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Hi,I am 45 years old and 6 months ago I found out I had prolapse. My doctor told me I had a rectocelle and a cystocelle. I don't have Uterine prolapse. I was really crushed when I heard the news because I had always maintained such a healthy lifestyle. Of course my Dr, reccommended surgery but I declined at first. I later found Christines website and her book and DVD. I also was upset because I had two vaginal births with an epesiotomy with the first birth. I had always had a bout with severe constipation which seemed to have A strong hormonal component. Of course I was mortified to learn that straining may have contributed to the prolapse. The total lack of preventative education is really upsetting. I am also A health practitioner so I have blamed myself for this condition. I also did a very vigorous muscle pump class which also probably made things worse. I have been doing the exercises and trying to maintain the posture. Walking uphill, giving up cofffee and maintaining a healthy diet. I thought things were getting better but last week all of a sudden I developed cystitis type symptoms and back pain. I don't know if the two are related but the Dr gave me an antibiotic for three days. It seemed like things were better but now they are worse. I feel very depressed and tearful. Today I go to the doctor and I don't even get to see my Dr. I have to see a complete stranger and all I keep thinking about is they are going to tell me to have surgery.I just feel very confused and maybe just need some support. It is very hard to talk about this condition with just anybody. Thanks for listening. Lisa

Six months is still relatively new and depending on how mind determined you are to incorporating the suggestions on this forum, it will take a bit of "practice, practice, practice." It took years to get to this stage and will take months to stabilize the prolapses. You will do just fine. Patience is required. I have universal prolapses and my good days outweigh the bad by quite a few. Hopefully no surgery will be lurking around the corner for me. Hang in there. It does get better.

Sybille

Dear Lisa,

Keep pulling yourself into the posture as much as you can, even when you are tired. It's no accident that posture and attitude have the same definition, and we can often get through a bout of depression by putting on a favorite (comfortable!:-)) outfit and taking a long walk somewhere uplifting where we can interact with other people. I hope you get your cystitis and back pain under control. Also, fear of or resignation to what someone else, no matter what doctor or system, may suggest is not taking responsibility for your own well-being. Your doctor works for you and the best you can do is to become an interested, informed partner in your own health care.

Christine