How will recoup be after DaVinci robotic sx for sacrocolpopexy w/sling and rectocele?

[Meldoy]

I am 56, married and have had 5 vaginal births and had a hysterectomy w/bladder tuck 11 years ago. I have rheumatoid arthritis and take a considerable amount of medication for this condition. I now have surgery scheduled for February 4th for sacrocolpopexy w/sling and rectocele repair via Da Vinci robotic by a urogynocoligist. I have a grade 3 prolapse.  What can I expect post surgery? Very Painful? Will sex be better (alot of discomfort now)? I know I need to have this surgery (I have alot of constipation problems, and urinary incontinence), alot of abdominal and low back pain. I have been doing PT for a few weeks now. It has helped somewhat.

[ties5481]

It's been 5 weeks today, that I had  ROBOTIC ABDOMINAL SACROCOLPOPEXY.
2.SUPRACERVICAL HYSTERECTOMY. 3.
BILATERAL SALPINGO OOPHORECTOMY. 4.
RECTOCELE REPAIR. 5. VAGINAL SLING.
I guess I am doing fine; the only problem is I should have taken more pain reducers like Percosset (which I was prescribed) but opted to take a less stronger medicine like abiprofin or Aleve.  Anyways, now I feel pressure but they tell me this is normal.  Any suggestions.  Aside from the pressure everything else seems to be healing fine.  Thanks,

[AngelinathAngel]

Can you please send me the name too?  Thank you

I one month til surgery and a nervous wreck of course

[AngelinathAngel]

Hi MCFOR

You are doing the right thing it's so important to take it easy who wants tons of scar tissue.    

[AngelinathAngel]

Hi Sherrie,

It's Maryann again.  If a Man had to endure this there would be a better solution.   I am sure of it.

[AngelinathAngel]

Thank you..   Any info helps.   I'm having mine done on 7/31/14 and I'm petrified.  Mainly due to having a broken fusion at L4/L5 in my lower back.  Had the surgery went well and then I was rear ended again 2 years after my back surgery.  I was preparing for back surgery which is living H*** takes a year to heal.   All of a sudden a had a ball coming out of my vagina.  I didn't know what it was and thought it was a tumor but then realized after I released my bladder.  I said OH NO.   I have to have this done before the back surgery because here is no way I could get up or go to the restroom 100 times a day.   it feels like it anyway.  I have both prolapsing front and back.    I think from wearing my back brace so long I pushed everything out.     so if there is any other tips please pass them my way if you don't mind.   Is it really painful after the surgery?

[UKlady1001]

Some Drs state shorter healing times but it is generally accepted that a full recovery takes 12 weeks.  However, during this time you will gradually be able to do more.  It is important not to put any weight on your repairs and not to go too quickly in moving forwards towards full on activity..  Get organised before your op with meals ready in the freezer, and the support you need.
Since you are having Da Vinci surgery you could heal a bit quicker but remember you want your operation to be a success I am sure, so it could pay to be kind to yourself and give yourself lots of time to get fully well.

I wish you luck with your surgery.  Please let us know how you get on and get back to us if you need to ask any more questions