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Surgery #3 for POP

I am scheduled for a Robotic Assisted Colpoperineopexy in a few weeks and am very nervous and skeptical of the success of this operation as this is the third time I have been in the OR to attempt to repair the prolapse I've lived with for many years. I'm wondering if anyone has a similar history to mine and how the recovery went for the DaVinci assisted surgery was for you. Thank you to everyone; I'm so grateful for a support system with people who are experiencing the same issues and concerns as I am!
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I had this surgery 2.5 years ago and although things are not perfect...compared to where I was and where I am now...if all the repairs failed today...I would be right back on the table to have it all done again...I had all pop's one can have as well as rectal intussusception...which required mesh rectopexy as well...my surgery was 6.5 hours long and as I said...I would do it again if/when I need to!
I would say make sure you have the VERY best surgeon (I did) I saw 5 uro/gyns before choosing the one who did my surgery...and I traveled states away to have it done...I was scared to death of the mesh...but now am thankful I had it put in...I may change my mind as some point who knows...but I take it day by day...I still have good days and bad days as I have many other pelvic floor issues...but I am overall happy...I did have a new rectocele develop where right below the mesh because of pelvic floor dysfunction...but had that fixed vaginally...so having had both versions...I would choose the Robotic Assisted Colpoperineopexy any day of the week over the vaginal approach...If you would like to chat with me more about my surgery...feel free to click my name and send me a pm...good luck...it's a big deal and we have to remember the integrity of our pelvic floor is weak so there are no guarantees the repairs will last forever...but for me...even the years I have had...have made it well worth it! :) not perfect...but so much better!
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Hi there.  
I havent had this operation so I cannot speak from personal experience.  
You mention that you have had 2 other POP ops.  Where they the same operation though?  
Are you having your op done by a Urogynecologist and have they been able to explain to you why your other 2 operations failed?
Generally speaking the success of surgeries is dependant on more than one factor.  The experience and training of the Urogyne.  The condition of the womans tissues.  If ladies have EDS this can reduce the success of POP ops for example.  
Many women seem happy with the DaVinci assisted surgeries as they leave less healing with no large incision.  However, the success of surgery is also reliant on post op healing being given the time and treatment necessary.  Eg, no lifting and many ladies feel 12 weeks is a truer picture of how long it takes them to feel healed with further healing extending past that time span.
Did you have womens physio after your last prolapse op/s?  
Ask for this so you can embark on strengthening your PF at an appropriate time after your next op.
I wish you luck with your surgery.
Let us know if you have any further questions.
Thank you
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