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By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published June 17, 2021

Tailbone pain (coccyx) can be very frustrating to experience. This dull and achy pain happens around the bony area at the bottom of the spine. If you have been sitting for long periods or possibly h...

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By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published June 7, 2021

A common complaint from my clients - especially those who have had children and who sit all day is - what can I do to relieve my tailbone pain?

Tailbone pain can happen for many reasons and is often...

Pregnant woman doing a seated inner thigh stretch on an exercise ball during a prenatal fitness workout

Importance of Having a Fit Pregnancy birth prep labor exercises pregnancy exercises pregnancy fitness prenatal education prenatal fitness prepare to push May 23, 2021

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published May 23, 2021

In my experience working with expectant mothers, pregnant women are looking for information and want to find out how they can stay in healthy shape during their pregnancy. They want to know what kind...

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Post-Op Recovery Week 7 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery Check In With My Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist pelvic organ prolapse prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Feb 01, 2021

MY LIFT WAS BETTER!!

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published February 1, 2021

What Happens at Week 7 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

Direct Answer: By week 7 after rectocele repair surgery, many women notice real improvement in their Kege...

Mirror selfie wearing a pelvic floor support garment by Braceability, worn during walks and while standing during week 6 of rectocele repair recovery

Post-Op Recovery Week 6 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery pelvic organ prolapse post-op recovery prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele repair rectocele surgery Jan 25, 2021

It has been 6 full weeks since my rectocele surgery and I feel really good!

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 26, 2021

What Changes at Week 6 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

Direct Answer: Six weeks after rectocele repair su...

Close-up of a red light therapy device glowing red, used as part of at-home recovery support after prolapse surgery

Post-Op Recovery Week 5 - Prolapse Surgery - Rectocele Repair pelvic organ prolapse post-op recovery prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair Jan 17, 2021

As I write this I am at the tail end of week 5 post-op. Tomorrow will be the 6 week mark but technically 6 weeks will end on Monday the 25th.

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 18, 2021

Direct Answer: By week 5 after rectocele repair surg...

Kim smiling in her kitchen, feeling more like herself during week 4 of her rectocele repair recovery

Post-Op Recovery Week 4 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery core confidence program pelvic floor pelvic organ prolapse post-op recovery prolapse rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Jan 06, 2021

Week 4 was definitely easier than week 3. I was less stressed and stopped over-analyzing every little sensation. My good friend and pelvic floor physio Julia reminded me that sensations are good - they are a sign that the body is adapting and healing.

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelv...

Graphic titled "My Post-Op Recovery" for week 3 of rectocele repair and pelvic organ prolapse surgery recovery, with an image of bare feet on a wooden floor

Post-Op Recovery Week 3 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery post-op recovery rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Dec 28, 2020

This week has been the hardest. This week I have been obsessing about every little sensation and wondering if everything is ok?

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 29, 2020

Direct Answer: Week 3 after rectocele repair surgery is often the...

Graphic titled "My Post-Op Recovery" for week 2 of rectocele repair and pelvic organ prolapse recovery, featuring a photo of Kim walking outdoors on a snowy day

Post-Op Recovery Week 2 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery core confidence rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Dec 28, 2020

All in all recovery from prolapse surgery has been easier than I had anticipated. Sensations vary from day to day which means my emotions and anxiety does too! Here is a recap of my second-week post-op.

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December ...

Kim taking a mirror selfie next to a teal graphic reading "My Post-Op Recovery: The First Week #rectocelerepair #pelvicorganprolapse"

Post-Op Recovery The first few days - Prolapse Surgery - Rectocele Repair pelvic floor rehab pelvic surgery post-op recovery prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Dec 15, 2020

A week ago I had prolapse surgery to repair my rectocele. You can ready about my decision to have surgery here .

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 16, 2020

Direct Answer: The first week after rectocele repair surgery typically involves ...

What Happens at Week 7 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

What Changes at Week 6 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

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