Pre-op decompression surgery

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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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April wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 5:55 am Hi Carnation,

I have a vague memory of going of doing a minor bowel prep the night before the surgery. But it was no big deal at all. I might have just had to take a laxative.

April
I am having surgery tomorrow and it has not been suggested so far.
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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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eraser wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2026 10:01 pm
April wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 5:55 am Hi Carnation,

I have a vague memory of going of doing a minor bowel prep the night before the surgery. But it was no big deal at all. I might have just had to take a laxative.

April
I am having surgery tomorrow and it has been suggested so far.
eraser wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2026 10:01 pm
April wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 5:55 am Hi Carnation,

I have a vague memory of going of doing a minor bowel prep the night before the surgery. But it was no big deal at all. I might have just had to take a laxative.

April
I am having surgery tomorrow and it has been suggested so far.
Hello eraser,
It’s been a long painful road Good Luck !!!
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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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Good luck!
PGAD began 2010. Left vulva deep pain&arousal. Lower left ab pain/tugging.
2020 PFPT failed.
2023: Prolapse surgery, More PT.
2024: Trigger point injections helped to some extent.
2025: Dry needling helps! Inconclusive nerve blocks. Potter MRI shows pelvic varices but no nerve entrapments.
2026: Trying Venixxa supplement for vein health and it seems to be helping my PGAD! Also doing a trial of Zepbound (tirzepatide) to see if it helps my PGAD.
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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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Hey Eraser,

I'm thinking about you and saying some prayers for you today. Hope everything goes well and you get a great life back soon!

Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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Carnation wrote: Wed Jun 24, 2026 1:31 am
eraser wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2026 10:01 pm
April wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 5:55 am Hi Carnation,

I have a vague memory of going of doing a minor bowel prep the night before the surgery. But it was no big deal at all. I might have just had to take a laxative.

April
I am having surgery tomorrow and it has been suggested so far.
eraser wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2026 10:01 pm
April wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 5:55 am Hi Carnation,

I have a vague memory of going of doing a minor bowel prep the night before the surgery. But it was no big deal at all. I might have just had to take a laxative.

April
I am having surgery tomorrow and it has been suggested so far.
Hello eraser,
It’s been a long painful road Good Luck !!!
Thank you, very true :)
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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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Violet M wrote: Wed Jun 24, 2026 7:05 pm Hey Eraser,

I'm thinking about you and saying some prayers for you today. Hope everything goes well and you get a great life back soon!

Violet
Many thanks, Dr Bollens and team were very professional. He confirmed compression in Alcocks canal as I suspected. I feel as though I am already showing signs of improvement straight after surgery, so fingers crossed it doesn’t re-entrap. Pain levels already starting to fluctuate faster than expected. What a journey to get here.
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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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eraser wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2026 3:06 pm
Violet M wrote: Wed Jun 24, 2026 7:05 pm Hey Eraser,

I'm thinking about you and saying some prayers for you today. Hope everything goes well and you get a great life back soon!

Violet
Many thanks, Dr Bollens and team were very professional. He confirmed compression in Alcocks canal as I suspected. I feel as though I am already showing signs of improvement straight after surgery, so fingers crossed it doesn’t re-entrap. Pain levels already starting to fluctuate faster than expected. What a journey to get here.
Hey Eraser 👋 Great fantastic news take care of yourself and take it easy while you recover
eraser
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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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Carnation wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2026 5:41 pm
eraser wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2026 3:06 pm
Violet M wrote: Wed Jun 24, 2026 7:05 pm Hey Eraser,

I'm thinking about you and saying some prayers for you today. Hope everything goes well and you get a great life back soon!

Violet
Many thanks, Dr Bollens and team were very professional. He confirmed compression in Alcocks canal as I suspected. I feel as though I am already showing signs of improvement straight after surgery, so fingers crossed it doesn’t re-entrap. Pain levels already starting to fluctuate faster than expected. What a journey to get here.
Hey Eraser 👋 Great fantastic news take care of yourself and take it easy while you recover
Thank you, once I have made it back home it will be easier to rest.
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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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Glad to hear the procedure went well. Please take it easy and remember it can take time to heal. Hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones who heals quickly!
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
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Re: Pre-op decompression surgery

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Violet M wrote: Fri Jun 26, 2026 6:09 am Glad to hear the procedure went well. Please take it easy and remember it can take time to heal. Hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones who heals quickly!
Many thanks for your kind words and thoughts.
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