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Not sure if this is the right way to do this, but I'm trying to decide whether to do the Colpocleisis or another Sacrocolpopexy. I did my first surgery with a hysterectomy with both a bladder and rectal prolapse repair without mesh. It didn't hold for very long and it was terribly painful given the fact I wasn't able to use pain meds. I recently learned that the stitch that was used actually caused my sense of urinary urgency, which I never had previously. I recently was given Gemtesa and the estrogen cream for my vagina to see if that helps with urgency, although Gemtesa is outrageously expensive and causing constipation. I suffer from bouts of diverticulitis, so having constipation can lead to more problems. I also have a theory that the fact my colon isn't in the proper place exacerbates diverticulitis.
I've read about all of the problems with mesh and am dubious a second surgery will be sufficient to handle my problem given the fact the first didn't work. Magee Women's Research is working on stem cell mesh, but I don't think it's in use yet. I've read that it is a chronic problem and there might be a need for a third surgery down the road. The thought of needing an additional surgery for this is unbearable. I used a pessary for a number of years and it no longer works for me. Everything I've read states the Colpocleisis procedure is more successful, but it's permanent and I'm a young 70 years old and making a decision to give up intercourse for the rest of my life is a big one.
I would greatly appreciate any advice and am very curious to hear from women who have been living with this procedure for many years and whether they have subsequent problems. The doctors quote percentages of success, but does that reflect a few months after surgery or years after?