Wrote a long post last night only to have the whole thing disappear. Very frustrating!

Yael, just wanted to say am so sorry for you to hear that your prolapse has returned. I completely understand the desire to cry and seem to do so myself on a regular basis! I also have an epi-no, and have been worrying that it might have contributed to the prolapse in the first place. Although I haven't found any information on the internet anywhere to indicate that might be the case, since using it I have heard a few negative snippets. For example, have since heard that the Royal Women's in Melb ran a trial and decide not to recommend using it (but i don't know why - Moderators do you know anything about this)?

Kar, I was wondering if you could tell us anything more about your surgery? I fear that I'm heading in that direction myself as I can't possibly imagine living with this for years on end (and it's already been over 8 months). What is a 'Manchester repair'? What sort of a prognosis have they given you if they expect you to be able to resume some sort of a normal life by christmas? Are you able to have a normal sex life after surgery? (Although I tell you I don't have one now anyway, and think I'd almost be happy to settle for walking myself right now)! Can you wear tampons? Do high impact exercise like running? I hope you don't mind me asking 20 questions, I haven't been able to find any information online from women who have actually undergone surgery. I feel so down about it any additional information would be much appreciated.