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Anyone had colpocleisis surgery? I want to learn more

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I had the partial Colpocleisis surgery a week ago Monday. I didn't have a hysterectomy because 1) they thought I would bleed too much (I'm on a blood thinner) and 2) my uterus is healthy enough to leave in. The urodynamic test is just mostly uncomfortable. They inject as much water into your bladder as you can tolerate, and do different tests. I wasn't incontinent, which they were mainly testing for. I also had an ultrasound and hysteroscopy. I bled quite a bit from that on the day of surgery.

I had a severe bladder prolapse with the uterus right behind it. I used a pessary for a number of years, but it became too uncomfortable with too much irritation and bleeding. I was scared of the surgery, too, but now that it's over, so far, I'm really happy I had it done. Not that much pain, bled the first day (because I was on blood thinner), and less each day. I had no problem urinating after the surgery and since. I do drink a lot of water and tea. I didn't have too much problem having a BM, tho I try to eat a lot of fiber. Yesterday I ate too many prunes and got diarrhea. Don't do that!!! I try to get some walking around the house, but afraid to go too far outside because have occasional incontinence now. My doctor said it might happen right after surgery and improve within weeks.

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Thanks for getting back to me. I wear a gelhorn for my bladder and I believe my uterus is down too I’ll do the
the surgery that sews me up totally
So I need a full
Hysterectomy before that , but going z2 surgeries at the same time
My pain tolerance is not good
I’m also suffer from constipation
When they did the Uro did they numb you first with lidocaine
I heard that they could do that
Also a catheter in the rectum they do too
If u prolapsed bladder and uterus how do you keep the uterus up , since you did not take it out
I appreciate you getting back to me
If you can , can we have a conversation on the phone
917-328-4314.
If you don’t feel okay with a phone call I’m okay with that
As i mention before I am so scared !!!!
I cry all the time
Thank you