Listen to your body take your time and don t put yourself under pressure during the healing process.
Pelvic floor prolapse surgery recovery time.
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic organs bladder rectum or uterus push into the vaginal canal due to the weakening of pelvic muscles.
For at least 6 weeks following surgery.
By jogging power walking aerobics classes etc.
It is safe to re start pelvic floor exercises when you feel ready usually 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
In general you should plan to take a few weeks off from work.
But there are some general principles that apply to all types of pelvic prolapse surgery.
If you d like individual advice we have a network of over 40 physiotherapists specialising in pelvic health who can support you during your recovery.
Women often wait years dealing with symptoms of pop before they commit to surgery.
Laparoscopic colposuspension is a minimally invasive surgical technique that provides a safe and durable method for reconstruction of the pelvic floor and its contents without the need for a large abdominal incision.
The extent of surgery will depend on the stage and severity of your prolapse.
Pelvic floor muscle exercises kegel exercises can help to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
And the extent of pelvic prolapse surgery will affect your recovery.
You should also avoid sex and vigorous exercise or activity for at least 6 weeks.
Women who experience urinary incontinence often have this procedure to treat symptoms caused by prolapse and stress incontinence.
Aside from decreasing symptoms of prolapse a desired outcome of pelvic floor reconstruction is for the woman to be able to return to her active life.
Every woman s experience of pelvic organ prolapse surgery is different.
When pelvic organ prolapse starts affecting your daily life it could be time for surgery.
For more information on how to perform pelvic floor exercises see the leaflet pelvic floor exercises.
While the first two categories require minimal treatment the latter two categories normally require surgery to reposition the bladder in its normal anatomical position and pelvic floor and vaginal wall strengthening exercises are recommended.
Do not try to exercise to gain fitness e g.
These are repaired in several different ways either conservatively with non surgical treatments or with surgery.
When you have pelvic organ prolapse your pelvic organs your bladder uterus and rectum are.
Recovery time depends on the type of surgery you have.