It gets better

Body: 

Hi all,

Some of you may remember me. I was diagnosed with a prolapse (recto, cysto) almost a year ago now, and basically had a melt-down at that time. When I started posting here I was seriously depressed, and absolutely felt at utter war with my body. I'm 29, no kids, totally shocked that this can happen to me. Since that time, I did have surgery to remove a very large ovarian cyst, and to test for IC (which I do have, amongst other pelvic issues). I believe that the cyst removal did help with the prolapse in terms of pressure on the pelvic structures. I have also focused on trying to make sure I never get constipated, which makes things worse.

I guess what I wanted to say is that my mind just adapted to this diagnosis, like my mind has adapted to so many other painful things in life. I am not happy to have a prolapse, but I no longer spend all my waking moments thinking about it. Granted, I haven't really had sex since being diagnosed because of my surgery and then subsequent breakup with my bf, so that will be another challenge.

So for all of you out there who think you will never, ever, be able to stop obsessing on your vaginas and prolapses, you will. With time and treatment, these things become less of a stress naturally, I think - unless they are further complicated by pain, etc. I certainly still think about it, and have awful thoughts that my uterus will be the next to fall, but I'm not revolving my life around it anymore. There are other things to spend time worrying about!

that's all,
Nicole

Nicole, Nicole

Great to hear this news Nicole. It must be good to be rid of the cyst. I remember what you went through in the run up to the surgery. Sorry to hear about the BF. These things happen, and are devastating at the time. (((Hugs)))

Thanks for posting this progress. It is always good to hear encouraging stories that illustrate how we can accept prolapse, manage it and move on with our lives. It is also good for Newbies to be able to read about women coming out the other end of their initial grief and sadness.

Hope we continue to hear from you from time to time.

Cheers

Louise