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Vaginal Sling (TVT) Complications

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@jlharsh Thank you so much for the encouragement, understanding and support. I am happy to hear that the team at the Mayo clinic has been able to help you. I often wondered if this is the next thing I need to explore. It’s great that they have you on a path with a focus, approach and next steps. I feel like I have never had this from my medical team. They have just constantly told me I need to accept things as they are. Only my physiotherapist and chiropractor have been able to give me any type of a path which has been frequent treatments help but don’t solve or a provide long term solution. They just make it more tolerable which I can accept short term but I’m not ready to stop looking for answers or trying new things. Even though some days are harder than others I keep going and keep trying. I have found that although I was always a planner I now take everyday as it comes and listen to my body. If it’s a bad day, I now treat it as that and if it means not accomplishing what I wanted to, so be it. That’s probably been the hardest in addition to admitting I physically can’t do what I use to be able to do. I moved out on my own at 19 and have always been independent and quite stubborn wanting to do everything on my own and rely on no one so having to change that and accept help has been hard. I’d say the biggest challenge physically is my mobility and range of motion being limited. Some days I just don’t feel steady on my feet. Aside from that it’s missing my kids sports or if I have to drive them it’s when I have to sit in the car because I can’t handle anything else can’t be fully present as I use to be. It’s the “mom guilt”. Aside from that, I’d say it’s being frustrated because every test, image or doctors appointment shows nothing or accomplishes nothing. Sometimes I feel like am I just creating this because they find nothing and thankful my physio and Chiro always tell me “this is real don’t feel otherwise”. It’s just frustrating. Thank you again for reaching out. It means a lot!

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@trisha85 You already have good input from sisters-in-pain, @mackaymouse and @shauna18 with similar challenges. Quite a bit of what you comment feels familiar to me, as well. I admire your ability to understand what is happening with you as well as your drive and commitment to live the best life you can today and every day. You’ve got this.

I realize I did not include the link to Mayo Clinic appointments. Here it is: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Like you, I was not able to get the care I needed locally. Not making progress is what led me to Mayo Clinic. It sounds like you have a wonderful physiotherapist and chiropractor helping you. This makes me think of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mayo Cinic in Rochester. They work with other departments as needed for individual patients. You may want to review more about them or even share the information with your Physio and Chiro. I guess, more heads are better than one!
-Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/physical-medicine-rehabilitation-mayo-clinic/sections/overview/ovc-20467039

You mention independence, productivity and guilt. At least that what stands out to me that I relate to. I have been trying to look at a positive side of not having resources to do all I want to do. It is an opportunity to regroup and decide what is most important. I realize I do not want to be the person that does it all. I want to be intentional and feel good about what I do decide to do.

I would like to stay connected with you and stay up to date on your progress. Will you come back and comment as you have thoughts/takes steps forward?

You stated your biggest challenge right now is minute and range of motion. Do you think they could be improved, do you want to pursue that? Have you considered adding someone to talk to, maybe a relationship, or life coach to help you figure out what the new you will look like?