I have to have a Lavh because of pelvic organ prolapse and I am so afraid.?

Question

I am not sure if I can go through with it. I have lower back pain, pinching and pulling and pain in my groin and I am not sure if that is from the prolapse or not. I have my surgery next month. Please if you have had this done or know someone who has had this done tell me how it was I am afraid of needles and everthing concerning hospitals but when I cough I feel something come out and go back in so I know it needs to be fixed and I am terrified. If you can tell me anything on this please do!!! Thanks

Answer 1

I had a tah-bso. the Lavh is much less invasive and takes less time to heal. You should be up and around the next day and the incision should heal within a few weeks. You will feel sooo much better when you don't have to worry about all that stuff any more. The only needle is the IV they put in your arm. They will take you into the operating room and one minute you are talking to the tech and the next minute you are back in your room and it is all done. You will feel really hazy and groggy for a while after you wake up, but if you just rest for a while, you will feel better. The most annoying thing is trying to get any sleep at the hospital. Just be aware that they will wake you up to do this and that all night long. Once you get home, Have someone to help you with the first few days home. You will be so glad you did it. I found this website a wonderful help called www.hystersisters.com You are in my prayers.

Answer 2

Coming from someone who has never had this done I have to say that the fact that you are terrified tells me that you are not ready to do it. I would recommend getting several more opinions one of them being from a urogynecologist whose specialty is that of treating pelvic floor disorders such as prolapses.

You can cancel this surgery any time (I'm mentioning this in case you are ever told that it's too late to cancel).

And with the pain that you are having right now, because you aren't sure if it's because of the prolapse is all the more reason why you should get several more opinions. You should not feel forced or pressured to do something that you aren't ready for (unless it's a matter of life and death and then that's a different situation).

In the mean time try to get in to a Pain Management dr to see if they can help with the pain while you get these other opinions. Get as many as it takes to make you feel comfortable with a decision that's right for you.

Answer 3

your best bet is to talk it over with the Dr
try to relax=you will be asleep through the surgery
and will be better in a short while God Bless