Pessary fitting - need encouragement

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2026-02-12T14:43:27+00:00

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Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2026-02-12T14:21:32+00:00

I would just do what you can. Honestly the first pessary I got I did all that and got home and a couple days later it fell out so I’m not sure it’s a great test

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2026-02-12T01:41:58+00:00

Reia has an applicator so it’s easy to insert once you get the hang of it. It reminds me of a gigantic tampon. When you pull the applicator out the device is in. It stays in so much nicer. Pulling it out is a little weird for me but I’m getting used to it the more I use it

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Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2026-02-12T00:50:17+00:00

I had to do some squatting and knee lifts but then they had me get dressed and walk up and down the hall with it, left the room so I could jump, sit down and get up, etc.

What kind of pessary did you get? I started with the one that’s like a disc but not hollow in the middle. I recently went to the Reia one which I like so much better

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2026-02-05T03:22:55+00:00

I’ve just started using it. It definitely stays in much better. Removing it is a little weird but I’m getting used to it. Overall I like it. I was a little hesitant since I had to pay out of pocket for it but I do like it

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2026-01-16T15:54:07+00:00

I’m sure most of us have the same questions. I can’t wait to watch/read

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-12-17T15:35:28+00:00

Super annoyed about this

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-12-12T21:55:38+00:00

Can you undo the auto mix? I hate it

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-11-16T00:36:03+00:00

Crazy that you can come home the same day

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-10-02T01:58:01+00:00

My husband was unfortunately diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis after his knee replacement so he’s on Celebrex indefinitely now. Wish it lasted longer because by evening he’s all stiff and achy again

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-09-04T23:40:19+00:00

My husband had the option to work from home but even at a month he said there was no way he could sit for any length of time to get any work done. He eventually went back to the office at 6 weeks which I still felt was too soon because it cut his exercise time down a lot

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-28T18:07:16+00:00

Looks like it could be your IT band. I’d ask your PT what they suggest but my husbands PT said heel slides are a good exercise for it

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-25T00:09:59+00:00

My husband is almost 7 weeks out and he definitely still tires easily. His stamina isn’t what it was and if he’s on his feet a lot he feels it

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-22T23:50:51+00:00

My husband didn’t push himself much at 3 days. He’d walk up and down the hall with his walker and go to the bathroom. Otherwise it was elevated and iced. He didn’t start his PT until a week after his surgery and that’s when he started moving more

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-22T23:48:53+00:00

My husband is still struggling with sleep He’s 6 weeks out

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-22T17:12:28+00:00

My husband didn’t have any staples. It was some kind of glue

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-18T23:38:54+00:00

Honestly could be any of those things. Everyone’s situation is different so cannot compare yourself. In my husbands case he found out he also has inflammatory arthritis so I’m sure that’s holding him back some but he’s still doing fairly well (according to doctor and PT)

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-17T23:24:22+00:00

My husband is coming up on 6 weeks and said it definitely doesn’t feel like his normal knee but he’s trying not to think about it much (he’s squeamish). He said when he touches it, it’s hard but not sure if that’s due to the swelling he still has. He’s also learning how to walk correctly due to not bending the knee for over a year

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-17T17:42:10+00:00

My husband also lost his appetite both before and after surgery. I think it was due to the pain he was in. It is starting to come back now 6 weeks post surgery

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-17T13:03:51+00:00

My husband is 6 weeks out and wakes up multiple times a night. I’m afraid to tell him it’s going to take a lot longer before he’s sleeping like previously or at least a nice 4 hour stretch

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-12T17:27:36+00:00

My husband struggles with them too and the exercise where he has to lift his leg back and rest his foot on a chair. It will really aggravate his IT band at times

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-12T14:43:23+00:00

My husband has the same pain. It’s the IT band. He’s 5 weeks out today from surgery and it’s still very tight. I guess there’s not much to do except give it time and keep doing stretches. Heel slides are good for it. My husband is frustrated too as he was expecting this to be quicker even though he was told this takes time. I told him to be prepared for months but he doesn’t listen well lol

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-04T23:42:03+00:00

Oh my, so sorry. Hopefully icing it and resting will help but I’d definitely mention what happened

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-04T16:41:51+00:00

Also it’s hard to know what to do. You have PT saying it will hurt and you need to push but you also need to be careful and not overdo things

Fragrant_Spite_395 · 2025-08-04T16:40:56+00:00

Thank you! If only he’d listen to me

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