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Mirror selfie wearing a pelvic floor support garment by Braceability, worn during walks and while standing during week 6 of rectocele repair recovery

Post-Op Recovery Week 6 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery pelvic organ prolapse post-op recovery prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele repair rectocele surgery Jan 25, 2021

It has been 6 full weeks since my rectocele surgery and I feel really good!

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 26, 2021

What Changes at Week 6 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

Direct Answer: Six weeks after rectocele repair su...

Close-up of a red light therapy device glowing red, used as part of at-home recovery support after prolapse surgery

Post-Op Recovery Week 5 - Prolapse Surgery - Rectocele Repair pelvic organ prolapse post-op recovery prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair Jan 17, 2021

As I write this I am at the tail end of week 5 post-op. Tomorrow will be the 6 week mark but technically 6 weeks will end on Monday the 25th.

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 18, 2021

Direct Answer: By week 5 after rectocele repair surg...

Kim smiling in her kitchen, feeling more like herself during week 4 of her rectocele repair recovery

Post-Op Recovery Week 4 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery core confidence program pelvic floor pelvic organ prolapse post-op recovery prolapse rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Jan 06, 2021

Week 4 was definitely easier than week 3. I was less stressed and stopped over-analyzing every little sensation. My good friend and pelvic floor physio Julia reminded me that sensations are good - they are a sign that the body is adapting and healing.

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelv...

Graphic titled "My Post-Op Recovery" for week 3 of rectocele repair and pelvic organ prolapse surgery recovery, with an image of bare feet on a wooden floor

Post-Op Recovery Week 3 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery post-op recovery rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Dec 28, 2020

This week has been the hardest. This week I have been obsessing about every little sensation and wondering if everything is ok?

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 29, 2020

Direct Answer: Week 3 after rectocele repair surgery is often the...

Kim taking a mirror selfie next to a teal graphic reading "My Post-Op Recovery: The First Week #rectocelerepair #pelvicorganprolapse"

Post-Op Recovery The first few days - Prolapse Surgery - Rectocele Repair pelvic floor rehab pelvic surgery post-op recovery prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Dec 15, 2020

A week ago I had prolapse surgery to repair my rectocele. You can ready about my decision to have surgery here .

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 16, 2020

Direct Answer: The first week after rectocele repair surgery typically involves ...

What Changes at Week 6 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

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