rectal prolapse

Thanks again, ladies. I've tried to persuade her many times to join Gransnet but she's not 'puter-savvy.
Though she can do emails.
Moira - her symptoms are severe too, she says it's v. painful all the time.

I can highly recommend the Facebook group Pessaries and Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Lots of very knowledgeable, kind and helpful women to give advice and reassurance.

I had surgery for rectal prolapse along with bladder prolapse repair and hysterectomy for uterine prolapse. For me the symptoms from the prolapsed uterus were severe and had mild bladder issues. I didn't even realise I had rectal prolapse. I felt so much better after surgery.

Thanks for your replies. At least (hopefully) she won't feel worse than she does now.

My husband's sister (she's 59) had that operation a couple of years ago, and was terrified about it. Once she'd recovered, she was so relieved and so much happier.

fennel you always seem such a kind and gentle person, I’m sure your friend will be happy just receiving your support.