what to expect after cystocele operation - Women's Health Message Board

jtomishin · 01-28-2008, 12:04 PM

I would like to know how long a catheter will have to be worn after the vaginal hysterectomy w/cystocele repair that I will be going through next month.. How painful will this surgery be for me?? I absolutely freak out with catheters, and knowing that I will probably be wearing one home really bothers me..my Dr. tells me that it could take longer than 4 weeks also!! could anyone please tell me about their experience with this?? did you experience painful spasms with this bladder surgery?? I would appreciate anyone's output on this please...

mom2eck · 02-04-2008, 01:32 AM

I had cystocele operation in October. I have had many complications, however to answer your questions about the cathedar. I had a subpubic. Since I was urinating fine before I left the hospital I didn't have to go home with it. I wish I had. I ended up in ER, getting a new catheder the night I went home. I had it for 4 days and was thankful for it. It goes by fast. I had NO pain associated with the surgery and had a hysterectomy at the same time. I urge you to check into ALL complications of this surgery. I am 16 weeks out and headed back for a 3rd surgery since the vaginal incision will not heal.

jtomishin · 02-05-2008, 07:23 AM

Thank you so much for your answer...I have another meeting with the Dr. after some urodynamic tests they will be doing a week before the surgery, and you can best believe I will be asking him about these complications..I find it remarkable you didn't have much pain associated with this...don't like to hear about the complications you are having though...hope this all straightens out for you...J.T.

mom2eck · 02-07-2008, 11:11 PM

Good Luck and keep me posted as to how it goes. If your doctor does a super pubic cath., go with it - it makes life so easy after surgery. You can still pee on your own and if you "can't" then you open the cath. and drain it yourself. Once you can empty your bladder on your own the cath. can be removed. It goes into your bladder just above your "hairline". I have a tiny scare that I'm sure it will fade over time. My complications are lingering on with a doctor that has decided to do nothing about my incision that won't heal. You can see my other posts that contain the details.
-Tammie

jtomishin · 02-21-2008, 02:46 PM

I also forgot to mention that I also have the anterior vaginal wall prolapse along with the cystocele and vaginal hysterectomy...will most likely have the ovaries out also, since I am at an age where I really don't need it anymore...thinking it might help in case anything should develop down the road with them...
what kind of prep did you have to go through the day before surgery, such as drinking stuff for bowel cleanout...was just wondering...did they ask you to take a betadine douche also??