. There are many knowledgable clinicians out there to guide you.

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Dear @upartist, can you share who was the doctor who did your prolapse bladder surgery. Did you use mesh in the surgery?It will be much appreciate it. Thanks

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@ggm43

I did it! I had the surgery and pain was not the problem. I am frightened of bleeding. I was ok until the 6th day when I poured bowls full of blood when I had bowel movements. this went on for 2 days and I thought I was dying. I saw the nurse and she tried to reassure me everything was alright. it settled down to a yellowsh brown discharge. It will be 6 weeks this Monday and I have noticed a slight staining. I am again getting panicky. of course the office is closed and I don't want to call the emergency # because it is not really an emergency. but I just don't understand why there would be some light blood. does anyone know if it accompanies the dissolving of stiches at 6 weeks? would appreciate any answers. thanks. ggm

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@ggm43 - just wanted to check in with you and see how your recovery is going? Are you still having some light blood?

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Hello. Something I thought you might enjoy is reading today's Connect member spotlight, which features a member who's been regularly involved in this discussion on prolapse, @baxtersmom https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/newsfeed-post/pursuing-life-balance-meet-baxtersmom. I think you will like reading about her love of gardening and interior design, favorite foods, and university teaching, plus what she appreciates about Mayo Clinic Connect. Please check out her story and make a comment.

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@lisalucier

Hello. Something I thought you might enjoy is reading today's Connect member spotlight, which features a member who's been regularly involved in this discussion on prolapse, @baxtersmom https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/newsfeed-post/pursuing-life-balance-meet-baxtersmom. I think you will like reading about her love of gardening and interior design, favorite foods, and university teaching, plus what she appreciates about Mayo Clinic Connect. Please check out her story and make a comment.

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@lisalucier I have stage one prolapse and have chosen to go with a pesary which seems to be a good choice for me at this time. I had no idea this type of thing could even happen. Now I know. 🙁

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