Pelvic reconstruction surgery

I had another appt today to ask the doctor about other symptoms I have and contributed to the loss of weight and it being more noticeable now...anyways, in addition to the surgery he was going for on Monday to remove a cyst, he now says that I do have pelvic prolapse. He started rattling off several procedures by name and said that it would be a total of 5 procedures to correct all that he saw. So, I am not sure how many procedures he'll add on for Monday. He was able to extend to the OR to a total of 3 hrs ~ he said he may be able to squirrel around more time...??? 

Bad news for my running though...He told me NOT TO RUN EVER after my surgery...is this completely true? I can so imagine that recovery will take a long time but to say I can NEVER run seems very dramatic. He's kinda ol'e school in his thoughts....like he said I would never get rid of the diabetes/heart medication...ha...showed him.

Does anyone have any experience with this or know someone who does and what level of activities did she resume after surgery??  

I asked if the many years of being obese caused the problems...he said that genetics and giving birth to large babies and long deliveries are the culprit. Well, the youngest boy was a long hard delivery as he got stuck, was facing the wrong way and he was 9lbs + when born. Um, I'm blaming the kid on this one...lol

Thanks for letting me vent and please please tell me this is not a bad thing...I feel like I'm being punished for whatever reason...don't know why I feel bad...just do.

OH NO Diana!!  (((HUGS))).  I've never even heard of Pelvic reconstructive surgery - I'd almost recommend a 2nd opinion.  It has GOT to be extensive.  What are your symptoms with it?

I know I'd like to get my tailbone hacked off - but its not nearly at a point where it would be THAT bad.. I think I've put a little weight back on in that area, so its a little more cushioned now.

Well, that's what he said and I have a flyer to match. :) here are the names of each prolapse...rectocele and cycstocele. These are what I researched and based on what I saw I scheduled the appt. The overall symptoms is difficulties in bowel movements, constipation, stress incontenence and overall feeling for me at least was a "fullness" in the pelvic area. I thought that the removal of the cyst would remedy the symptoms. When I asked him last week, he said they are not related and the conversation continued. Well, I wasn't quite completely satisfied so I began the research and rescheduled to meet with him today. He sounded very surprised when I explained the symptoms and then after the exam he said, "oh, this changes the whole game plan". I heard him rattle the word rectocele for sure. The rest...not so sure cause I am shocked I was right. The nurse made me feel stupid yesterday when I called to add on the evaluation of prolapse, like I was making it up.

So, I'm pretty sure he's right about the diagnosis ~ and yes, it is extensive (and sounds VERY painful) but I am thinking I should just girl up and get it all fixed now instead of symptomatically taking care of things. I personally only want to be surgically touched there ONCE!! lol

The hubby comes back next thursday so he'll be taking care of me ~ and I have a sit down job so maybe I can go back early enough if I take it easy...I am kinda mad to think that I lost all this weight to "fall apart" but I know its just what it is and tough to be a woman...a goddess... :) 

Hey, sorry you are feeling so bad. Hope you'll try to stop trying to blame yourself... SH** just happens, but it  had nothing to do with obesity. 

Don't know what to advise about the activity level...would follow dr. orders though....you must be a runner?  Hang in there and good luck with your surgical procedures.

Jane

thanks Jane...

Yup, I'm an aerobic junkie!! Love to run...why?? cuz I can now...damned it all :) 

I'm researching long term activity levels but not finding much on the internet. Oh well, patience is not in my dna. Soooo...I will be a very good girl and not do anything stupid or ya'll come kick my butt!! :) 

diana, i don't have any knowledge or experience with this, but i'm sending you healing vibes... i hope all is well.

WOW....did you just put this profile up or was it up before and my computer just updated?  You look Wonderful!!!!!

  Thank you Christina. I'll take all the vibes ya got :)

I think I'm facing the same procedures next month when my GYN does my hysti. I haven't researched anything yet though. I wanted to talk to Cheryl. She had something very similar to what my GYN is describing and now she's running again getting ready for a marathon. You might want to send her a PM too.

--gina

  Thanks Gina...I'll send her a PM. A hysti next month?? We are busy gals huh. Swinging lizards for you too!!