Just One More Glitch??

Well, I have an unexpected glitch in my recovery. I have been having bladder problems (won't describe all of what's been happening) and this weekend I finally put two and two together. I went to the doctor on Monday to confirm my suspicions and I was right - I have a bladder prolapse. It is a Stage 4, which is the worst stage, and the only correction is surgery. My doctor in Mayo is out of town until next week so I don't know when this will take place. I should have suspected it sooner since I was told at Mayo that, with my neurogenic bladder (the nerves are destroyed because of the spine problems not being taken care of soon enough) that at some point the bladder would fall. Now we have to stop any strengthening exercises below the waist and the only things I can do for the time being are some short walks and go to the warm water pool at the Wellness Center and move my legs around when I'm hanging in the water and do some stretches. We want to avoid making it worse than it already is. I'm sure it's been part of the lower back pain that doesn't seem to get better. The surgery will also delay us some on getting down off the meds - at least for a while. But I'll know more what to expect next week when I talk to Dr. Hussmann. It seems like I keep getting hit with unexpected obstacles but eventually I know it'll all get better. Keep praying. JAN