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How long did you wait for second (third) opinion ?
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Thanks so much for sharing all of the info about your path to wellness < 3.
It helps a lot in several ways, actually. It gives me ideas about acceptable time-frame, logistical considerations, treatment options and about process of decision making. Thank you for finding time to write all of that !
It is wonderful to hear that you made such positive changes in diet and exercise and to see how it already shows great results :).
I am sure that surgery will be successful and I agree wholeheartedly that getting well is a priority over any other concerns regarding side-effects that might or might not happen. At least my husband and me think the same way and we would also prefer to have surgery over any other method.
Just one more quick question -did you get referral for PT from your surgeon or you found therapist yourself ?
Have a wonderful day and thanks again for helping :).
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I work with a PT and asked her for recommendations for pelvic floor specialists. One of the PTs she recommended was in my insurance network and the office is close to mine, so I went with her. I had already started following Michelle Kenway's YouTube routine based on recommendations from this or another message board. I was mainly hoping to confirm that I was doing Kegels correctly, but the sessions quickly advanced from basic lying, seated, and standing Kegels to focusing on engaging the pelvic floor while doing 'normal' motions such as getting out of bed or bending over to pick something up off the floor. All while breathing normally - it's definitely a challenge but hopefully some neural pathways are forming.
One thing I didn't expect was the initial verification process for correct Kegel technique. I guess I should be somewhat used to rectal exams at this point, but I'm not. Yuck.