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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Hi, I had the partial colpocleisis May 4, 2023 so only 2 months post-op. I am 71 y/o and single. My uterus was also left inside; it was said to be small-ish and no fibroids, so it remains in. I had minimal post-op pain but am still having a "twitchy" bladder, meaning my urges and difficulty to control have been an ongoing issue. My pee-stream was weak at first and emptying my bladder completely seemed difficult, but over the ensuing 4 weeks, it improved somewhat. Probably inflammation and surgical trauma that needed to resolve naturally. I am now having Pelvic Floor PT where I'm taught to exercise certain muscles to strengthen the pelvic floor. The therapist also does internal massage and stretching to address any scar tissue that may be affecting my stream and sense of control. As for UTIs, I was recommended to take D-Mannose 500mg twice daily along with Vit C 500 mg 2x a day. The D-Mannose makes the bladder lining less hospitable to bacteria and Vit C acidifies the urine, also discouraging bacterial growth. Those have helped a lot! You can get D-Mannose on Amazon. I had a hard time finding it on store shelves. I feel fairly satisfied with my surgery and believe the "twitchy" bladder issues will fade with time, or else I can try to live with it. Living with prolapsed organs was awful and my quality of life has improved (and the abdominal heaviness is gone). Good luck with whatever you choose to do!
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.
Hi, I had the partial colpocleisis May 4, 2023 so only 2 months post-op. I am 71 y/o and single. My uterus was also left inside; it was said to be small-ish and no fibroids, so it remains in. I had minimal post-op pain but am still having a "twitchy" bladder, meaning my urges and difficulty to control have been an ongoing issue. My pee-stream was weak at first and emptying my bladder completely seemed difficult, but over the ensuing 4 weeks, it improved somewhat. Probably inflammation and surgical trauma that needed to resolve naturally. I am now having Pelvic Floor PT where I'm taught to exercise certain muscles to strengthen the pelvic floor. The therapist also does internal massage and stretching to address any scar tissue that may be affecting my stream and sense of control. As for UTIs, I was recommended to take D-Mannose 500mg twice daily along with Vit C 500 mg 2x a day. The D-Mannose makes the bladder lining less hospitable to bacteria and Vit C acidifies the urine, also discouraging bacterial growth. Those have helped a lot! You can get D-Mannose on Amazon. I had a hard time finding it on store shelves. I feel fairly satisfied with my surgery and believe the "twitchy" bladder issues will fade with time, or else I can try to live with it. Living with prolapsed organs was awful and my quality of life has improved (and the abdominal heaviness is gone). Good luck with whatever you choose to do!
Also, I neglected to mention I have been having non stop bladder infections associated with the prolapse and am now on a daily low dose antibiotic to prevent the infections. I am so concerned with all the antibiotics taken in the last year especially going into the hospital for the surgery.
Hi, I had the partial colpocleisis May 4, 2023 so only 2 months post-op. I am 71 y/o and single. My uterus was also left inside; it was said to be small-ish and no fibroids, so it remains in. I had minimal post-op pain but am still having a "twitchy" bladder, meaning my urges and difficulty to control have been an ongoing issue. My pee-stream was weak at first and emptying my bladder completely seemed difficult, but over the ensuing 4 weeks, it improved somewhat. Probably inflammation and surgical trauma that needed to resolve naturally. I am now having Pelvic Floor PT where I'm taught to exercise certain muscles to strengthen the pelvic floor. The therapist also does internal massage and stretching to address any scar tissue that may be affecting my stream and sense of control. As for UTIs, I was recommended to take D-Mannose 500mg twice daily along with Vit C 500 mg 2x a day. The D-Mannose makes the bladder lining less hospitable to bacteria and Vit C acidifies the urine, also discouraging bacterial growth. Those have helped a lot! You can get D-Mannose on Amazon. I had a hard time finding it on store shelves. I feel fairly satisfied with my surgery and believe the "twitchy" bladder issues will fade with time, or else I can try to live with it. Living with prolapsed organs was awful and my quality of life has improved (and the abdominal heaviness is gone). Good luck with whatever you choose to do!
Also, I neglected to mention I have been having non stop bladder infections associated with the prolapse and am now on a daily low dose antibiotic to prevent the infections. I am so concerned with all the antibiotics taken in the last year especially going into the hospital for 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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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.
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!
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.
Thank you for your reply!
Hi, I had the partial colpocleisis May 4, 2023 so only 2 months post-op. I am 71 y/o and single. My uterus was also left inside; it was said to be small-ish and no fibroids, so it remains in. I had minimal post-op pain but am still having a "twitchy" bladder, meaning my urges and difficulty to control have been an ongoing issue. My pee-stream was weak at first and emptying my bladder completely seemed difficult, but over the ensuing 4 weeks, it improved somewhat. Probably inflammation and surgical trauma that needed to resolve naturally. I am now having Pelvic Floor PT where I'm taught to exercise certain muscles to strengthen the pelvic floor. The therapist also does internal massage and stretching to address any scar tissue that may be affecting my stream and sense of control. As for UTIs, I was recommended to take D-Mannose 500mg twice daily along with Vit C 500 mg 2x a day. The D-Mannose makes the bladder lining less hospitable to bacteria and Vit C acidifies the urine, also discouraging bacterial growth. Those have helped a lot! You can get D-Mannose on Amazon. I had a hard time finding it on store shelves. I feel fairly satisfied with my surgery and believe the "twitchy" bladder issues will fade with time, or else I can try to live with it. Living with prolapsed organs was awful and my quality of life has improved (and the abdominal heaviness is gone). Good luck with whatever you choose to do!
Also, I neglected to mention I have been having non stop bladder infections associated with the prolapse and am now on a daily low dose antibiotic to prevent the infections. I am so concerned with all the antibiotics taken in the last year especially going into the hospital for the surgery.