3rd Degree Prolapsed Bladder

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I am new to the forum, but I cannot find anyone posting if Christine's program will improve or even heal 3rd degree prolapsed bladder. No other prolapsed organs at this point so I would like to do whatever I can to strengthen the pelvic wall to prevent other prolapse problems. Also, does the DVD offer different information than the book? I saw the You Tube where Christine explains the posture. It is so awkard for me. If I try to pull up my pelvic muscles, my stomach wants to tighten. I guess isolating the muscles comes with practice. I am correct in pulling up the pelvic muscles as I relax my stomach and allow my rear to stick out? Thanks for anyone's help.

About a year or so ago my POP (I have all of em but led by the bladder) Was outside of my body.

It was like a walnut annoying me continually.
Now - It is back inside and POPpy (as i call her) and I have made ''friends'' we manage to share to same body without arguments.

I feel it most when I am on a heavy period, other than that I hafta say in the past few months I havent even had to give POPpy a thought.

I hope that you can get a hold on your POP - It will take time - But it IS do-able!

I do not have the latest DVD so I am not able to inform you as to what is on it - But all I do know is that you CAN get the POP to become less of a nuisance - It will be with you - Prolly for life - But you CAN live WELL with Prolapse - I fell totally to bits at one point when I thought it would never get better - And now - I can say it DID improve - So much - And if a pessimist as I can do it - You can too!!

Welcome to the forum!
Do you still have your uterus or have you had any surgical attempts at repair to your pelvis? If you still have you uterus and your support system is intact, then yes, there should be a lot of help for you here for sure. You'll see that there is a whole world beyond 'strengthening the pelvic wall' though this is part of it for sure. I would get the DVD as soon as possible; the workout on there is a must.
It is a bit of work to re-learn how to identify and engage different muscles. Don't worry, there are many women here to help you out! If you pull up your pelvic floor in a standing position, your tail will tuck and your abs will engage. WW is not about pulling up the pelvic floor as must as placing the pelvis in an angle that will naturally engage them - not tighten them.
There is so much info on these forums about the posture.....just read read read and ask questions. We are here for you!

I do believe that with following Christine's exercises and remembering good female posture, you will be able to reduce the prolapse and hopefully be comfortable enough.
I have already found a difference in my prolapse, it seems to have reseded quite a bit since I started doing the exercises and posture.
Remember that you also need to bend forward to urinate so that the bladder empties itself out completely and make sure that you are not constipated, the straining to evacute your bowels will increase the prolapse
Thanks to Christine, I have started a workshop in Toronto, Canada for women with prolapse and it includes yoga classes too.
Perhaps you can check out your area, even speak to a yoga teacher who can help you out with exercises and posture.
Good luck to you

Hi Aza,

That you for your encouraging words. Yes, I still my uterus and no surgical attempts to repair my pelvis. I am glad I did not listen to my gyno when she told me I needed to get it repaired and in the process she would just go ahead and do a hysterectomy. There are days when I hardly notice it at all, but lately those are getting less and less. On the days I am tired, forget it, I might as well planning on sitting all day because it drives me crazy. I will get the DVD if you think it will help. I do have the book, so I did not know if I needed both.

Kathy

Thank you doglovertoronto. It's good to hear some positive feedback. That gives me hope. I wish I could find a yoga teacher here that was knowledgeable in this. If you know of one in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area, let me know.

Thanks,
Kathy

doglovertoronto: any chance we could chat on the phone? I am also in T.O. and am dying to talk yoga etc. Would not mind attending your workshop. let me know how you prefer to communicate.

Hi doglovertoronto

Remember that you can email each other from the Forums, as long as both of you have email enabled. Give it a try.

Louise