Rectocele repair

Yes I had the repair done in 2022. I have never regretted it! It takes about 6 weeks to recover and no lifting anymore over 25 lbs.

From what I’ve read. In my case the muscles of the vagina that support the rectum beside it, are so weak, the rectum pops into that weakened area and makes a hernia ( bulge) into the vaginal space. Creating a pocket in the bowel that can trap stool. Looks like they need to stitch up the vaginal muscle to strengthen that area to again support the rectum. As for the leaky bladder? I believe they put some kind of net in to support the bladder. Not sure it has anything to do with uterus, but everyone is different and it all depends on your individual anatomy. Going to see Doctor this week to see what’s up with my saggy undercarriage and what the plan is. Good luck🤗

@lacy2 I had an emergency hysterectomy right after my last childbirth. 30 years later I had the repair. My doctor never mentioned that to me. All I know is this is my experience. Hope all works out for your friend.

@slatesslates1 Vaginal wall repair was included in my surgery as it had fallen and was weak.

So sorry for your friend. I am lucky to have no pain. We did it love in a very rural area, but a bit out and yes much harder to find care when you are farther from the “big” city. Prayers for her and hope all goes well.

I had prolapse (with rectocele and enterocele) - colpocleisis surgery in November 2025. Things were good after several weeks of healing. (I also had a bladder sling) I went to physical therapy for several weeks and continue to do the exercises at home. A couple of months ago, I noticed pressure again and began having bowel and some bladder issues again. I am very disappointed, although I do appreciate that parts of my organs are not trying to escape my body anymore. I haven't been back to the doctor since my 13 week post op visit. (The doctors office is a 2 hour drive for me so I guess I've been putting this off). Anyway, I'm sorry I don't have an answer to post, but just wanted to say that you're not alone. (I live outside of Houston)

So sorry that results weren’t as expected. Just got back from urogyne doctor and he said rectocele is small and shouldn’t get bigger so no need to fix✨. As for bladder leaks there is a procedure called Bulkmed that injects 4 bulks of gel at the base of the bladder to tighten the urethra and help with leaks. 1 day, outpatient and home with no change in activity after. Hope you can get some relief.