Question: Hi, I am 60 years old and had an outpatient cystocele/rectocele repair 3 weeks ago and am having the same symptoms I had prior to surgery. In fact, I had these symptoms at my 1-week post-op appt. and told my Dr. about it. He said that when he repaired the rectocele, my uterus prolapsed. He said that I would need it removed in 5-10 years. But now my symptoms are worse at 3 weeks. The bulge I'm feeling is much worse and I don't feel a cervix. Does this sound feasible? I'd also like to explain that when the Dr. examined me before surgery, he told me I had no other prolapses other than my bladder. I didn't know I had a rectocele until I was given my copy of the physician orders at my pre-op appt. I read this when I got home and was very puzzled and even had to look it up to find out what it was. He did no testing to find out if I had any other prolapses nor even had me bear down while having the speculum in. I should have done my research prior to surgery but had faith in my doctor. The way I'm feeling, there's no way I can wait 5 years if it is my uterus, and I'm not sure I trust this Dr. to continue treating me at this point. Please, what is your opinion?

I'd like to add that it's getting harder to completely empty my bladder also. Prior to surgery I was able to after waiting a minute or so, but now I can't. I'm afraid this will lead to infection. I see my doctor again for an exam on Dec. 23rd.

Are you saying that I may have another cystocele? And I would be bothered with scar formation less than 1 week after surgery?

I'm sorry but I just want to make sure that I have this right. You're saying that you believe I now need an enterocele repair and a cystocele rerepair possibly using mesh this time. And go ahead and remove the uterus. Can all this be done without any problem since I already have had this previous surgery?

Thank you very much. You've been a big help!

Thank you so much! I just may need to do that.