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!”
From that moment on, the forum became the hub of the Whole Woman Community. Unfortunately, spammers also discovered the forum, along with the thousands of women we had been helping. The level of spamming became so intolerable and time-consuming, we regretfully took the forum down.
Technology never sleeps, however, and we have better tools today for controlling spam than we did just a few years ago. So I am very excited and pleased to bring the forum back online.
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Remember, the forum is here for two reasons. First, to get your questions answered by other women who have knowledge and experience to share. Second, it is the place to share your results and successes. Your stories will help other women learn that Whole Woman is what they need.
Whether you’re an old friend or a new acquaintance, welcome! The Whole Woman forum is a place where you can make a difference in your own life and the lives of thousands of women around the world!
Best wishes,
Christine Kent
Founder
Whole Woman
UKmummy
May 4, 2006 - 11:27am
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Ally,I know you wrote to
Ally,
I know you wrote to Christine but just wanted to say I am thinking of you and sending lots of big hugs. It will all be OK I am sure.............
Michelle xxxxx
allysp
May 4, 2006 - 2:32pm
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Thank you Michelle
I really needed the hug right now. I am so worried with everything. I hardly sleep anymore just worrying over what could be wrong with me. I was so happy that my pap smear came back normal that I honestly thought I was on the road back to recovery and theno I hear I could have UD and the things that can go wrong with it. Tomorrow morning I go for my test in which I get to pee in front of others and then on Tuesday I get to find out whats going on with me. I know worrying doesnt help but thats all I have been doing lately. Please pray that everything goes ok for me:))))))))) Hugs((((((((()))))))))))
Ally
UKmummy
May 4, 2006 - 6:04pm
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Of course, special prayers
Of course, special prayers your way!! :)
Michelle
Christine
May 4, 2006 - 7:15pm
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deep breath....
Dear Ally,
First of all, please do not be afraid of the word “mass.” This word is used medically for all lumps and bumps. Urethral diverticuli can grow very large, as big as a fat thumb and of course will cause a lump in the vaginal wall. If it were a cancerous condition of that size, my guess is you would be seeing lots of bloody urine.
I don’t know exactly what the recovery will be because there are so many variables from case to case. Again, my guess is that it will be very similar to Mermaidsd’s surgery. You can read her whole story on the first page of the Pregnancy & Prolapse forum…scroll down until you see the topic, “New here, 3 months postpartum with lots of questions.” Although her situation was a bit different – an opening between her urethra and vagina that needed to be closed – I suspect the surgery will be very similar. She came home with a catheter and in only a few short weeks was back swimming and as far as we know has been fine since. Much depends upon your general health and how well you take care of yourself - a healthy diet is so important.
I'm sending hugs and prayers too, although I feel quite certain this will be a minor bump in the road for you.
Christine
mommi2three
May 4, 2006 - 8:52pm
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Hi Ally,
Just want to send you some calming vibes. We feel for you b/c you sound so stressed. It is especially hard being only 5 months PP. Your kids will be ok and so will you. Don't panick and just see what the doctor says. Try and get some help with the kids so you get a break and take care of yourself. Wishing you well. We're praying for you. Blessings!
allysp
May 5, 2006 - 12:11pm
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Hi everyoneToday I went and
Hi everyone
Today I went and had the test done, in which I get to have a cathetor fill up my bladder and then I got to pee in front of 2 x-ray tech LOL AS she was putting the cath inside of me, she felt a lump on my vagina and said it could be a diverticula. She then began the testing. WHen it was time to get dressed again, I asked them if I coulf get up and they both said the x-rays looked fine. Are they allowed to tell me that? One of the tech said they didnt see any evidance of diveticula and it would have shown up on xrays because you could miss something like that. I didnt think they would be able to tell me that I didnt have diventicula. I breathed a sigh of relief. The lady who said it looked fine also had worked for the kidney center for 30+ years and she said she didnt see any evidance of it. I guess I'll wait and see what the Dr says. I still have that little bump down there and its a bump they thought was diventicula( which they said wasnt). Maybe I should just chill until I see my Dr on Tuesday. Thanks to all of you wonderful people. You guys are so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Ally
mermaidsd
May 5, 2006 - 12:20pm
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Hi allysp...
Hi allysp...
First of all I am sending you a big hug. Good news about your testing, I hope that you will be getting some more good news from your doctor on Tuesday.
Christine had mentioned my fistula surgery story, and here I am 2 1/2 months later, finally getting back to feeling good and being active. I am hoping for you so much that you will not require surgery, but if you do, please know that it will be ok...and that I will be a resource for you, absolutely.
Best of luck to you and keep us posted!
Peace,
Michele
PS...I haven't been around lately because of fun family visits as well as some major family drama, but I'm back now :). Missed you all!