Surgery and plastic How long do you bleed after Rectocele surgery?
After rectocele surgery, expect bloody vaginal discharge for about four weeks. Contact your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms, such as difficulties with urination, heavy bleeding, fever, or signs of infection around the wound sites. You can expect to return to work around six weeks after surgery.
How do you poop after Rectocele surgery?
The Best Position for Your Bowel Movement After Prolapse Surgery
- Sit on the toilet seat (never hover)
- Place your feet flat on the floor.
- Rest your hands or forearms on your thighs to support your trunk.
- Lean your trunk forwards.
- Keep the inward curve in your lower back during emptying (see bowel emptying position above)
What happens after Cystocele and Rectocele surgery?
After the surgery you should be able to urinate normally again and you should have better bowel control. You may be able to go back to your usual activities without leaking urine. Bulging and feelings of pressure in the vagina will be relieved. Sex should be more comfortable.
How long does it take to recover from a posterior repair?
Do not have sex for 6 weeks or at least until any bleeding or discharge has stopped. Do not stand for too long or lift anything heavy. You can return to work once your doctor has said you are well enough to do so (usually after 6 to 8 weeks). You should be feeling more or less back to normal after 3 months.
What is the success rate of Rectocele surgery?
The most common postoperative symptom after rectocele repair is rectal pressure and discomfort. This should resolve over several weeks as the tissue heals. The success for this procedure to correct the bulge is over 80-90 percent depending on the technique used.
How long do you stay in hospital after Rectocele surgery?
You may stay in the hospital anywhere from 2 to 6 days. The catheter may remain in your bladder 2 to 6 days or until your bladder starts working normally again. You may be constipated during this time. During the first 4 weeks after the operation, there may be some smelly, sometimes bloody drainage from your vagina.
Can I walk after prolapse surgery?
Most women start walking during the hospital stay after prolapse surgery. Your surgeon will give approval for when you can commence walking and for many women this is the day after prolapse surgery. If you’re unwell or with unforeseen complications your surgeon may defer walking.
What happens if prolapse is left untreated?
It is generally safe to leave prolapse untreated unless the prolapse is very large or causes difficulty with bowel or bladder emptying.
How painful is prolapse surgery?
Usually the graft is anchored to the muscles of the pelvic floor. Generally this surgery is not very painful. You may feel as if you have been ‘riding on a horseback’. You will have some discomfort and pain, so please do not hesitate to take pain medication.
How long does a Rectocele operation take?
In most cases, surgery is done under general anesthesia and takes approximately 1 hour. There are a number of different surgical repair options, each of which takes its name from the path used by the surgeon to reach the rectocele. Transvaginal repair: The rectocele is reached through the vagina.
How long does it take to recover from Rectocele and Cystocele surgery?
Your Recovery
You may need about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover from open surgery and 1 to 2 weeks to recover from laparoscopic surgery or vaginal surgery. It is important to avoid heavy lifting while you are recovering, so that your incision can heal.
What is considered a large Rectocele?
If a rectocele is present, this study can document the size and the ability to completely empty the rectum. In general, if the rectocele is larger than 2 centimeters and/or has significant retention of contrast, it is considered abnormal.
How long is hospital stay after prolapse surgery?
Hospital stay: Length of hospital stay for most patients is one to two days. Constipation: You may experience sluggish bowels for several days to a week after surgery. Suppositories and stool softeners may be given to help with this problem.
What are the stages of Rectocele?
Rectocele is often measured in stages ranging from stage 1 which is a minor prolapse, to stage 4 which is complete prolapse. If you are suffering from one type of pelvic organ prolapse, the pull on your organs and connective tissues can also cause other prolapses to occur.