Puborectalis

Hi Militarymom1,
Our diets can certainly change the consistency and frequency of our BMs, so I am not seeing a problem here. Most of our ladies with rectocele have a feeling of not being able to completely empty at the end of a bm and initially splint by putting a finger or two against the back wall of the vagina.
All of the things we do in whole woman work towards not having to do this in the long run, and that includes being consistent with the toileting posture, and jiggling and fire breathing before and after going to the bathroom. Being diligent with this work will continually pull our organs into the lower belly drawing the rectum into a better position too, so just keep it up, and work on your toileting posture too.

I know of no trick to relaxing on the toilet, other than to reassure yourself that nothing bad is going to happen. Not sure why you would be this tense (assuming that's what it is). I don't see any problem here, just relax and trust your body.

I finally have taken the time to register on this site. I don't know what kind of prolapse I have, I'm assuming bladder. I won't go to a doctor as I wouldn't do what they suggest anyway. My sister 9 years ago tried to encourage me to go to this site as she has several prolapses and found help here. She figured I would have it to. But I was busy with life and didn't have any issues then and now I wish I would have listened!! If I hadn't talked to her I would be freaking out. I'm wondering if I'm too far gone to get help as I have a big bulge. I like when I lie down as then it goes away but I can't live my life lying down! What I need to know is if it's ever too far gone that I can't help it and what do I need to order so I can learn all that I can? I can't find where I can even order the book. I'm 67 years old. Had 6 HUGE babies over 10 lbs and had constipation all my life until a year ago when we changed to a whole food plant based diet. It was like a miracle as no more constipation and I have bowel movements when I eat. I have abused my body by doing heavy men's work remodeling homes. One of my births the midwife had me pushing so early so took a very long time premature pushing.
I apologize my post is all mixed up but I'm tired and this is all heavy on my mind. I'm terrible taking care of myself. I raised my 6 children and then raised another 3. When I remarried 30 years ago we blended a family of 11. BUT I promised myself I will take the time to do what it takes to be able to help me with this issue as it's scary to me. I'm hoping I get some responses to this and I can handle honestly. I'm so grateful for this site and love reading other people's posts. I just want to have hope.

Hi mamalu and welcome to Whole Woman. It is absolutely not too late! I definitely see some indications that you have set yourself up for prolapse over the years......most of us have, and this is why it's so prevalent. But you have resisted surgeries and the conventional medical protocols and this puts you so far ahead of the game. Just get started; that is very empowering and you will find the fear melting away as you start to learn what prolapse really is, and how it is stabilized.

Click on the Store link above and take a look. It can be a bit daunting due to the proliferation of new products over the last few years. Your first choice will be between digital products, and physical book/DVD choices. I personally am partial to the combination of the book and First Aid for Prolapse video. Let us know if you need help. Good luck and have faith in your body! It can be a wonderful journey. - Surviving

Thank you so much Surviving60! I will look for the book for sure and First Aid for Prolapse. It just made me feel better to see someone responded to me!

I still cannot find where I can order the book! I see all the DVD's but not a book!

I can't find it either. The Store has been in a transitional stage for awhile, I think this is a little glitch. I will contact Lanny and report back here. Sorry! - Surviving