Why do you run?

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Jan 8, 2014 17:43:35 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

Jan 8, 2014 14:06:13 GMT -5 @lonewolf said:

Yes, seriously. My dr. said do not run or lift heavy objects.

I think he meant while healing, not ever.

No.  Running and lifting will make the prolapse worse, regardless. This is one of the biggest reasons I never wanted a hysteroctomy. Those parts are needed to hold the bladder in place. No jumping, no heavy lifting and no running for ever again, unless I have surgery.

[grits]

Well, if you must know, it is because I have to potty.

[Artemis Windsong]

There is always fast walking.  I actually walk faster than I run.

I know two people who had their bladders rehung.  Both turned out okay and were glad they did it.  One woman even wrote her Dr. a thank you note for giving her her life back.

I hope things get better for you in that area.

[NancysSummerSip]

Jan 8, 2014 19:13:53 GMT -5 @lonewolf said:

Jan 8, 2014 17:43:35 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

I think he meant while healing, not ever.

No.  Running and lifting will make the prolapse worse, regardless. This is one of the biggest reasons I never wanted a hysteroctomy. Those parts are needed to hold the bladder in place. No jumping, no heavy lifting and no running for ever again, unless I have surgery.

I think you are confusing two different situations. If you already have a prolapse, then yes, I would not be running or lifting anything heavy, either. If you've had the hysterectomy, and the surgery went well, and you have things checked out annually (which I do, during a regular pelvic exam), then you're fine. There are signs to look for when the possibility of a prolapse exists, and so far, I'm 14 years past my hysterectomy, and all is good.

And while having the original parts is good, it's no good if they cause you pain due to pressure on other organs, severe bleeding or they become riddled with tumors to the point where there is nothing left to save. As was the case with me.

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Jan 9, 2014 10:41:46 GMT -5 NancysSummerSip said:

Jan 8, 2014 19:13:53 GMT -5 @lonewolf said:

No.  Running and lifting will make the prolapse worse, regardless. This is one of the biggest reasons I never wanted a hysterectomy. Those parts are needed to hold the bladder in place. No jumping, no heavy lifting and no running for ever again, unless I have surgery.

I think you are confusing two different situations. If you already have a prolapse, then yes, I would not be running or lifting anything heavy, either. If you've had the hysterectomy, and the surgery went well, and you have things checked out annually (which I do, during a regular pelvic exam), then you're fine. There are signs to look for when the possibility of a prolapse exists, and so far, I'm 14 years past my hysterectomy, and all is good.

And while having the original parts is good, it's no good if they cause you pain due to pressure on other organs, severe bleeding or they become riddled with tumors to the point where there is nothing left to save. As was the case with me.

My prolapse, and it's not causing any major problems, didn't happen until about 25 years after my hysterectomy, when age started causing my body to become weak. I would run, lift and jump on the trampoline and wonder if those activities didn't accelerate the problem. I get how none of us would have hysterectomies if we didn't have to, just saying it might not be so good to be running if you've had one.

[NancysSummerSip]

Jan 9, 2014 10:50:13 GMT -5 @lonewolf said:

Jan 9, 2014 10:41:46 GMT -5 NancysSummerSip said:

I think you are confusing two different situations. If you already have a prolapse, then yes, I would not be running or lifting anything heavy, either. If you've had the hysterectomy, and the surgery went well, and you have things checked out annually (which I do, during a regular pelvic exam), then you're fine. There are signs to look for when the possibility of a prolapse exists, and so far, I'm 14 years past my hysterectomy, and all is good.

And while having the original parts is good, it's no good if they cause you pain due to pressure on other organs, severe bleeding or they become riddled with tumors to the point where there is nothing left to save. As was the case with me.

My prolapse, and it's not causing any major problems, didn't happen until about 25 years after my hysterectomy, when age started causing my body to become weak. I would run, lift and jump on the trampoline and wonder if those activities didn't accelerate the problem. I get how none of us would have hysterectomies if we didn't have to, just saying it might not be so good to be running if you've had one.

OK, I can see where the trampoline could be an issue. Are we talking a regular-size or a mini?

And age alone does not make your body weak, though it does contribute. Exercise combats the weakness. Admittedly, some exercise is harder on some body parts (all of those baby boomers with crappy knees and elbows, thanks to weekend warrior stuff, for example  ).

I am curious, since my doctor mentioned this: does the prolapse issue run in your family?

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Jan 9, 2014 11:20:52 GMT -5 NancysSummerSip said:

Jan 9, 2014 10:50:13 GMT -5 @lonewolf said:

My prolapse, and it's not causing any major problems, didn't happen until about 25 years after my hysterectomy, when age started causing my body to become weak. I would run, lift and jump on the trampoline and wonder if those activities didn't accelerate the problem. I get how none of us would have hysterectomies if we didn't have to, just saying it might not be so good to be running if you've had one.

OK, I can see where the trampoline could be an issue. Are we talking a regular-size or a mini?

And age alone does not make your body weak, though it does contribute. Exercise combats the weakness. Admittedly, some exercise is harder on some body parts (all of those baby boomers with crappy knees and elbows, thanks to weekend warrior stuff, for example  ).

I am curious, since my doctor mentioned this: does the prolapse issue run in your family?

The way I understood it is that as we age our inner muscles become weaker and tissue thinner. Not much we can do about it. Here's a link that explains some of the different kinds of prolapses.
www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/umpelvicpro.htm
Like I said, mine is causing no problems, but many women are experiencing symptoms like leakage. 
I have 2 sisters, both had surgery, two of us have prolapse problems.
Kegels do help somewhat.
For me, running was as jarring as using my mini trampoline. I could feel the prolapse getting worse. Totally bummed me out, because I believe that jumping is so good for cleaning out the lymph system.

[NancysSummerSip]

OK, could also be a hereditary component there; too coincidental to be anything else. But you all have children, right? I know that having kids has something to do with additional risk of prolapse (I never had kids, which may also help explain why I don't have issues). Never did any extended heavy lifting, and no chronic cough issues (never smoked or anything like that).

[ilovedolphins]

I so want to get back to running but I don't know if it will make my plantar facititis worse. It is getting better so that it doesn't hurt as bad as it did in the beginning. I didn't think I would ever be able to walk pain free but it is doing better.

[steph08]

Jan 10, 2014 20:09:57 GMT -5 ilovedolphins said:

I so want to get back to running but I don't know if it will make my plantar facititis worse. It is getting better so that it doesn't hurt as bad as it did in the beginning. I didn't think I would ever be able to walk pain free but it is doing better.

Running will definitely make your PF worse. You need to make sure to wear the correct shoes while running (go to a running store and get fitted properly). When my PF flares up, I also wear an arch support band. It makes a world of difference.

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Jan 10, 2014 20:09:57 GMT -5 ilovedolphins said:

I so want to get back to running but I don't know if it will make my plantar facititis worse. It is getting better so that it doesn't hurt as bad as it did in the beginning. I didn't think I would ever be able to walk pain free but it is doing better.

Two months ago I was at my foot doctor with a problem similar to PF. Not sure it is the same condition. I was developing a calcium build up at the back of my heel due to the strain I was putting on the ligament. Dr. gave me an exercise to do that cured the problem. If the conditions are the same, I'd be glad to share the exercise.