Rectocele prolapse after overdoing it post hysterectomy – Vivian ’ s story

The post Rectocele prolapse after overdoing it post hysterectomy – Vivian’s story appeared first on Hysterectomy Association. My story is this which I hope will help others, as I feel I could and should have been given more information regarding exercises for pelvic floor muscles. I have since suffered another prolapse after my hysterectomy, this time a rectocele prolapse at the beginning of April 2017, I suppose because I have overdone things, but had I been given more information, perhaps this could have been prevented. I first suffered a prolapsed uterus in September 2016 and had a LAVH on 19th December 2016. I have had 3 children by natural birth, have always been very sporty, running 10ks – marathons, a triathlete, have had a few physical jobs involving heavy lifting. I have been through the menopause, come off HRT after 10 years and was 65 years old at the time of my prolapse, brought on I suppose by age, heavy gardening jobs, trying to get back into running so I could take part in Park runs,  and a long walk across Spain carrying an 8kg backpack. My operation was very successful. I was amazed at how quickly I recovered from my operation and only had to take painkillers for a week and was able to drive after a week. My consultant told me I did not need a follow up appointment, to see my GP if I had any concerns. I am a very active person and the advice given to me was ‘to just get on with life’. My recovery was very good and for 6 ...
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