Does anyone use a sponge pessary for a prolapse?

[vipersnest1]

And if so, how have you found it?
I'm waiting for surgery for a rectocele (recurred) and it's becoming more painful. I haven't been offered a pessary over the two years I've been going round in circles with the NHS) - I'm finally approved for surgery now.
I'm too wary to buy one of the usual types of pessary, but have read about the sponge ones, so am looking for advice if anyone has experience.
TIA for reading and, hopefully, replying.

Another quick bump before I leave it...

Hi OP. I haven't, I've used a ring for mine on days when I'll be standing a lot, it means I get less back ache and less of a dragging sensation.

I guess if you need surgery though the ring wouldn't help, I do find that my rectocele sort of squidges around it.

Good luck.

Thanks for the reply, @Moredarkchocolateplease. I'm interested because I feel it needs support (I had to drive over very bumpy roads about a month ago and the prolapse was bouncing around, and also made me feel I was going to wet myself despite having emptied my bladder before I set off), and I've never been offered a pessary.
It's horribly achy and gives me a pain deep in my pelvis at some point each day and I'm on my feet a lot at work.
I can totally get what you mean about a ring not being appropriate for a rectocele, as I guess I'm looking at what's called a space-filling pessary?
Now I've finally been told that my surgery is supported by the MDT (yes, it went that far!) I think I'm going to be in for a long wait and need to do something in the meantime to make life more bearable, especially on days where I'm not only on my feet but moving around a lot.

Do you mind me asking how old you all are? I’m 51 and have a rectocele. It’s definitely got worse recently and kind of feels hot and uncomfortable. I was referred pre-Covid but consultant said they wouldn’t operate on someone my age because of the risk of recurrence and needing another surgery. He also went on about my weight a lot and risks of surgery (I am 16 stone). I’m wondering if I should be referred back (especially if it might take ages) or just put up with it?

Thank you and hope I’m not hijacking your thread.

@Summerbay23, I'm closer to 60 and this is a recurrence of a rectocele for me.
I think it comes down to how much it's impacting your life. Mine is, to the point it's damaged my self esteem and social life.
There's no harm in asking to be referred again if you want that.

Thanks @vipersnest1 it’s not always much fun being a woman. Wishing you all the best for your journey, hope you don’t have to wait too long for surgery.