Thank you for your post, I am considering having Colpocleisis surgery because the pessaries are not helping anymore. The vagina still bulges. I also have to wear pads 24/7 because I leak.
As I said, my surgery was successful and especially the pelvic floor physical therapy was/is an immense help. The "twitchy bladder" has been resolved with the PT and I feel normal now! Good luck with your experience!
I had a bladder prolapse repaired last year. The surgery was done by the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Florida. They did a purse string seam to keep the bladder up, and I did not have any problems or any UTI since.
I purchase a Bede seat for my bathroom, and think that this helps in keeping UTI's at bay, because after every bathroom visit, my lower parts are thoroughly flushed and cleaned with water.
As I said, my surgery was successful and especially the pelvic floor physical therapy was/is an immense help. The "twitchy bladder" has been resolved with the PT and I feel normal now! Good luck with your experience!
I just had Colpocleisis surgery, I am 4 days post op. At this point I can only speak to my experience so far which though short, I can say that the surgery went well. The only problem encountered so far was that I was unable to urinate for a couple days after surgery and had to go home with a Foley catheter. The problem for me was that my tissues were very swollen. I was told that the Foley would be taken out at my doctor's office the following day (Friday). I left a message with my doctor but did not hear back from her. By Friday night I was so irritated (literally and figuratively) that I decided to take it out myself. Dr. Google told me how to do it and it was very simple. I felt much better after it was gone but then immediately afterwards I found that I could not control my urine. I went back to Dr. Google and learned that this often happens when a catheter is removed and usually can gain control 24 to 48 hours later. I am doing well now and will try to remember to come back with comments 6 months from now. A little history, 6 months ago I had a hysterectomy due to stage 4 bladder prolapse and rectocele. 1 month after my hysterectomy I felt like my prolapse returned - it was my rectocele repair that failed. That was when I decided that Colpocleisis surgery was the way to go. I will let you know of my progress in 6 months.
You're not really sewn together. The vagina is made narrower and shorter, so it can no longer accommodate a penis. I chose to have the uterus, Fallopian tubes, and ovaries removed vaginally during the same surgery, but this is not required.
The surgery took a few hours, and I was able to go home the same day because I passed a test of being able to urinate sufficiently without a catheter. I was encouraged to use stool softeners and Miralax to avoid straining in the days after the surgery. I was a little too aggressive with this, however, and it took a little time for my bowels to return to normal. I had the surgery in 2021, and I am in a better place. My vagina had been bulging out of my body, which had caused problems with incontinence.
I had a bladder prolapse repaired last year. The surgery was done by the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Florida. They did a purse string seam to keep the bladder up, and I did not have any problems or any UTI since.
I purchase a Bede seat for my bathroom, and think that this helps in keeping UTI's at bay, because after every bathroom visit, my lower parts are thoroughly flushed and cleaned with water.
I had a bladder prolapse repaired last year. The surgery was done by the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Florida. They did a purse string seam to keep the bladder up, and I did not have any problems or any UTI since.
I purchase a Bede seat for my bathroom, and think that this helps in keeping UTI's at bay, because after every bathroom visit, my lower parts are thoroughly flushed and cleaned with water.
The surgery took a few hours, and I was able to go home the same day because I passed a test of being able to urinate sufficiently without a catheter. I was encouraged to use stool softeners and Miralax to avoid straining in the days after the surgery. I was a little too aggressive with this, however, and it took a little time for my bowels to return to normal. I had the surgery in 2021, and I am in a better place. My vagina had been bulging out of my body, which had caused problems with incontinence.
Thanks for the info
I need a total hysterectomy and sewing my vagina because I have 2 prolapsed bladder and uterus .
I’m so terrified!!!
Need someone to talk to
The surgery took a few hours, and I was able to go home the same day because I passed a test of being able to urinate sufficiently without a catheter. I was encouraged to use stool softeners and Miralax to avoid straining in the days after the surgery. I was a little too aggressive with this, however, and it took a little time for my bowels to return to normal. I had the surgery in 2021, and I am in a better place. My vagina had been bulging out of my body, which had caused problems with incontinence.
Did u have to go through Urodynamic procedure before the surgery Anything else before the surgery
And did u get a total hysterectomy
How was your pain ?
I had colpocleisis surgery in August and the results are miraculous. Prior to surgery, each day of two years was a burden of a bladder hanging down, painful bladder and bowel spasms, diarrhea and general discomfort. There is not much pain after surgery, I did stay in the hospital overnight and rested the next day, took pain pills. I did use a vaginal cream for two years prior to surgery but it did not prevent further prolapse. I would highly recommend this surgery.
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As I said, my surgery was successful and especially the pelvic floor physical therapy was/is an immense help. The "twitchy bladder" has been resolved with the PT and I feel normal now! Good luck with your experience!
I had a bladder prolapse repaired last year. The surgery was done by the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Florida. They did a purse string seam to keep the bladder up, and I did not have any problems or any UTI since.
I purchase a Bede seat for my bathroom, and think that this helps in keeping UTI's at bay, because after every bathroom visit, my lower parts are thoroughly flushed and cleaned with water.
I just had Colpocleisis surgery, I am 4 days post op. At this point I can only speak to my experience so far which though short, I can say that the surgery went well. The only problem encountered so far was that I was unable to urinate for a couple days after surgery and had to go home with a Foley catheter. The problem for me was that my tissues were very swollen. I was told that the Foley would be taken out at my doctor's office the following day (Friday). I left a message with my doctor but did not hear back from her. By Friday night I was so irritated (literally and figuratively) that I decided to take it out myself. Dr. Google told me how to do it and it was very simple. I felt much better after it was gone but then immediately afterwards I found that I could not control my urine. I went back to Dr. Google and learned that this often happens when a catheter is removed and usually can gain control 24 to 48 hours later. I am doing well now and will try to remember to come back with comments 6 months from now. A little history, 6 months ago I had a hysterectomy due to stage 4 bladder prolapse and rectocele. 1 month after my hysterectomy I felt like my prolapse returned - it was my rectocele repair that failed. That was when I decided that Colpocleisis surgery was the way to go. I will let you know of my progress in 6 months.
How was the surgery
The surgery took a few hours, and I was able to go home the same day because I passed a test of being able to urinate sufficiently without a catheter. I was encouraged to use stool softeners and Miralax to avoid straining in the days after the surgery. I was a little too aggressive with this, however, and it took a little time for my bowels to return to normal. I had the surgery in 2021, and I am in a better place. My vagina had been bulging out of my body, which had caused problems with incontinence.
What is a Bede seat?
I think you mean a bidet.
Thanks for the info
I need a total hysterectomy and sewing my vagina because I have 2 prolapsed bladder and uterus .
I’m so terrified!!!
Need someone to talk to
Did u have to go through Urodynamic procedure before the surgery Anything else before the surgery
And did u get a total hysterectomy
How was your pain ?
Good for you
I’m so scared of pre and post
Need a total hysterectomy and trying to get a closure
I’m scared of the Urodynamic procedures
Please help