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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 6, 2020

Direct Answer: Feeling anxious, tearful, or unsettled in the days before prolapse surgery is a normal emotional response, not a sign that you are making the ...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 1, 2020 · Updated August 2026

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Preparing for a rectocele repair means addressing pelvic floor strength, bowel habits, and recovery logistics weeks before surgery, not just the day before. A...