Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Recovery

Bleeding usually lessens over time but if the bleeding increases you need to call right away.

Pelvic floor reconstruction recovery. The experts of the urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery group provide comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to your needs. It is safe to re start pelvic floor exercises when you feel ready usually 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. For at least 6 weeks following surgery. Vaginal discharge is usually yellowish white and watery representing stitches that are dissolving.

Aside from decreasing symptoms of prolapse a desired outcome of pelvic floor reconstruction is for the woman to be able to return to her active life. As part of the correction of prolapse and incontinence the overall health of the vaginal support structures must be assessed and corrected. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic organs bladder rectum or uterus push into the vaginal canal due to the weakening of pelvic muscles. You can use sanitary pads but please do not use tampons.

These are repaired in several different ways either conservatively with non surgical treatments or with surgery. Try to avoid foods that are high in fat such as cakes biscuits and fried foods. This usually goes away by six weeks after surgery. It may also be used to treat a patient who has suffered damage to the pelvic organs because of cancer.

For more information on how to perform pelvic floor exercises see the leaflet pelvic floor exercises. A pelvic floor reconstruction is a major surgical procedure that is designed to restore strength and integrity to the pelvic floor by addressing each of the possible prolapsing organs one by one and either rebuilding the supporting layer or removing the fallen organ. If you come to mayo clinic with a pelvic floor disorder you will experience the benefit of the clinic s coordinated multidisciplinary approach to evaluation and treatment. Choose wholegrain varieties of bread pasta and rice rather than white versions.

Laparoscopic colposuspension is a minimally invasive surgical technique that provides a safe and durable method for reconstruction of the pelvic floor and its contents without the need for a large abdominal incision. Women who experience urinary incontinence often have this procedure to treat symptoms caused by prolapse and stress incontinence. Do not try to exercise to gain fitness e g. Likely the surgeon has provided some information about do s and don ts but this is usually related to immediately post surgery.

You should also drink between 1 5 2 litres 6 8 glasses of fluid a day to help keep the body hydrated and the bladder and bowel healthy.