These symptoms usually resolve within 12-24 hours with bedrest. Some patients develop post-surgical nausea from anesthesia. The incision and stitches may be tender for a few days. Most of these minor discomforts subside quickly. While each patient is different, most will recover within a few hours or a day after the procedure.
Improvement is continuous.
Surgical therapy is indicated after conservative therapies have been proven ineffective, or if the condition is interfering with daily activities. The procedure takes one to two hours based on the patient's anatomy, and has an eighty per cent success rate. Medication to help constrict the muscles in the bladder may also be prescribed. In keeping with a total approach to pelvic floor defects, including pelvic prolapse, Dr. Lyons has also developed procedures for posterior pelvic floor relaxation. By performing these procedures via laparoscope, the patient experiences a significant decrease in post-operative pain.