Lower pelvic region prolapse surgery

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What should I know before consultation with surgeon? Thank you to whoever gives me some ideas.

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Sunset; could you expand on this a bit? Is the surgery for sure? And if you don't mind saying....... "why" and "when" You may have previously and it's possible I missed it.

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Hi!

I did not elaborate for sake of appearing indelicate though it's all body parts people know of. The irritable bowel I suffer right now and have for 7 months caused a prolapsed rectum/bowel and bladder. I have to take multiple stool softeners and purgitives when I can't empty my bowel because the prolapse blocks it. It is necessary. I see the surgeon on the 20th of this month and from there will get a date for the surgery. Sorry for the shortness of this message but I just wrote how I felt about what my daughter's attitude and am upset. I will check later to see what you have to say. This does not mean I am not grateful for your input. I just feel empty, alone and so disappointed in her values when I worked so hard to raise a good person.

[susanny]

I've never had surgery, so can't comment on what to say. I would guess what I would do is google the type of surgery you are going to have, learn about it, and if you have any questions, those are what you ask the dr. I'd want to know recovery time, do I need someone to take care of me, what can I expect. For the surgery, what does it entail, what will he be doing, what is the expected outcome, what type of anesthesia. Really, I don't know much.

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Sunset..... I would also ask if it's "necessary" maybe there's alternative options , ask what happens if you opt "against" surgery; will it be done with a local or a general anesthetic; how long the surgery usually takes, how/if it will impact your breathing, how familiar he is with the surgery (does he perform it regularly); will he be checking things with your Pulmonary Specialist beforehand, plus all the things Sue typed in and YES; read up on it first.....

[John]

Sunset; Along with all of the above. Keep doing what your doing .That is talking about it .AS far as your daughter is concerned ,I use an old saying ! It goes like this ;"The rules don't change just because it's family " How often do we let people get away with bad behavior just because they are " family " Got my point .Be good to yourself for a change .We appreciate you

[Deleted]

:)Thank you for putting the thought and effort into your response. It turns out I have asthma now too. I will ask every question you have listed. Again, thank you
Luv Kathryn (sunset)

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Dr. said I wasn't healthy enough for the surgery and it was very very serious surgery. I have found a laxative that works so I don't need surgery but must take laxative 3X/DAY. I know it can cause lazy bowel but it is the lesser of two evils.

Thanks for input.
Luv Kathryn *sunset

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Hi Kath;

Boy you sure are having more than your share of problems right now..... Did your surgeon tell you what you should take for the bowel problem considering you can't have the surgery or was the laxative your decision?

I can relate to bowel problems. Not nice at all. I've a small partial blockage from old surgery scars. Most of the time I'm O.K. unless my schedule is thrown or I'm needing fibre but even then it's no guarantee. If not..... well; out comes the Metamucil (natural fibre) a couple times of day as well as Sensokot S at bedtime. Once you're "back on track" add a glass of Metamucil once a day if you must.