Anyone had colpocleisis surgery? I want to learn more

@csues

I look forward to hearing from you again after your appointment on October 21.

Will you post an update and let me know if you were able to get any new information or help?

Good morning Sharnie, I'm glad I did the surgery but not sure what life is like aftewards. At the moment I'm having the burnng and pain urinating. My OBGYN has made an appointment for me with her on Oct 21, 2024.

Good morning Teresa. Yes there is and my OBGYN has made an appointment for me to see her on Oct 21, 2024 to see what could be casuing the issues.
Thank you for you email. CSueS

Hello @csues and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm really sorry to hear of the post-surgery problems you are experiencing. It sounds like a visit to a new doctor might be helpful to you. I would recommend going to a multi-disciplinary medical center, for a second opinion, like Mayo Clinic (a link to appointment information for Mayo Clinic http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63) or a university medical school where you can see what can be done to help you.

Is there a multi-disciplinary medical center near you where you can obtain another opinion?

I had this surgery two years ago and had no problems, just relief. Sorry to hear that you have not had a good experience with your surgery.

Hi I'm new to this. I had a complete Colpocleisis vaginal closure surgery on April 24,2024. They shortened my vagina to only 1 inch (ok) put my bladder and rectum back in place (ok). Bleed for 19 days because I had a hematoma that dr would not acknowledge and said my bleeding was normal. Still on iron pills to build my RBC back up to normal range. I had a total prolapse of all my organs. As of today Oct 3, I have been having burning and pain when urinating. We have ruled out a UTI but the dr doesn't seem to want to do anything more for me. Any suggestions or what is life really like after doing this surgery??? Sorry for typos - CSueS

I am trying to decide between the colcopleisis surgery and the sacral one. Anybody with experience recently have any thoughts on this? I am 72. Husband had prostate surgery and we cannot have relations, fyi. Still, I just don't know what to do. I am wearing a cube pessary now, and it's ok.

As someone who also had this surgery, and had great results, I agree. It is miracle surgery.😊

I have been very encouraged reading about the outcome of everyone’s Colpocleisis surgery. I had my surgery on January 31, 2024. I am in my ninth week of recovery. One night stay in the hospital & came home with a catheter for about a week after. I also had very little pain. The most concerning part for me was making sure to take the stool softeners as prescribed so as not break the stitches by straining. I am 86 years old and so happy I decided to have the surgery. Being up and about & getting back to my normal life feels wonderful. I hope this will help someone who may be contemplating having this surgery.
Blessings!

Are you doing OK?