Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Question for you about prolapse and pregnancy...

First of all, you look amazing!!! And you are in the home stretch!!!

I haven't posted about this yet, but you are the perfect person to talk to about this, so I think it's time. I found out a few months ago that my pregnancy and delivery 15 months ago caused an unusually severe uterine and vaginal prolapse. Unusual considering my young age, and only having one (small!) baby. I realize your prolapse issues were slightly different, but I am curious how you are handling pregnancy with that. My discomfort is daily, it's absolutely horrible to feel like you're constantly "falling out", but I'm sure you're familiar with that. It's definitely starting to limit my activities somewhat, and causing some bladder issues as well. I've been told I can't really have surgery until I'm done having babies (I'd like to have a second). How was your surgery? Did they just sort of re-suspend what was prolapsing? I've been told this doesn't work as well with uterine prolapse, and that the problem usually returns 5-10 years after surgery. The only other option is hysterectomy, which isn't terribly appealing, and can cause other organs to prolapse later on. There doesn't seem to be an easy solution. Lately the discomfort is making me reconsider a hysterectomy - after baby #2 of course.

That said, I'm really nervous about getting pregnant again. My OB is fine with it, and even said I can probably have another vaginal delivery, but well, I already feel 9 months pregnant some days and there's no baby in there yet!!! So I guess I'm just curious how you're feeling and dealing with all that with your pregnancy. I don't know anyone else who's had this issue at this point in their life, so that makes it harder for me.

Anyway, just thought you might have some advice for me. Take care of yourself, and good luck with everything!

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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)

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