Sacrospinous Fixation

​What Happens After Surgery?

1. After operation, you may experience:
   • Tiredness - you should rest and gradually increase your activity until you feel fit to return to your normal activities.
   • Some discomfort in the lower part of the abdomen - this is to be expected and painkillers should help to relieve the discomfort.
   • Vaginal bleeding - mild to moderate amount of reddish watery discharge up to 3 weeks after the operation is quite normal. You may want to wear a protective sanitary pad (not a tampon) during this period.
2. You should refrain from:
   • Strenuous exercise - until you are feeling fully fit. You may return to normal activity after 4 weeks.
   • Using tampons, douching or sexual intercourse over the next 4 weeks
3. You should return immediately to the Urogynaecology Centre (during office hours) or come to the O&G 24-hour Clinic if there is:
   • Heavy bright red vaginal bleeding
   • Foul smelling vaginal discharge
   • Severe abdominal distension and/or pain not relieved by painkillers
   • High fever
   • Pain on passing urine
   • Difficulty passing urine

When Do I Return For Follow-up

After the surgery, you will be seen at 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, 12 months and yearly thereafter. It is important to keep your follow-up appointments to ensure the best possible results.