Angie's Story - Painful Intercourse and Pelvic Pain

I am 40 years old, single, and engaged to be married with no children, who experienced pain during intercourse. I was diagnosed several years ago with a retroverted or tipped uterus and told that it was just something that I had to learn to live with. Because the UPLIFT procedure changed my life, I want other women who may be experiencing the same problems to know that there is hope for them. Here is my story:

I began experiencing constant pelvic pain in my 20's and I kept going to doctors for pain medication and antibiotics. They told me that I had bladder infections and inflammation. Like many others, I was embarrassed to tell my OB/GYN that I was having pain with and after intercourse. Over the years the pain grew worse and I was taking pain medication every other day.

Finally, I decided "enough is enough"! I refused to take any more pain medication and was determined to find a solution to my pain, so I started searching the Internet, where I found www.inletmedical.org. I read all of the information I could and wanted to learn more about the UPLIFT procedure After reading about the UPLIFT procedure and the testimonies of the women who had the procedure done, I found out that I was not alone. There are more women out there experiencing the same pelvic problems. I found a doctor through the web site and emailed him to see if I would be a candidate for the UPLIFT procedure. I received an e-mail from the doctor and I scheduled an appointment for a consultation the same week. The doctor conducted a pelvic exam and determined that indeed I had a retroverted uterus. I felt very comfortable with the doctor and his services and immediately scheduled an outpatient surgery date.

The UPLIFT procedure was done and my insurance covered 100%. General anesthesia was performed and the procedure only lasted approximately 25-30 minutes. I was in recovery for approximately 3-4 hours. Because I had some nausea and vomiting, the doctor kept me overnight for observation. The next morning he explained that the procedure went well and some people experience some nausea and vomiting after surgery. He also explained that I would be sore and it would take approximately 2 weeks to recover and get back to my normal activities I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't feel worse. The doctor discharged me and I went home to recover and stayed out of work for 3 weeks.

About 4 weeks after the surgery I could tell the difference right away. I highly recommend this procedure to any one who maybe experiencing the same problems. I would gladly do it all over again, because this procedure has made my life much better. I thank God for this procedure and the doctors.

Angie was treated at the Lanier OB/GYN Associates by Dr. Wendell Turner M.D. Gainesville, Ga.