How long does it take to recover from rectocele and cystocele surgery?
How long does it take to recover from rectocele and cystocele surgery?
Typical recovery for the procedure is 2-3 weeks. Your doctor may prescribe pain medication to make you feel more comfortable. You can expect to resume normal physical activity within hours of your procedure. But you should not have sex until 6 weeks after surgery.
Can a cystocele and rectocele be repaired at the same time?
These breaks and weaknesses are repaired with suture and sometimes covered with a graft or mesh. If there is any bulging of the bladder, this will also be repaired at the same time- this is called and anterior repair or cystocele repair.
Can you have a cystocele and rectocele?
Cystocele, urethrocele, enterocele, and rectocele are particularly likely to occur together.
How painful is cystocele surgery?
You may experience discomfort in the vagina for 1-2 weeks following the surgery. The physician may place a medicated vaginal packing in the vagina overnight. The catheter stays for 2-6 days to give the bladder more time to function normally. You may notice bloody discharge and/or odor from the vagina for 1-2 weeks.
How do you poop with a rectocele?
The combination of fiber and water will allow for softer, bulkier stools that do not require significant straining with bowel movements, thereby reducing your risk for having a symptomatic rectocele. Stool softeners are also recommended on occasion.
Is cystocele repair major surgery?
Yes, cystocele (bladder prolapse) repair is major surgery. Even if your surgery is done through a less invasive way, surgeries to repair prolapse tend to be major surgery.
What can you not do after rectocele surgery?
Don’t lift anything heavier than 10 pounds for 3 months after your surgery. Avoid strenuous exercise, such as running or jogging, for 3 months after surgery. Don’t have sexual intercourse or put anything in your vagina (such as tampons) for 6 weeks after your surgery.
How do I know if I have a cystocele or rectocele?
The pelvic organs are held in place by muscles and tissues that can sometimes weaken and stretch. A cystocele is when the bladder and vaginal wall fall into the vaginal opening. A rectocele is when the rectum bulges into the front of the vagina.