anyone had a modified fenton ?

[melsy]

Ive been told today after my gynae assesmant that Ive got to have one to sort out my fanjo/ min min ! Im bricking it. Ive been through two births , one being almost natural using hypnobrthing , but this floored me today . I dont know how I managed to stay composed when she said ok we need dates for you to come in and be put under general.

I wont go on about what has happened to me the last 3yrs since the birth of dd1 , because to be honest I think many here are sick of hearing it and theres umpoteen threads of my dramas since childbirth. I thought Id mended myself emotionally mentally etc, but may be not. I feel sick , nervous and very sorry for myself.

My dh is being an arse with no warmth or caring whatsoever. Hes more focused on me tapping away on here and the noise Im making than any sense of care for my feelings and worries.

ahh may be I shud have been more explicit in the title!

Hugs to you hun.
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bump , cos Im feeling sick of the thought of it

Er...what is it exactly?
Sounds like a euphmesism for something unspeakable.

Its a procedure to correct the mess Im in down below, left from 2nd degree tear and not the best stitch up by the midwife having done an all nighter on me delivering dd2. Lets say Ive got an extra bit I shudnt have , think of the web between your thumb and forefinger. OUCH.

basically it has to be removed.

ooops the extra bits not all of it gawdforbid!!!

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Oh no!
Sounds awful!
There was a poor woman posting here who had been left incontinent by botched surgery but she had lots of reassuring posts from others who had come out of similar wel.Try archives??

Weren't you my partner in trachaeitis last year? I hope you get some reassurance and advice, and it isn't as bad as it sounds to get sorted. Congratulations on the baby!

OOH yer stleger !! what a bloody mess I was then. Thank you, dd2 is my 2nd little girly companion!

I think its the thught of being put to sleep , not knowing whats being done to me. Thats what IM not keen on , but the only other option is a spinal, were recovery is slower.

Melsy, I had a fentons procedure about 8 years ago (before I had my baby). Its not that bad. Honestly! I had mine done under local anaesthetic which meant lots of jabs directly into the area (ouch) and I was awake throughout. It was pretty sore afterwards, but not half as sore as post-birth.

I know the thought of a general anaesthetic is terrifying. I am a recovery nurse working with patients immediately post anaesthetic and when I had to have a general (for something else) I was petified. I know its not much help but its not that bad. You could ask for a pre-med. They're not routinely given now but are definitely a help. Just makes you feel as though you've had a few G&Ts. Speak to your consultant about your fears and see if you can come to an agreement. The anaesthetist will come to see you pre op and you will also be able to discuss your fears then. They really will do their best to make you more at ease.

Hope this helps. Any questions, feel free to ask. Got to go; screaming 5 month old to deal with....

Good luck

thank you bristols , I had a nasty experience as a young teen, in pre op and post recovery and that keeps flashing in front of me. I wasnt properly down and kept on seeing the door to the theatre room open to see the black operating table. Thing is Ive had quite bad PTSD after dd1's birth , managed to sort it for dd2's birth 6mths ago, but this is plaguing me now .

Yeah a little girl and a modified fenton - better than the pathetic cough last March! I hope it goes well for you, and sorts 'the area out'. Can you get gel on first like dental injections I wonder?

I had one too Melsy - it's really not that bad. Agree general's aren't pleasant but this is quick and you're in and out the same day. It really does sort out the mess - mine was due to over-zealous healing and it was so much better afterwards. Good luck

aww good thanks wishing chair , made me feel a bit better this morning. I think I may leave some questions for the consultant to answer, but in the meantime :

What is recovery like, how long to feel more comfortable?
Is the discomfort quite a shock after ? (as your not having it on the back labour pains etc)
Do they suggest having soothing baths or none at all due to infection again ?
Did u get voltorol or any other after pain relief to use ?
I woke up in recovery after a general in some what of a state , maoning and tossing and turning and then vomited several times? This was over 20yrs ago , I assume the anastethic is different now?

Melsy - anaesthetics have definitely come a long way in the past twenty years. They make you feel a lot less sick now and they give anti-sickness drugs routinely with the anaesthetic. You can have more in recovery if you need them. Again, mention to your anaesthetist so they can dose you up!

You can have as many baths as you like. I probably wouldn't use any bubbles etc just in case they sting a bit. You will definitely be given painkillers to take home with you. A choice of paracetamol, voltarol, ibuprofen, codeine or a mix of somethem. Remember to take them regularly rather than waiting to feel sore.

I don't think the pain comes as a shock as such because you know you're having the surgery. It really isn't as bad as post baby 'down there' pain.

Write down the questions for your consultant so you get them all answered. And don't be afraid to write down his answers. Good luck