When I first “cracked the code” on stabilizing and reversing prolapse, and wrote and published Saving the Whole Woman, I set up this forum. While I had finally gotten my own severe uterine prolapse under control with the knowledge I had gained, I didn’t actually know if I could teach other women to do for themselves what I had done for my condition.
So I just started teaching women on this forum. Within weeks, the women started writing back, “It’s working! I can feel the difference!”
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Surviving60
July 2, 2014 - 4:50am
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Hi Silly-me and welcome.
Hi Silly-me and welcome. There is no way to know for sure, but I think you have every reason to be hopeful. If you have not started experiencing any prolapse symptoms thus far, chances are that your hyst left you with sufficient vaginal length for the front and back walls to be able to come together against intraabdominal pressure. We have had post-hyst ladies here who have done well with managing prolapse with posture work. No way to know if you can prevent it altogether, but starting some gentle WW work now could be the thing that makes all the difference. Keeping the remaining organs held forward is the best and only sensible course of action.
Just take it slow. Try to walk a lot in posture wearing cushiony socks and shoes. Avoid some of the more extreme moves like firebreathing because this mainly serves to pull the uterus forward and we don't want to dislodge any sutures. A vaginal vault prolapse is perhaps the major concern after hyst, which is why docs routinely tether the top of the vagina in place.
Adopting WW posture can sometimes cause mild soreness even in someone with her uterus, just because it's different. So use your best judgment if it's causing any discomfort - it may be a sign to take it slower. Lots of luck to you, keep us posted! - Surviving
naed5950
July 5, 2014 - 4:52pm
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Prolapse after hysterectomy
Hi Silly Me,
I know the feeling. I just discovered the Whole Woman after being told I should have another surgery after my hysterectomy (which included ovaries). Everything I read made sense. I have always had poor posture. My shoulders curve forward. My left hip hurts off and on, but I keep walking.
Two & 1/2 years ago I wanted my uterus prolapse to go away; so I had surgery. But six months later I had vaginal vault prolapse.Yikes! I was a little upset with the doctor, but he said there was nothing he could do and told me to come back in a month (I didn't). Last week I got a second opinion; she recommended another surgery where some of my skin is used and they add mesh and extra support back to some ligament. I didn't totally understand; it sounded scary and risky. So I searched the internet...and yea here I am. I purchased Saving the Whole Woman and the first aid DVD which I love.
I am sorry you had to suffer through a hysterectomy too, but you are lucky you don't have prolapse
symptoms and hopefully never will.
I was always told I had a tipped uterus when I had Pap smears and I now wonder if that had anything to do with my prolapse. I also have asthma and coughed often.
I just want to shout out a very loud THANK YOU to Christine for all her detailed and dedicated work.
Also thanks for the info on fire breathing.