prolapse surgery and pessaries

hi again Nikrap. So sorry to see you are still uncomfortable and unhappy with your situation. Don't blame you. I have just googled sponges and prolapse and lots of sites came up. I would check it out with your doctor though as you wouldn't want to get an infection from using one of these. Our vagina walls are much thinner than those of younger women who use these sponges for menstruation. Do you rest flat on your bed for some time each day? That might help as it might stop gravity working!! For the weeping tummy button, do you need antibiotics or something? I had this once and had to have medication to clear it up. Cant remember what though.
and for you with a nice cup of tea.

NANABELLE & GLAMMANANA
Thanks so much for your kind words Nurse said tum butt not infected just taking along time to heal.?
I have taken hubby with me in the past to Docs and have cried my heart out only to be told upon examination that this ( small lump ) Shouldnt be causing me all these probs. So thats when I decided to find a specialist myself . He was so confident he could improve things and said although complex it had been a complete success. so why do I still feel it seems worse now he just said that sometimes the lump can still persist which doesnt help me at all.He insists on waiting at least till my app in dec as thinks it takes this long for all to settle.So just trying to survive the next couple of months just about ok if Idont move THANKS AGAIN GIRLS XXXXX

I'm new to this site. I think it's great and shows real female solidarity.Can't imagine a similar male set-up as they really don't like sharing details about bodily functions or emotions!
I lost my lovely husband 4 months ago and am coping with that, but being told I need a hysterectomy for prolapse of the womb is a bridge too far.
What's really worrying me is that since the prolapse became worse, I'm having vaginal bleeding. My GP doesn't seem worried about it, but I am.
Could any of you lovely grannies tell me if you experienced similar symptoms and put my mind at rest?

Butterfly123,
I'm so sorry you lost your husband so recently and now have the double whammy of needing a hysterectomy. If your GP isn't worried about the vaginal bleeding it might be because he/she feels that the hysterectomy will sort it out.
Have you got family or close friends who will help you through the surgery? It is really important you are supported. It's not what one would choose, so soon after a bereavement, but sounds as if it does need seeing to.
I had the op some years ago, it was worth it. I know it's a hard decision when you are feeling vulnerable.
Be kind to yourself, plan some little treats, and keep talking to the grannies.

Butterfly123

I am also new to Gransnet and delighted to have found it.

I agree with Suevie34 that if your doctor isn't worried,you need not be. I have had a prolapse for some years and had bleeding for the last few years. At first the prolapse was controlled effectively with ring pessaries
but deteriorated and I went back to the gynaecologist but he felt that surgery was not suitable and that I would be back sitting opposite him after a couple of years with the same problems. I presume he was tallking about a repair - I know these aren't always successful in the long term. He did not think the bleeding was a cause for concern.

I can't offer advice about hysterectomy but know several friends who have had it and never regretted it. I wish you luck and keep us posted.

Thanks for your kind messages, Suevie and Daffydil. They were very helpful. I do have a lovely, supportive family. I'll just have to get my head around having surgery and face up to what needs to be done. I really miss having my husband with me now as he always put everything into perspective and stopped me from worrying too much. Just hope I don't have to wait too long for the op as it's difficult to plan anything.

Not been on here for a while just an update after seeing surgeon 12 weeks post op hes says all looks improved apart from top area were the walls are still thin but he's hoping that will improve with continued use of the vagifem pessaries every other night. Can walk around a little better too the rawness feeling has gone but stiil not completely comfortable but fingers crossed it
will improve with time thanks girls for all advice given.

Good luck Butterfly with whatever you decide we all know what its like with probs down below sending you a big hug xxx

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