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Anyone had colpocleisis surgery? I want to learn more

Posted by luftmensh1 @luftmensh1, Jul 3, 2021

What happened to the lady who was having significant bleeding problems 8 days after colpocleisis surgery?

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ayleswc914 | @ayleswc914 | Aug 28, 2023
In reply to @sage2016 "Thank you for your post, I am considering having Colpocleisis surgery because the pessaries are not..." + (show)
@sage2016

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.

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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!

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lindes | @lindes | Aug 29, 2023

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.

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1830 | @1830 | Nov 5, 2023
In reply to @ayleswc914 "As I said, my surgery was successful and especially the pelvic floor physical therapy was/is an..." + (show)
@ayleswc914

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!

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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.

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ekarasoulis59 | @ekarasoulis59 | Dec 14, 2023
In reply to @luftmensh1 "You're not really sewn together. The vagina is made narrower and shorter, so it can no..." + (show)
@luftmensh1

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.

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How was the surgery

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luftmensh1 | @luftmensh1 | Dec 14, 2023
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@ekarasoulis59

How was the surgery

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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.

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luftmensh1 | @luftmensh1 | Dec 14, 2023
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@lindes

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.

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What is a Bede seat?

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luftmensh1 | @luftmensh1 | Dec 14, 2023
In reply to @lindes "I had a bladder prolapse repaired last year. The surgery was done by the Mayo Clinic..." + (show)
@lindes

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.

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I think you mean a bidet.

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ekarasoulis59 | @ekarasoulis59 | Dec 14, 2023
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@luftmensh1

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.

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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

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ekarasoulis59 | @ekarasoulis59 | Dec 14, 2023
In reply to @luftmensh1 "The surgery took a few hours, and I was able to go home the same day..." + (show)
@luftmensh1

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.

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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 ?

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ekarasoulis59 | @ekarasoulis59 | Dec 18, 2023
In reply to @sharnie "I had colpocleisis surgery in August and the results are miraculous. Prior to surgery, each day..." + (show)
@sharnie

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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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

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