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granolamom
July 28, 2007 - 8:49pm
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doing damage
I think if you do something which has a worsening effect on prolapse you will notice that your prolapse symptoms are more pronounced. probably within a day or so.
at least that's how it is for me.
I think its great that youre getting more active and swimming and all that.
and I agree that there is a cultural component to the pro-surgery mentality in the US.
mumwithone
July 29, 2007 - 11:09pm
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Hi Alexasmom,
With exercise, I've tried lots of different things to see how my body responded. If I felt more draggy or heavy afterwards or saw things 'hanging lower' then I gave that away. I've found so far that walking and swimming are best for me. There's no jarring of the body and no 'obtuse' angles that Christine talks about. I'd say just experiment with things, take it slowly, and see how you feel as you go. If the breastroke didn't feel too good I'd give it a miss for now and maybe try again in a few months time. I do freestyle and backstroke when I lap swim. Both seem fine.
It's interesting what you said about the cultural differences. Australia seems to also be extremely pro-surgery. Everyone I've seen about my POP has said I'll probably need surgery after baby number two - this included gyno, health nurse, physiotherapist, GP and another urinary specialist. I haven't had anyone advise against it. Thankfully, I found this site!