Could you add support?

[Shakey15000]

Hello

I'm a long time MN-er (10 years, crikey where did that go?). I've been unfortunate enough to suffer multiple prolapses following a traumatic birth. Have had a couple of surgeries over the years, the last one being a couple of weeks ago.

I found the, very helpful, and long running prolapse/birth injuries threads on MN a few years ago and they are really helpful and supportive. A kind poster directed me to a FB group run by APOPS (Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support) where there is equally, a whole host of worldwide support. The group is run by a fellow sufferer called Sherrie Palm. She works tirelessly to raise support, speak to clinicians/doctors/gynaecologists/urogynaecologists all over the world discussing many issues surrounding POP including topics such as diagnosis, various treatments, physical therapy to name a few.

For me personally, I had never even heard of the possibility of prolapses pre giving birth, much less how to take steps to try and avoid it etc. And without my heightened awareness since, I would have been unaware of treatment options, what questions to ask, about potential risks etc especially given the current issues surrounding mesh use.

Anyhow, to the point (and thanks for reading thus far). I have started a thread in Site Stuff www.mumsnet.com/Talk/site_stuff/3059452-MN-Can-we-please-support-highlight-this

to ask if MN would consider helping to raise awareness by inviting Sherrie for a webchat. I'd be grateful, if you think it's a good idea, if you could post support on the thread.

Thanks in advance

[Shakey15000]

Little evening bump and thanks to anyone who has posted support

[Shakey15000]

Another bump for anyone who may have missed

Thanks again to those who have posted support. 39 posts on the thread now

[Shakey15000]

And another bump, because why not? No-one seems to mind

I'll be back tomorrow as well so there's that to look forward to

And, as ever, thanks to those who may have seen my little ol' lonely thread here and popped across to add support.

[Shakey15000]

Late bump today for those on t'other side of the World

[Shakey15000]

Tea time bump while jacket spuds are jackety spudding.

Thank you

[Shakey15000]

Sorry for the late Sunday bump

Thanks to those who may have posted, much appreciated! The support is increasing.

Quite enjoying myself here

[Shakey15000]

A marvellous Monday Bump.

Thank you for indulging me thus far

[SpaghettiAndMeatballs]

Shakey - your charming persistence has pushed me over to the other thread (that and I didn't even see this until your most recent bump)

Keep up the good work :D

[Shakey15000]

@SpaghettiAndMeatballs why thank you And a huge thank you for adding support

And I’m not replying just to bump it again... —though it certainly won’t hurt—

[Shakey15000]

A Tenacious Tuesday bump

Heartfelt thanks, as always.

[Shakey15000]

Apologies for the gap in bumping Normal service has resumed, nothing to see here except the link to the thread

[Shakey15000]

University Challenge time bump

I’m lucky if I answer five in an episode. And they’re mostly educated guesses. Not enough questions on musicals imo.

[Shakey15000]

Wow. I was going to post a “normal” bump but I’ve just watched the first 4 episodes of The Handmaids Tale. Sobering indeed. And bloody frightening.

[Shakey15000]

Bath time bump. Which I shouldn’t exactly be having as only 4weeks post surgery but I’m chucking salts in

Thanks to anyone who has added support lately

[Terrylene]

Thanks - not seen this thread before. No idea how . Keep posting/bumping

[Shakey15000]

@Terrylene Thanks very much

Normal bumping to resume tomorrow. Perhaps with an Apprentice theme

OR mentioning the fact my LM came to visit me at home today. It's no problem but kind of feels odd. like totally having "work" invade my private space and she didn't bring any chocolates

[Shakey15000]

Gah, normal bumping didn't resume due to real life getting in the way.

Apologies and many thanks to those who have read the post in Site Stuff (in OP) and added support.

The more the merrier

[Shakey15000]

Back on the bumping trail

Here's the link again www.mumsnet.com/Talk/site_stuff/3059452-MN-Can-we-please-support-highlight-this

Thanks again

[Shakey15000]

I might go for the record with these bumps

link below

[Shakey15000]

Tea time bump no harm done

[BonjourMinou]

After all those bumps I've only
Just seen this thread!
So I've added my support and bumping the thread for you now.

[Beingrippedoff]

I hadn't seen this before till now so thanks for that -I'll have a look

[BeyondNoone]

Joining in the bumping. Carefully, so my innards stay put.

[Shakey15000]

Thanks! Three in one hit, fabulous

I feel better about my bumping now

[Shakey15000]

Fearless Friday bump. I’ve been buoyed by the posts on the thread in Site Stuff. Hopefully a web chat will arise. Sorely needed (sore being the operative word!)

Thanks so much for the support