Support

Hi mummyduck - I think the best way to avoid negative feedback from others, is simply not to discuss it with them. Do you complain often to others about your prolapse? If so, then it's natural for them to stick their two cents in, and offer opinions about what you should do. Speak positively of your experiences, or just don't share. - Surviving

Of course we are here to support you, that's our purpose. I just wasn't understanding how you would be getting bad vibes from others, if you weren't bringing up the topic. - Surviving

After I started Whole Woman and was feeling pretty good about myself and where I was going with my prolapse, I told my mom about it, trying to be positive. She said that I would eventually need a hysterectomy and showed no interest in my experiences with whole woman. I just stopped talking to her about it.
I realized that there are so many people that are entrenched in medical fixes for just about anything, that they can't see the benefit to holistic approaches.
I say to heck with them. There comes a time to be confident in your choices, and not worry how others perceive them. I know I have with whole woman.

Hello mummyduck13,
I am close to 5 years since starting this journey.
In general people don't wish to listen, and often people don't want to hear that they may be wrong in their approach to life.
I do talk about WW and use myself as an example of what I can do now compared to before.

I think it is also the paradigm shift that people have to make - I was just one of the lucky ones "who knew " I didn't want surgery and then found WW some 17yrs later!

I still stand alone, talk about WW in relation to what it has done for me and the relevance to the other person's situation.
I often say that I wouldn't be able to do, or be what I am now without WW ....

For now, immerse yourself in Christine's WW work - we have your back and know that there is support here from around the world...

Being connected by this WW community, so we are not alone, is the subject of a piece of writing I did in the Poetry forum here. it has other lovely contributions from others also.
sending much love,
Aussie Soul Sister

Prolapse,ops not helping,mesh implants ruining pples lives and hysterectomy experiences r the hidden secrets and no go areas for women in what was supposed to be an informed and liberated womens world . My heart breaks for those who do not research and do not find this amazing site. So many women research after life changing operations which sounded simple but rarely are. I too try to help women be aware of prolapse ,it is amazing how many say they have had hysterectomy no one really knew . If outcomes and soloutions are not discussed women r brain washed and ignorant as to options and risks.I admire the spirit of all the pple who find this site and thanks to Christine r able to educate themselves with the truth. The honest experiences shared here r invaluable . I find my daughter and her contemporaries r taking note of my advice but prob think I am mad. I will look at the poetry to calm my frustration! Thank u Aussie Sister!

I (a 53 yo mom of four) was diagnosed with a prolapsed uterus about six weeks ago by the nurse practitioner at my GP's office. Since reading all the posts and descriptions here, I suspect it is bladder/rectum. (The rascal is soft and spongy and easily moves when I push on it. ) I have an appointment next week with a specialist to find out what it truly is and what she thinks my options are. Thank you all for sharing your stories. It gives me hope that I can manage this without surgery or foreign objects clogging up my works, so to speak. The moment I was diagnosed, I headed here and have been doing the work outs, breathing and posture and I do see my body responding. Evenings are hardest, as the heaviness returns and I am oh so uncomfortable. I'm an interior designer and my work often means pushing, lifting, moving huge objects. Like one of the ranchers said on this site, it's hard NOT to do that stuff at work but boy can I tell when I over do it and it doesn't feel good. I need to change my work habits. I'm looking for words of encouragement from some of you lovely women who have been at this a while. I want to do this right. Blessings.

Hi shefu and welcome,
It is good you are seeing your body responding to the whole woman work. That just means you have been doing it right! You must remember though that it does take time and patience to see the results that everyone is talking about.
For me it took about a year to start feeling the lumbar curvature to become more natural and to have more prolapse free days. So, please be patient with your body.
Heavy lifting was just something I had to give up, although I will lift something heavy from time to time with proper lifting procedures, I just don't want that to be a part of my life anymore. I understand that you need to do that as part of your career, so you must pay especial attention to how you are lifting, and getting help as often as you can.
Keep up the good work and best wishes to you.

Hi shefu - none of us can stay in optimal posture all the time, so we do what we can, and work to make up for those bad moments. At the end of the day, get down on hands and knees and just relax everything; let those organs hang gently in the lower belly and feel some relief! When you are driving or riding in a car, be sure to give yourself lower back support, even for short trips. Every little bit helps. As AG says....it does take time/patience/commitment. I too found my best progress happening in my second year. Most of what we have to do all day, can be adjusted and our body position tweaked. But not everything. Keep going. You are on the right track. Thank you for sharing your story. - Surviving

I appreciate your insights ladies. Funny story, I have been getting onto the ground each night, on hands and knees and now my two pups think it's cuddle time and they get down there with me. Not a bad way to end a day.

Lol! That is precious! Bet they love that!

This makes me smile! - Surviving