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[quote=Anonymous]OP and NP, I have a rectocele, minor cystocele and other issues following a forceps delivery over 2 years ago.  My rectocele is rated "moderate" whatever that exactly means.  I have difficulty having a bm because of it, and am seriously considering surgical repairs.  I think it may be exacerbated by the damage to the vaginal opening and pelvic floor from delivery.  I only recently received a referral to a colorectal surgeon, and I would recommend seeing one if you have problems similar to mine.  I feel like I am only beginning to understand what may lie ahead of me in terms of having anything repaired.  Like the PPs who said that things change after you wean, that couldn't be more true.  I saw some improvement, but not enough to make me feel normal.  Everyone is different and you may be fine in time, or at least feel like you can live with what your situation is.  I can't speak (yet) for the impacts of the surgery, but I can tell you that I am also very active and it will benefit you tremendously to resume your fitness routine...in due time, and at a pace appropriate for your recovery.  In the meantime, seek out a good PT who can help you work on both your pelvic floor and retraining your abs.  Pilates is great, but you may want to wait until you have done some work to retrain your tansverse abs, or find an instructor who is skilled with postpartum women.

I, too, would love to hear from anyone who has had surgical repairs.  It sounds like there are at least a few of us in this boat and I don't know of anyone, personally, who has been through this.[/quote]

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