Hi Christine I had it just over 5 Years ago even though I had the prolapses for a very long time. I wanted to make sure my baby making days were really over. In hindsight I waited far too long. My surgery went well although I had a problem with catheter came home with it as my bladder after being sewn back up was very lazy and didn't want to work. That was probably the only hitch. Also it can't be proved but I was put on HRT and stayed on it until being diagnosed with cancer. I don't have any history of cancer in my family and taking HRT for so long definitely is a red flag. As soon as I was diagnosed told to go off straightaway. I did ask to go off HRT in those 5 years and my dr said the benefits out way the risks. So do your homework about HRT, if it is an option. I thought my recovery would be a breeze and I really did need the 6 weeks off work. Good luck be kind to yourself and make sure you let people help when they ask. Wendy xxxx