WHAT IS CYSTOCELE (BLADDER PROLAPSE)?

Avoid certain activities like heavy lifting or straining during bowel movements that could worsen cystocele.

The patient may experience discomfort in the vagina for 1-2 weeks after the surgery. The catheter stays for 2-6 days to give the bladder more time to function normally.

Vaginal bleeding may remain for approximately 1 week. If you experience heavy bleeding, discomfort, or offensive discharge talk to your doctor immediately. 

If the prolapse is left untreated, it may cause severe obstruction of kidneys or urinary retention (inability to pass urine). This may lead to kidney damage or serious infection. 

The laparoscopic prolapse surgery varies from patient to patient. It usually takes 3-5 hours depending on the internal anatomy, the shape of the pelvis, the weight of the patient, and the presence of scarring or inflammation in the pelvis. 

Wear loose clothing that doesn't put pressure on your belly for a few weeks. Don't be alarmed if you find knots from the stitches in your underwear - your stitches usually dissolve within a few weeks but can take up to three months.

Most surgeon’s advices a period of 6-8 weeks of pelvic rest, meaning nothing in the vagina (tampons, douches) and no vaginal penetrative intercourse. Light exercise such as walking is encouraged. Heavy exercise, such as heavy weightlifting, should be avoided for 6 weeks.

Walking will not hurt your surgical repair or interfere with your recovery in any way. You may climb stairs once you feel strong enough to do so.

Most insurance plan covers the cystocele repair surgery. You can talk to our HospiOne Team for more information about the plans.