Reply #8: I'm having it done Dec 5th

[kdmorris]

But I have 3 different procedures, for prolapsed uterus, cystocele and rectocele. I'm told I will be in the hospital for 3 days (Surgery Wed morning 6 AM, home Friday evening)

I go in November 8th to talk to the urogynocologist and will discuss with her then the types of procedures I will need. After Urodynamics, she did say the cystocele will be repaired with a sling. The rectocele will be repaired by putting the rectum back where it belongs and stitching the fascia between the rectum and vagina. I will go home with a Foley catheter, but I don't know how that compares to a "straight catheter". Other than that, I do know that I will be out of work for 6 weeks, forbidden to lift anything heavier than 5 lbs for 8-12 weeks, and forbidden to sit upright for more than an hour for the first 4 weeks, at least. She also said I would not be able to drive for 3 weeks. No baths for at least 6 weeks, either.

It's worth whatever I need to do so that I don't leak anymore. Thanks for the info. Everyone I've talked to who has had it is incredibly pleased with the results and had no real problems. I'm really sorry to hear about your issues. That sounds really bad and not at all fun.