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I hear you! I just wanted to say hello. I'm glad your surgeon was at least somewhat honest about the outcomes of surgery. My NP told me the same thing: at 47, if you have surgery, we will just see you in another 10-20 years for more. For me: Stage 2 prolapsed *everything*. hahah!

I have back and neck issues, too. Scoliosis. I'm having a hard time concentrating on WW posture because I'm a die hard stomach sucker-inner! So many years of poor posture to undo. I struggle with how to sit at my computer and might have to move it to a better place (at the high counter in the kitchen).

This prolapse was the LAST thing I needed in my life. Exercise kept me sane. I have a special needs child and a rocky marriage. Boy, does this put on more pressure! Sex is the last thing I want to do. I think both you and I need to realize that this is a common problem that obviously women learn to live with and symptoms can improve. I already feel better than I did 8 weeks ago when the symptoms first arose. Much better.

So, hang in there and read the forum. Ask questions and try to stay as active as your body allows. Stay in posture! I am in WI so I understand how you will be stuck indoors for the next 6 months. ;) Think about joining a gym if you have the extra $$$ lying around. Treadmills and light weights or even a swimming pool if you are lucky: it might help with the self esteem and sadness.

Dear Mika,
(((hugs))) to you & lovely Spamelah.
I'm relatively new also (6mths). I have had rectocele for 17yrs.
If you can, purchase Christine's DVDs as they will give you plenty of indoor exercises, and even a lovely dance.
I have the book also & it is my prize possession. Foot arch strength, better balance, hip strength, the freedom of NOT pulling in the lower belly EVER again, to name a few benefits.
I also read everything I could about posture etc on this site.
Sitting and walking around the house in WWposture, will help as that is exercise in itself.
I sit at my computer at home in whole woman posture on a stool - your torso & legs will gain strength, & because you're body is erect, breath better into the belly, and fatigue less.
When tired, place a bolster or folded cushion behind your back for support when sitting on a chair/ couch.
Watch Christine's videos & read her articles, they are life-changing.

As I go through my day I feel the presence of all our forum Sisters, as if we are all connected like many pieces of a giant quilt in many beautiful colours & exquisite fabrics, with silk threads linking us all over the miles.
In our journey together,
Aussie Soul Sister

Hi Mika and everyone whose new here too,
Welcome to the WW community. We're so glad you found this site. I hope you find it as helpful as I've found it over the 1 1/2 years I've been a WW forum member. I was diagnosed with a uterine prolapse which came as a big shock and I was a bit of a wreck for a while. Finding WW was a goddess send!

I'm so glad you've bought the book. It is a wonderful reference book and resource you'll have at your disposal forever more. I also highly recommend Christine's dvds. I find it really helpful to see what the posture and exercises look like. If you do buy - I also recommned you buy direct from the WW website. Our support supports WW who supports us - and as it goes tiddly pom (I'm a bit of a closet pooh bear fan!).The 1st Aid for Prolapse dvd is dance based and gives a very good intro, including how to do some household chores and sit at the computer. At home I find sitting on a blanket chest with a cushion on it, most comfortable. I tend to sit cross legged (Indian style) quite a lot and when I need a break I sit on the edge of the chest in a very upright position. I generally sit in WW posture most of the time. In practice this can feel a little anti social! - as everyone else is leaning back - and if you're inbetween a couple of friends trying to chat..... So I tend to sit at the end of rows and tables nowadays:)

It took me a while to be able to stay in WW posture for any length of time. I guess my musculature had to build up - but now I can stay in WW posture for literally hours. I also give myself permission to rest and lie down if I'm tired, stressed, my prolase is niggerdly - or I'm just tired! I think I'm easier on myself since my diagnosis.

WW lhelped me up from the floor and nowadays I can honestly say I feel happier and healthier than I have for years. I now control my prolapse rather than the other way round. Generally - if I have a healthy diet, do not get constipated, evacuate the WW way (all will be revealed int he book!), live in WW posture, do a WW practice from the dvd, minimize stress and optimize happiness - then I do not have a prolapse.

However if I don't - and I do things like eat poorly, get constipated, get stressed, don't do WW exercixe, don't stay in WW posture - then so far within 3 days my prolapse starts to re-emerge. Then - it's back to looking after myself. No wonder I'm feeling healthier and happier than I have in years - my pops reminds me!

Wishing you all the best. xxwholeowmanuk

Hi Mika and welcome to the forum. Lots of help and support for you here and in Christine's extensive body of work. I've been here 2-1/2 years and I know that each and every one of us is lucky to have found our way here, before heading down any other paths that we might regret. Sounds like you are long overdue for some personal empowerment! You've found it here. Start getting the feel of the posture. Relax your belly (yes really, you don't have to suck it in ever again!), pull up your chest, shoulders down, feel strong and beautiful. - Surviving

Or buy some Whole Woman yoga DVD's, do them regularly all winter, and emerge from your winter hideout next year, trimmer, stronger, and more able to stay in WW posture. Use your winter hibernation as a pupa stage!!

Hello, Madame Butterfly!

Louise

ps, anyone in Australia or New Zealand, or other nearby place, I have stock of all the DVD's Saving the Whole Woman, and some batons. It is less expensive (postage) and quicker to buy them from me that from the Whole Woman Store.