I would like to welcome you to the EmpowHER community. I am sorry to hear that you are still not feeling quite right and still experiencing pain five weeks following the surgery.
I do not have any personal experience with this type of surgery to repair a rectocele. But, I did do some research to help you.
Kittkat, have you had a postop visit with your surgeon? Were you discharged with a prescription for pain medication?
What I found on the website for the University of Virginia Women's Health Services is that the typical recovery for this procedure is about 2 to 3 weeks. Typically, a patient will need to take pain relieving medication during the first week.
I am concerned that you are continuing to feel pain. I suggest you call your surgeon and report how you are feeling. Better to be examined and get some peace of mind.
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Hello Kittkat,
I would like to welcome you to the EmpowHER community. I am sorry to hear that you are still not feeling quite right and still experiencing pain five weeks following the surgery.
I do not have any personal experience with this type of surgery to repair a rectocele. But, I did do some research to help you.
Kittkat, have you had a postop visit with your surgeon? Were you discharged with a prescription for pain medication?
What I found on the website for the University of Virginia Women's Health Services is that the typical recovery for this procedure is about 2 to 3 weeks. Typically, a patient will need to take pain relieving medication during the first week.
I am concerned that you are continuing to feel pain. I suggest you call your surgeon and report how you are feeling. Better to be examined and get some peace of mind.
Regards,
Maryann
October 29, 2013 - 4:25pmThis Comment
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